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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2.0 TSI GTI Edition 25 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	GTI Edition 25
Price	£32,840
Engine Power - BHP	207
Acceleration	6.5
Top Speed	150 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	153
Length	4074 mm
Width	1751 mm
Height	1431 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	305 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1297 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Bluetooth mobile phone interface
Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
Dynamic road sign display
Eco mode
Emergency call service
Mobile phone preparation with inductive charging function
Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
Power assisted speed sensitive steering
Rear view camera
Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge
Travel Assist - Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
Travel assist including emergency assist
Trip computer
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
Washer fluid level indicator
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive chassis control including driving profile selection
Front wheel drive
Heavy duty rear axle
Rear shock absorpion sports version
Sports select suspension lowered by 15mm
Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Diversity antenna for FM reception
Front and rear 6 speakers
Radio
We Connect and We Connect Plus functionality

Exterior Features

Advanced high-beam control dynamic light assist for LED matrix headlamps
Ambient lighting - Exterior illuminated styling elements in the front grille
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Dynamic headlight range control
Electric front windows
Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
Heat insulating glass windscreen
LED rear combination lamp with dynamic indicators
LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function
Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
Rain sensor
Rear electric windows
Rear fog light
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Sport bumpers with air intakes with honeycomb structure
Third brake light
Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console
2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W
3 rear head restraints
60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
Ambient lighting and surround lighting
Black roof lining
Brushed stainless steel pedals
Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
Door and side trim panel
Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Front and rear carpet mats with GTI logo
Front centre armrest
Front footwell illumination
Front seat backrest storage pockets
Front sport seats
GTI sports gearshift knob in aluminium leather
Handbrake lever handle in leather
Headliner in recycled material
Heated front seats
Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
Leather upholstery with stitched GTI logo
LED interior light with switch off delay and dimmer, 2 reading lights front and rear
Luggage compartment cover, removable
Luggage compartment lighting
Lumbar adjustment for front seats
Red trimmed mirror adjustment switch, electric window button surround and front vents on driver and passenger side
Removable luggage compartment floor
Single front passenger seat
Standard climatic zones
Standard pedal cluster
Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction sports steering wheel with shifting paddles and "25" logo

Packs

Black roof pack - Polo
GTI Edition 25 Styling pack - Polo
IQ LED matrix headlights pack - Polo

Passive Safety

3 Point seat belts in front with pretensioners
3 Point seatbelt for centre rear seat
3-point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label
ABS
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
Front and rear disc brakes with red brake calipers
Front assist with autonomous emergency braking (for Adaptive Cruise Control ACC up to 130 mph)
Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
Hill start assist
Manual child lock in rear doors
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Volkswagen roadside assistance

Security

Alarm with interior protection
Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Electronic engine immobiliser
Keyless locking and starting system keyless access with safelock

Wheels

18" Adelaide black diamond turned alloy wheels
Low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	151

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	43.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	30.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	41.5

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	25E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	94
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	70
NCAP Safety Assist %	70
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18600
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.5
Engine Power - BHP	207
Engine Power - RPM	4600
Engine Torque - NM	320
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	150 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ADELAIDE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1431 mm
Length	4074 mm
Wheelbase	2549 mm
Width	1751 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1800 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1380 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	305 l
Max. Loading Weight	503 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	680
Minimum Kerbweight	1297 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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