Volkswagen Polo GT TSI - Still Relevant? | Review | PowerDrift

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hello #PDArmy, do you like the new Polo GT TSI? Let us know below, and hit that Like button if you want us to make a comparo with the Hyundai i20 N Line.

[@arunshaji1995]

Very bad 👎 so sad pdarmy

[@starkingx]

No no no. The N line is nothing but cosmetics for the most part. Not the actual N.

[@rajdeepchelsea]

Polo was/ is my favourite hatch but did not have that much money to go for it. Polo has awesome built quality, superb handling and an engine which nobody matched couple of years ago. Nonetheless this design aged well.

[@badmash7137]

Yes

[@stophatred3030]

Definitely... 👍👍

[@AkhilRS47]

I bought the diesel polo just before it was discontinued and it still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey, congratulations!

[@maheshsuradkar]

Lucky you.. by the time i made my mind, diesel was out of stock

[@arv1ndgr]

Wow.. what's the practical mileage of diesel Polo on Highways.. Curious to know

[@AkhilRS47]

@@arv1ndgr On highways the average is about 25 kmpl and the highest I ever got until now is 28 kmpl. On city driving conditions it's between 14 to 18 kmpl.

[@arv1ndgr]

@@AkhilRS47 Hearing 6-7 kmpl on GT Polo, Diesel one seems to nail it! Great figures

[@abijithkumaran5824]

It's also worthy to mention in the long term videos, the amount of aftermarket support and upgrading potential the polo has being a part of VAG group. I myself have installed a OEM gti cluster, Oem flip reverse camera, euro spec air intakes and the lost goes on. It's a enthusiast car in every right and the perfect blank canvas to make the car truly your own.

[@powerdriftofficial]

As long as you can source the parts, you can fit almost anything from its more powerful variants! Also, would love to see your Polo, Abijith!

[@MJasim3]

You should post your instagram handle here, just for us to have a look at your car Polo GT❤️

[@raghavmalhan407]

Its basically a skyrim for cars.

[@ShubhoBose]

@@raghavmalhan407 yepp similar to the civic

[@mejoe66]

3 cylinder . Engine check light kicked in yooo😂😂

[@sweepstakes91]

I own a Polo , TSI manual and apart from the rear seat space no issues at all. After driving Polo i don't feel like driving Korean/Japanese counterparts since they lack the "Feel"

[@natarajanshanker5103]

It is the last one wearing the "hot hatch" hat, a dying segment. It had some excellent predecessors and competitors. Hot hatches started in India with the Zen, then the segment saw Uno, Palio, Swift, Figo, Punto, JTP, Abarth, a Merc, an Audi and even a rear-wheel-drive BMW. This VW is the last one standing in the segment. I'll get out of here before someone coughs "N-line".

[@TTTrainTTT]

Dai natraja none of those are hot hatches

[@chetanmusik]

The Indian version of the N-Line is not even The Cough. It’s that before feeling of getting sick. Koreans are trying really hard from years but Germans are way ahead in the Automobile Industry. Polo being a 10 year old car is a perfect example of benchmark engineering and no nonsense selling points. It does what it has to. That too beating the shit out of everyone around it. 🔥

[@arunr3702]

L ku hi

[@aribloddykool]

I still feel that polo is a better looking car than many indian hatchbacks . Clean lines, aerodynamic , good silhouette.. it's better than current Generation i20

[@manideep_nulu]

iF SOME ONE SAYS india's N line, KMN

[@amaanshaikh9307]

Being in the market almost 11 years now this shouldn't be just called polo ...It's the Legendary Polo .!!!

[@shubhamnirale9885]

I have Polo 1.2 diesel 10 years old , 1.3lakh kms done and the refinement of the engine is awesome... you never get bored driving polo .

[@akhilatsify]

I have 1.5TDi with 90k on the odo and engine refinement is my only gripe.

