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Volkswagen’s newly established R department is in "all systems go" mode to produce R versions of Volkswagen’s already successful models. This department was set up to compete against BMW’s M division, Mercedes-Benz’s AMG, and Audi’s Quattro. After the Scirocco R and Golf R were produced by this new and speedy division, Volkswagen announced plans for an R version for the Polo hatchback. According to the British magazine AutoCar, the Polo R will be revealed in 2012 and will be placed above the current Polo GTI that is expected to go on sale in August for about £18,000. The pictures we show here are of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI, but we figured it would give an idea of what the Polo R would look like except for the Polo R would apear as a smaller version of the GTI. The 2012 Polo R will be powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, which is tipped to produce around 210bhp. However, unlike the Golf R, the Polo R will not be four-wheel drive as the Polo’s PQ25 platform can only accommodate front-wheel drive. Like the other two R models, the Polo R is expected to carry the same R division marks: large air intake openings in the front bumper, integrated front spoiler, bi-xenon headlights, roof edge spoiler, a striking shining black diffuser, the chrome tailpipes of the dual exhaust system, and 18" alloy wheels. Unfortunately, none of these R variants have been confirmed for U.S. sales, but, hey, what else is new? .
10 comments: Volkswagen prepares Polo R Agreed. Most of the hatchback that I know only produced around 100+ hp but this vehicle have 200+ hp so I would say that Polo is much better.
 hmm. This car looks like a Prius or Innova. However, I wasn’t disappointed to the performance of this car unlike t what luke_franks have said. actually its powerful than you expect.
 Yeah, that’s it. It has an incredible performance and the platform..its great and I bet it would be spacious. However, you can get this car in a high price.
 It seems that Volkswagen focus more in modifying the exterior that they almost forgot to enhance the power! Hey! I think someone needs rendering here!
 what waste! I think the engine power is not enough to be called a sportscar. Aside from the aggressive exterior I think no more is good in this car.
 I agree to chris_cortez , it look so simple but pretty amazing! Even if I saw the Ford Focus on this car. I hope VW would come up with a front that would focus more of the grille!
 Volkswagen is really competitive when it comes to speed. How about its design? I see new weird volks lately.
 Nice car! The color makes this car so neat and the structure makes it so different to a Volkswagen beetles, but I think it will looks more appealing if they will include some style of a Volkswagen beetles.
 Simple yet it stings like a bee. Pretty amazing speed turbo kits really helps a lot in gaining more speed and HP.
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07.28.2011 @ 05:49