Volkswagen Polo Blue GT 2012: Engines and performance

Volkswagen Polo Blue GT 2012: Engines and performance. The German manufacturer Volkswagen has created an edition of the Polo that is able to unite what apparently seems contradictory, sportsmanship with the efficiency of their engines. It has therefore resorted to draw from the Polo Blue Motion Polo GTi and achieve both aspects and benefits of any GTi, but without assuming high fuel consumption, and conserving the environment. The new Volkswagen Polo Blue GT is a small compact but with the qualities of any large vehicle segment of the sport. This version will be available throughout Europe.

Undoubtedly, this new work of the Volkswagen Group acquired a unique look at both when speaking of its exterior, and the talk inside. On the outside of the vehicle are attractive elements as good exclusive alloy wheels 17 "and the GT emblems on both the front and back of the body. It also has great special sports supplements for this edition, and double chrome tailpipes included diffuser, rear spoiler and fog lights with a single contour for this edition. We also found that the distance between the set and the soil has been reduced 15 mm from the conventional version, thanks to the installation of a new sports suspension system.

Moreover, we also found inside the dose of sportiness and exclusivity that is promised, with a multifunction display with tire pressure gauges, all instruments of the series GTi, cruise control, sports seats and full details and chrome finishes. Elements such as electro hydraulic steering or remote central locking also noted for its great features.

Within the topic of safety, the new Polo Blue GT with all that is necessary today in a vehicle with such features. So we find in him, the ABS and ESP electric differential lock, automatic activation of hazard warning lights, automatic daytime running lights and Isofix attachment points for the seats, among other things.

Engines and performance
the new version of Polo Blue GT comes with the engine range comprising TSi petrol. This time there are three options available for engines 1.0, 1.2 and 1.4.

In the first case, the three-cylinder 1.0 of its maximum power ranging from 60 hp to 75 hp MPi technology, is exactly the same engine that equips the new Volkswagen Up!, The urbanite that is causing such a furor in the territories Europeans.

For what makes engines 1.2 and 1.4, both are four cylinders and are designed especially for this occasion. They have a gasoline direct injection TSI. The 1.2 produces a maximum power of 85 hp and 105 hp and the 1.4 in the case found its power in 122 hp and 140 hp.

All petrol engines are combined and despite what we think, are very efficient, including version 1.4. With maximum power (140 hp) and with the DSG transmission system, the maximum combined fuel consumption does not exceed the 4.5 l/100km. By combining the Blue Motion Polo and Polo GTi, the result is the new Polo Blue GT.

Volkswagen's new compact looks like a good option if you want to enjoy sporty driving, respecting the environment and our pocket without much suffer the consequences. That is why the new Polo Blue GT is aimed mostly at younger drivers, with security systems specially designed for this audience, who usually more forgetful as they are not accustomed to driving.