[@starcrash1750]

As an European that is viewing this channel i just want this car. Sure we did have Blue GT that did have 1.4 TSI with 6-Speed Manual or 7-Speed DSG Automatic but in spec wise closes to the GT TSI we had an R-Line Bluemotion That had the same 1.2 TSI and DSG but yeah. MK6 (Currently in Europe) is boring compared to the MK5. It's just Less interesting to drive, Bigger and missing some key features that are in MK5 Like adjustable handrest and cooler to the glovebox. also it's not that quick as the MK5 but it's more with the size and it's doesn't have hot versions compare to the MK5 Like Blue GT and Sure it did have an GTI and that is coming back as with the Facelift but still it's just doesn't live for the Polo name than this. i would want to buy this one because better looks, smaller size and better package overall and it's more fun to drive believe me. MK6 is more Grown up in character compare the more energetic MK5. I Own an 2013 GTI and I'm happy to own that but if i would have change to import one theese then i would. MK5 😍💛

[@powerdriftofficial]

The MK5 was a nicely made car. Unfortunately, we haven't yet had a taste of the MK6.

[@byavarsi]

The European market has got plenty of generation upgrades. Only in India, they sell ancient car 😭.

[@starcrash1750]

Me meanwhile in Europe: I just want this over the latest one in Europe 😂😭

[@nismostrada9433]

Still this stone age car is better than its completion 🤷. Yet i want the latest one. Plez vw

[@AkhilRS47]

Vw India did confirm the new one will reach our shores probably in 2022.

[@aniruddhavispute]

not as easy as it looks on the outside. The update that Europe has got will be way too expensive for our Indian market. And then it'll render the car useless for VW India. that's why they kept doing the minor updates. and are bringing a India specific update later this economic year.

[@rohintjohn1]

The sub 4 meter rule is pathetic and global manufacturers are forced to change design to reduce tax when it reaches India. New pole is more than 4 meter and it will be expensive if it comes to India. Its high time India chuck this rule.

[@N0tTh3Pr0]

This is the one of the very few hatchbacks I respect and yes it is at the very top of my list.

[@techinbanking6177]

Booked polo gt matt edition even after cancelling booking for nexon ev. Have been in traffic and always loved polo from outside. I think I am a fanboy

[@arv1ndgr]

Cancelled Nexon EV? Polo is great but nothing can beat Nexon EV for city commutes at economic runs

[@techinbanking6177]

@@arv1ndgr The range anxiety with speed limiter, lack of cruise control just makes it a city vehicle. Once you book you will realise the shortcomings. Also Tata's fit and finish only beats Mahindra's

[@arv1ndgr]

@@techinbanking6177 I own a Electric 2 wheeler and initially was afraid of range anxiety. But due to daily run of 10kms, now at 2k ODO I've hardly felt Range anxiety. About Cruise control yeah, Tata should've included it

[@techinbanking6177]

@@arv1ndgr Frankly my driving is only going to be weekends and highways so In retrospection polo seemed lot better than EV. I test drove nexon ev for 3 kms in sports mode and battery went down 6 %. So I felt this is how I want to drive and the car is not made for me. Plus the design with blue inserts in wrong places and child like tail lights completely put me off. A 8 lakhs altroz looks million times better than a 16 lakhs nexon ev.

[@arv1ndgr]

@@techinbanking6177 That design yeah😅😅 Polo Matte should do great for your use case😀

[@sumanthparakala2005]

Nostalgic , old polo gt tsi and tdi review on powerdrift was EPIC!!

[@deysurya]

We are expecting a proper farewell video for the legend from this legendary channel.

[@Amogh0102]

Amazing machine! , Just wishing they bring the refreshed polo from foreign markets to India.

[@mohammedmirza591]

current version looks so good, new version is not that much hot for a hot hatch

[@powerdriftofficial]

Amen! Can't wait to see that one!

[@Panasonic2-13G1trimmer]

guys I’m actually planning to a polo and I’m really confused bw which one to choose :the gt tdi or the 1.0 tsi manual …could you suggest which one to go for and why

[@satishchandradev1379]

Changed my mind and booked TSI manual Highline plus… manual is more fun and engaging to drive I believe… I would like to shift my own gears 🤪.. and it’s value for money… don’t wanna spend extra 1.3 L for GT badge and automatic gear box since both produces same amount of torque and power… waiting for my beauty to arrive… it’s my first car pretty excited

[@Aryaman18099]

How much waiting time? And which city?

