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Old May 10, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Default Polo GTI: 177hp, 40mpg, Plaid Seats, Win

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/10/o...0-mpg-and-pla/

Forgive the fact that this only has DSG for a moment and just consider that it's a twin charged, 1.4L with direct injection that gets 40 MPG... and that it will probably weight 2400 or 2500 lbs (or less).

Why would anyone want to buy the next gen tC again?

Not really intending to start another thread about the new tC, but this Polo GTI sounds like it has a ton of potential in the "fun to drive" category. Especially for that kind of power and weight with ridiculous gas mileage.
Old May 10, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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Looks pretty cool
Old May 10, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Ah, slight correction... looks like it'll be a touch over 2600 lbs.

http://jalopnik.com/5535252/
Old May 11, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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That's pretty sweet..2600lbs is still crazy light for a car like that
Old May 11, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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always loved the plaid vw seats
Old May 11, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Too bad it won't be coming to America. It would be good competition for the Fiat 500.
Old May 24, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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looks like a VW version of a toyota echo?

anywho looks fun to drive
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Too bad it won't be coming to America. It would be good competition for the Fiat 500.

Why does EDM always get to keep the good cars?

EDM
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