Pooja International Nepal, the official Volkswagen
distributor in the mountain nation, is showcasing the VW Polo GT TSI ‘R’
edition at the NADA Auto Show 2017.
The main highlight of the VW Polo GT TSI ‘R’ is its
VW Polo R WRC-inspired livery. Painted in white, the Polo GT TSI ‘R’ has black
ORVMs and rear spoiler to go with its sporty theme. The alloy wheels look
similar to those of the Indian-spec VW Polo GT Sport’s. The interior has no
special treatments. There’s no word on whether the Polo GT TSI ‘R’ edition’s
market launch.
The VW Polo GT TSI is 3,970 mm long, 1,682 mm wide
and 1,453 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 2,456 mm and offers a minimum ground
clearance of 168 mm. The 1.2-litre TSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine
producing 105 PS at 5,000 rpm and 175 Nm of torque from 1,500-4,100 rpm powers
the performance variant. A 7-speed DSG automatic transmission is standard.
Headlamps with a black finish, GT-specific chrome
front grille and 15-inch ‘Estrada’ alloy wheels are the VW Polo GT TSI’s key
exterior features. On the inside, the car has leather-wrapped steering wheel,
gearshift knob and handbrake lever, aluminium pedal cluster, Climatronic
automatic climate control and double-DIN RCD 320 audio system with four
speakers. On the safety front, the Polo GT TSI is equipped with rear parking
sensors, dual-front airbags, ABS and ESP.