[@satishchandradev1379]

@@Aryaman18099 45 days -chennai and maximum waiting period is 2 months

[@lvtraveltube2668]

Show room details? I want book taigun comfirtline

[@the2stroke856]

You will get your car after 10 months bro. VW stops polo production bcoz of taigan. I booked hg + manual on June and still waiting. And GT is GT man .. its not about only the badging. I did the test drive and its damn fun to drive.

[@satishchandradev1379]

@@the2stroke856 mechanically same bro.. only transmission difference and it’s not a 7 speed dual clutch DSG box anymore now it’s a torque converter 6 speed automatic… no difference I’m getting GT badging,rear spoilers,black ORVM from VW itself.. makes sense isn’t it??? But yeah it’s individual’s choice it’s just my opinion

[@_rajenderjoshi]

Talking about driving fun and grin, I just completed 6k km on my 2 month old Polo - that too when I am working from home. 😂

[@Vidz88]

Been an honour tp have own and driven the Vento GT TSI 1.2 DSG. Never expected to have such a refine and powerful engine in the hill areas.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Such a great car that!

[@shivamvatsayan4045]

This car aged well. However, now it has started to show age.

[@powerdriftofficial]

True. Hope VW has plans to bring in the new one.

[@prasunshome7200]

@@powerdriftofficial With their focus purely being on SUV lineup, any chance for them to bring the Polo's global current avatar to India?

[@augustinemichael7697]

@@prasunshome7200 polo and virtus will be coming in the same Indianized MQB platform

[@d_0045]

Couldn't agree more had driven a polo 1.2 mpi on a long road trip and it was a hoot to drive, great body control steering response lot of fun filtering between trucks and slow cars on the highway almost reminded me of riding a duke through traffic.

[@ChinmayBhandari]

I own a 7 year old GT TSI, 125k KM plus running. Still a car that drives better than many new ones. VW just got this one right.

[@ChinmayBhandari]

@Joel Charles I have faced no such issues. Many of the issues faced by DSG are due to drivers' habits as well. I would recommend getting this car thoroughly checked while buying it second-hand because in some cases cheap spare replacement can be a problem.

[@johy2007]

When is your i20 Nline and Polo GT comparison coming up?

[@Equalist.]

One of the smartest looking cars in the Indian auto market ever.... No fancy ass curves , just good sharp lines🔥

[@powerdriftofficial]

Good point that.

[@raguram9343]

Always wanted to see a video about Polo from you guys

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hope this was all worth it.

[@pravinpawar2277]

Polo Gt is a car that will always rule our heart...

[@FernmeisterTV]

Drag race the polo gt tsi and i20 n line plz, it's a much needed video

[@foxbat6502]

Nice excuse VW.. you just did cost cutting.. by removing DSG.. PD guy is struggling to lie for you

[@rajeshnaladi4553]

I'm sure you will review after 10 years but still you can't find better alternative for Polo.. it's a legend..

[@ghostofbase]

Its just not fair on the Indian market that we still drive previous gen cars (Polo, Vento, Rapid, Duster, V-Cross ... ), while the world has moved on to next gen .

[@suryakasetty]

It's 2021 and this car is still love.

[@powerdriftofficial]

#TrueStory!

[@sarathkumarps2107]

Polo punto and figo.. Three hatches i always love to drive❤️

[@himanksangtani]

Being an enthusiast and a VW buff myself have got a (Vento HL+ manual) last week itself. It is my third VW in a row. And is indeed a gem of a car ! Can’t wait too see the i20n line head to head with new polo in your next video . Please roll it out soon. And grateful to the wonderful content you bring to us ! Right from an enthusiast’s heart ❤️ Much sunshine to you.

[@aayushbhingare2279]

I own a highline 1.0 TSI automatic, just love the car, it should have had curtain airbags, Auro spec gti instrument cluster, LED or atleast Projector headlights ( the ones on it now are absolutely preposterous), and some more interior lights....I feel I am blind inside the car while searching for things. It's not a DSG but a torque converter, but it still thoroughly fun. Wipers could have been better, I have found the rubber hardens quickly. Otherwise a great car.

[@NeophyteCounsel]

I dunno if it’s just me, but man this still looks the best in its segment. While i do enjoy driving I won’t calm myself an enthusiast per se… thanks to the timeless engineering & well stupid designers all round in other companies. (Except the Altroz) From personal experience if you want to own a Polo but need more space just get the Rapid! 😄

[@gilroytrevor]

literally the only negative point is rear seat space otherwise the polo is an awesome car. i absolutely love that tsi motor (1.2).

