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First Look: 2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI To Debut In Geneva

The three-door performance hatch’s 1.4-liter gasoline engine benefits from both a supercharger and a turbocharger, boosting throughout the rev range, and minimizing turbo lag (this is the same technology found in Europe’s MkV Golf GT). 178 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque are put to the wheels via a compact seven-speed DSG transmission.

By John Beltz Snyder | February 18, 2010
Los Angeles 2009: Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept Is A 70-MPG Diesel Hybrid

Today, at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled its very fuel-efficient Up! Lite Concept. The tiny, four-seater hybrid is based on previous Up concepts we have seen over the years, achieves a claimed 70 miles-per-gallon.

By John Beltz Snyder | December 02, 2009
Spy Shots: Volkswagen Polo Sedan

From some wintry part of the world, we have received these spy shots of a four-door version of the Volkswagen Polo. Because of its size and fuel economy, we expect the Polo sedan to appear in the US as part of the 2011 lineup.

By John Beltz Snyder | November 10, 2009

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