[unknown]

GT will return with facelift + it will come with manual transmission as well guys, so don't worry.

[Rocketscience]

Originally Posted by prithwi-81

AND GT TDI's 1.5L engine is a lot lighter than the current 1.6!

Hey thanks for the update and any more information about the engine? i read somewhere the new engine would produce 110 bhp as opposed to 104 ? what about its torque figures?
is your source a VW insider and has he driven the car? how does the new engine compare to the older 1.6 version? is it still that punchy and fun to drive or does it take away the fun like 1.5 Petrol unit in the fiesta did to the older 1.6 motor?

[prithwi-81]

Most of the under 2L VAG engines are underrated for EU Tax discount reasons. Most 1.2TSIs (EA111, SOHC turbo) sold in India and Europe have been shown to produce ~110hp at the wheels when dynoed. And the new 1.2TSI (EA211, DOHC Turbo) for the MQB platform is already dynoing at 120hp bone stock, where as both are rated at 105hp by VW. Same goes for diesel vehicles.

For India the 1.5 diesel is officially rated at 104bhp. As for driving impression, you can read the reviews of the 1.5TDI engine in Europe. Tiny bit of added lag, with the plus of a even greater shunt due to VGT. BUT, the 1.5TDI is still a SOHC motor from what I recall.

[volkman10]

Polo facelift launch date , 15th July.

Engine – The facelifted Polo will get a new 1.5-litre TDI engine, made available in two states of tune, 89bhp and 104bhp. Expect the Polo GT TDI to get the 104bhp version. For the petrol, it will retain the 1.2-litre petrol and the 1.2-litre TSI

http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...ew-388825.aspx

[shefiu]

If we do get the EA211 engine, then getting the TSi would be a no-brainer over the GT TDi - at least for me. However, I think there is really a slim chance for this considering how India is always shunted the short-end of the stick.

The dilemma is now between the DSG GTs. Having an oil burner is sensible in today's market conditions and the torque is always addictive. On the other hand I've always loved the refinement of a petrol engine and I don't really do more than 800 kms a month unless there's a road trip on the cards, which isn't very often.

Decisions, decisions...

[rana_kirti]

EA211 might not come as it doesn't fit the current polo or vento engine bay as mentioned by prithwi at several places in this and other polo threads. he should be able on expand on this further. so I guess we shouldn't be expecting the EA211.

the new gt tsi though could have a higher state of tune. if it does then older GT Tsi can request vw to tune up their cars too. But from what I've read till now this is going to be a purely cosmetic upgrade except the 1.5 TDI engine.

I expect the GT TDI to sell more than the GT TSI especially in the DSG avatar.

[84.monsoon]

Originally Posted by rana_kirti

EA211 might not come as it doesn't fit the current polo or vento engine bay as mentioned by prithwi at several places in this and other polo threads. he should be able on expand on this further. so I guess we shouldn't be expecting the EA211.

the new gt tsi though could have a higher state of tune. if it does then older GT Tsi can request vw to tune up their cars too. But from what I've read till now this is going to be a purely cosmetic upgrade except the 1.5 TDI engine.

I expect the GT TDI to sell more than the GT TSI especially in the DSG avatar.

Not true. The European face lift of the 2014 Polo has the EA 211 family 1.2 TSI engine. In fact India may be forced to get this new engine whether we like it or not, since the German plant producing this engine may switch the complete production to the new engine for efficiency and scale reasons.

http://povesham.com/vw-polo-1-2-tsi-the-has-it-all/

[shefiu]

Originally Posted by 84.monsoon

Not true. The European face lift of the 2014 Polo has the EA 211 family 1.2 TSI engine. In fact India may be forced to get this new engine whether we like it or not, since the German plant producing this engine may switch the complete production to the new engine for efficiency and scale reasons.

http://povesham.com/vw-polo-1-2-tsi-the-has-it-all/

I was about to say the same, but still doubt we would get the EA211, at least until the new year. Also didn't the Blue GT get the 1.4 TSi based on the EA211 last year too?

[prithwi-81]

So here is the catch. As it stands the EA211 doesn't seem to fit the PQ25 Platform in RHD mode, as the 180degree rotated layout puts the downpipe, where the RHD steering column would be. In LHD mode they have managed to make it fit, so some LHD models of the Polo are getting the new engine (Polo 6C BlueGT 1.4TSI, Polo6C 1.2TSI). For RHD markets they will continue to push the EA111 till the new MQB shell is finalized.

[Mighty_Lothar]

Look like now there is a definite date for the launch of the face lifted Polo – July 15, 2014.

http://overdrive.in/news/2015-volksw...-july-15-2014/

http://www.cartoq.com/volkswagen-pol...-india-launch/

Kind Regards,
LOTHAR

[rana_kirti]

ok guys. all is finalised and getting delivery in a few days time. going for alloy and tyre selection tomorrow to bk and universal.

but I have one query which is bothering me...

Will going to 205 55 15 reduce the acceleration/pick of the gt a lot ? is the difference noticeable over stock 185 or 195 ?

cheers

[Guite]

Originally Posted by rana_kirti

Will going to 205 55 15 reduce the acceleration/pick of the gt a lot ? is the difference noticeable over stock 185 or 195 ?
cheers

Comparing here http://www.tyrestore.in/upsizing.htm shows that there is only 0.58% change in circumference. That's minimal, so don't worry about performance loss due to your proposed upsize.

[volkman10]

Both, the Polo GT TDI and the Polo GT TSI will be launched in their updated form by August 2014 – a month after the 2015 Volkswagen Polo goes on sale in India.

http://overdrive.in/news/2015-volksw...n-august-2014/

[rana_kirti]

guys got delivery yesterday evening. will post the experience soon. but have a quick query...

when I put in key and turn it 1 click all the lights in the instrumental cluster come ON. after a while they go OFF. How ever these 3 remain ON...

1. Fault in Alternator.
2. EPC ( Engine management system fault )
3. Fault in Catalytic Convertor.

Refered the manual. it says... "Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few seconds."

But these 3 lights don't go out.

When I turn ON the ignition/engine fully then these 3 lights also go OFF and don't come on during engine running/driving.

Is this normal or should I be going to the workshop ?

Please help. Thanks.

[ironager]

Originally Posted by rana_kirti

guys got delivery yesterday evening. will post the experience soon. but have a quick query...

when I put in key and turn it 1 click all the lights in the instrumental cluster come ON. after a while they go OFF. How ever these 3 remain ON...

1. Fault in Alternator.
2. EPC ( Engine management system fault )
3. Fault in Catalytic Convertor.

Refered the manual. it says... "Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few seconds."

But these 3 lights don't go out.

When I turn ON the ignition/engine fully then these 3 lights also go OFF and don't come on during engine running/driving.

Is this normal or should I be going to the workshop ?

Please help. Thanks.

Congratulations on your new ride. Now we have one more hot hatch in delhi

As for the instrument cluster lights. Once u start the car the lights should go off but if they illuminate during driving then have the car checked otherwise it's all good.