[@powerdriftofficial]

True, the rear does feel a bit cramped.

[@sreyasmp1753]

Spoiler alert Polo vs i20n Polo wins. End of the story

[@powerdriftofficial]

Let's not jump the gun here!

[@The21stCenturyEngineer]

This is one design that doesn't show its age....I do get grumpy when I see VW not providing as mush features and tech as the competition....but one look at the car and it melts away.....I am like I want a new gf but the old one still makes my heart melt

[@ajinjoyacdc]

If you are in your early 20s, buy this car.if you are buying it as a second car also perfect. If you are buying this as your first car keep in mind that it's a 2 seater with the rear seats usable only for kids. If you are a VW fan please consider vento or Skoda rapid. VW is too lazy to fix it and there are channels like this who are promoting this. Imagine you have to pick up your friends or family from the airport and you only have a polo, what are you going to do? book uber?

[@javedahsan1704]

Completed 1.16 lacs kms. Unfortunately have to bid adieu to my 2011 polo diesel because of 10 year rule. Have been taking test drive searching my next one. But, nothing comes close to my polo diesel. Love it.

[@BeyExpert]

Sir get the new Polo 1.0 TSI MT highline plus. Kindly take a test drive and I'm sure you'd love it . Wouldn't even think of buying anything else as nothing comes close. PS. Pulls even better than the 1.5 GT TDI (coming from a previous TDI owner)

[@amarg2199]

just bought a polo gt tsi 1.2 dsg. 2017 model. so amazing. hope vw will release polo again.

[@mb4077]

40% of vw india's gt sales in in kerala alone... Imagine a small state having lot many ethusiasts..

[@nobyjohn06]

Any data to justify your point...

[@anubhavwankar2007]

I definitely agree i too own a polo it has been a dream car for so long that I don't even remember it.. but it is an absolute honor to be in list of vw polo owners in India.. Mannnn that car makes me drool over it every time i see it.. absolute beauty!! it has flaws though i don't know if anybody has noticed but the dashboard reflects itself on the windscreen on a hot sunny day and it totally blinds me on a day light.. on rainy days the heat from the engine creates fog on the windscreen blinding me yet again.. If anybody has solution to that please let me know

[@BeyExpert]

Just turn the front defogger on (there must be dedicated button next to the AC button), sit back and relax . Wait and watch it all getting vanished.

[@ASWIN.T.R]

Whatever comes and goes ..polo is polo 🔥

[@abinashpanda4925]

Just got the GT Matte edition home, post a lot of test drives on other cars ranging from I20, Seltos, Nexon to Honda Jazz. GT TSI was last in the list but its so fixiating that couldn’t resist buying it. It does lack a few features but the moment you drive it everything seems worth it.

[@XLR8DENIS]

same, booked and waiting for the car right now! also how is the matte edition does the paint gets dirty more often?

[@ajayvr7158]

Because the DSG has some reliability issues and the torque converter doesn't have

[@AtithyanS]

Watching this on a POLO 🔥

[@legolash8370]

Vento tdi DSG still on stock clutch @1.8lakh kms. Already set aside 60k for future clutch replacement.

[@vb46]

Just spent 2 lacs on my DSG after just 5 years after the car was out of warranty. Can't even sell it now.

[@utubuddy]

I have an SIP especially for dsg 😂 driven 73k km

[@gamebest4160]

Guys please answer my question. I do have a tiago wizz petrol and was looking forward for altroz petrol version, will it be a worthy choice? Please do guide me.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Do take a test drive. It will be an upgrade, but you'll have to decide if it's worth it.

[@gamebest4160]

@@powerdriftofficial thank you ✌️

[@HarrisTrails]

VW may be next Ford to exit Indian market 😭 if they don't get the taste of Indian customers....

[@kuldeeppatil8637]

Polo be like हम कल भी ते , आज भी है और कल भी रहेंगे.....

[@akhilatsify]

Polo should be in the Guinness book of world records for having the most number of powertrain options in a model.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Actually that would probably be one of the Mercs.

[@pistonhead05]

This car is unbeatable 👌

[@jyotiskosikdar9275]

2021 gt tsi is great in mileage also a friend of mine is getting around 20 kmpl in city in peak office hours with Ac

[@Unholyrohan]

Your friend is lying to you, my friend. I got the Matt Edition recently, and I'm lucky to get 10 kmpl in peak office hours. Regardless, it's still a beautiful car and I don't regret it one bit simply because of how fun it is to drive.

[@ajinkyachavan5743]

Anyone get loud brake noise while stopping on the automatic polo?

[@starkingx]

Sad that VM hasn't bothered to get any of the updated models in India. I would love to see a nice premium hatch here especially a European one!

[@jithujoseph3276]

Cost bro ! Indians are sensitive to cost only enthusiastic people want europian version thats only small percentage most people who already bought current vw are already struggling with maintenance .

[@naveenkumar.s5708]

This up gti kind of engine is really a great engine it's really eager to go ahead with a punch the handling is brilliant really great car for the budget enthusiast 👍

[@flyingbee231]

@6:57 yes all is offered in i20 now.

[@gauthamjagadeesh2645]

It's still the best hatch indeed!!!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Definitely one of the best out there!

[@theVisualNair91]

the best fast car if you have a limited budget . I bought one a few weeks ago and my pops loves it. if you are a petrol head, buy one.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Now, though, it has a new contender, the i20 N Line. Time to see how it stacks up.

[@kevalmodi9]

When new video is comimg on GT Journeys😍❤️

[@powerdriftofficial]

We are working on it!

[@leosun_mb8878]

Polo is a great car and Cyrus made it feel even better......but we deserve a refresh and all new at that:)

[@arnavmittal9011]

U guys really need to stop buying the polo!! This has to end . It's high time we want the new polo . We deserve it just get it here already VW .

[@yashkataruka9968]

I'm a fan of this car. Any chance of that T-roc Taigun 1.5 engine being plonked in this car? :)

[@powerdriftofficial]

Probably not happening unless you do it yourself!

[@yashkataruka9968]

@@powerdriftofficial thanks for replying. Is it possible though? 😄 I will go for it provided one can do it. But there's a limit to how much one can tune/modify one's car?

[@dheerajdmoto]

@@yashkataruka9968 we might see one in vento/rapid

[@johy2007]

When are you brining the comparison between N8 DCT and Polo GT Tsi? Both cars are on the market; prospective buyers would benefit from it.

[@uthams2]

I would prefer the Highline Manual instead. Allows it to drive it to it’s full potential

[@powerdriftofficial]

That would be fun too!

[@augustinemichael7697]

Can't agree more

[@vikas]

Not to mention the tuning potential. An easy Stage 1+ tune can bump up those figures by a good 30%, and somehow even improving the fuel economy at the same time.

[@vishu_ed]

Kamartod performance! loving owning the new Polo. just so wish to see bird eye's view of me driving the car like in these videos. it looks so cool.

[@gokulvegeta777]

There is no denying the fact that this thing after 11 years still kicks a$$ 😃😎 😍

[@JasraJSutar]

I have a 11 year old polo. Drives perfectly and still dont want to sell this german car until there is new version of polo.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Oh yeah! We are waiting for the new Polo too! It looks insane!

[@marcanthony6142]

Man can't wait for the comparison video of i20 and polo , surely polo will be the best car to handle and i20 with its modern features still doesn't lives up to it standerd would be a great video to watch.🙂🙃

[@powerdriftofficial]

The i20 N Line does show promise! But a comparo should clear everything up.

[@marcanthony6142]

@@powerdriftofficial ok PowerDrift see you in the comparison video😎

[@Amith-Musings]

Awesome Great Review Of Polo GT TSI. Thanks To Powerdrift. I'm One Of The Proud Owner Of Polo. May I know which ghat road you used to drive this polo gt tsi?

[@ANIL-es8pu]

Anyone missing the 1.5 TDI??

[@anishkraj3096]

Welcome Back Folks To Cyrusdrift

[@senthilkumaran1067]

Polo will be discontinued soon. If Vento and Rapid are discontinued.. there is no mean to run PQ25 platform for one and only Polo..

[@ayush464639]

GT TSI is still relavent, and always relavent. We cant compare the Drivig dynamics of GT tsi with corians ..

[@siddheshpethkar7118]

Anyone knows where those ghat roads are? Cornering on those would be fun!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Just outskirts of Pune.

[@karthiksk9778]

Hi Cyrus 👋

[@prasadsawant12]

i have old 2010 zen estillo and buying now 2016 vw polo 1.2 mpi manual. what changes can i expect in term of driving ?

[@143kiruba]

MPI is too slow, get a TSI please.

[@prasadsawant12]

@@143kiruba bro i am buying from my friend so there is no other option

[@143kiruba]

@@prasadsawant12 in that case unfortunately you wont experience much of a difference except tha handling characteristics of the car. But mpi has low maintainence so 😉

[@kapurfilms9178]

polo is still the king

[@naseerkhan4071]

Taking delivery by coming days polo GT mat edition 😍😎🤟 can't wait..

[@syedmohammadaminuddin55]

Hi PowerDrift, eagerly waiting for Polo GT TSI and I20 NLine drag race.

[@MrPsvkrishna]

Respect bhai...from a Polo guy...

[@powerdriftofficial]

Respect! Wait, isn't that it's tagline?

[@Shukra2.0]

Using my Polo TSI and it's just ❤️❤️❤️❤️🚔🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇮🇳

[@rabbit1097]

Which is better polo tsi high line manual or gt TC ?

[@paragpatil2006]

I have test drove i20 nline automatic and looking at price point, this polo gt tsi is still relevant.

[@shashankrao6202]

❤️❤️❤️ PowerDrift

[@shiva0666]

What's the watch he is wearing? @PowerDrift

[@A_d_i]

A better video would have been a comparo with the highline AT, coz that actually raises the question, whether GT is still needed.

[@powerdriftofficial]

That's a cool idea!

[@abhijiths7637]

I think the primary reason why they don't upgrade is because the face-lift can be priced at premium and they don't wanna lose polo customers But this is now one of the most outdated cars in production with very minor face-lift so a update has to in inevitable for new age car buyers

[@powerdriftofficial]

Agreed, the looks are quite dated now, but it still drives like a charm!

[@ak-fr3mk]

Very much outdated but the fact is there is no competitor 😁😁🔥🔥

[@De4Th_ST4R]

The bold muscular design lines, chiselled body doesn't age for next 20 years.

[@sonyandroid9326]

Polo is not the mint with a hole for us petrol heads, but the car that puts burns hole into the egos of cars a few segments higher 😉

[@powerdriftofficial]

🤣

[@sreejithr.g.8151]

I am a fan boy of polo too..planning to buy one..but its sales figures and its share in Indian market worries me..have doubts in my mind will vw plight will be same as Ford in india

[@sarankumar8492]

When Yezdi Roadking will launch ..? Any confirm news about it launch date ??

[@dheerajdmoto]

still chose this cuz i didnt want a dct heatbox/timebomb xD

[@DNDDareDevils]

Better to pressure on brand to upgrade this beast..so that we can get a better polo and new polo..

[@nama.abhishek]

The background music can be at a tad lower volume.

[@sahil01s]

GT TSI or POLO TSI manual? Which is your preference? ... isn't a manual more fun to drive, since it now has the same TSI engine? 🤔

[@dheerajdmoto]

i bought the gt cuz of traffic.. gt is also geard a lot shorter than manual so it feels more lively in gear. responses are more eager in 2nd and 3rd gears in traffic.. u can test drive both and see difference.. manual is still manual tho.. no beating the engagement factor

[@powerdriftofficial]

It all boils down to what you prefer, the AT is super convenient and practical, yet fun. The MT will more affordable and offer more engagement.

[@sahil01s]

@@powerdriftofficial thank you for sharing your opinion. I like being more engaged in driving, so manual 😁

[@sahil01s]

@@dheerajdmoto yep, manual is manual 😁

[@utubuddy]

@@sahil01s bro , in mumbai traffic, you will get a left hand and left foot workout in the horrible traffic . Hence automatic is much better . But if course, if you have empty roads in your travelling .. go for the manual :)

[@Vishwajeet0723]

Still no video of head to head between Nline and Polo