Volkswagen Polo BlueGT, the future is here

Tweet Over the last decade, car manufacturers have been wholly obsessed on developing cars with improved fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. A major challenge for car manufacturers has been to design a car with these benefits without compromising on factors such as power. Well, it seems VW has succeeded in combining these elements, coming in the form of the Volkswagen Polo BlueGT making its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

One of the major highlights of the VW Polo BlueGT is that it boasts the first ever Cylinder Deactivation System, also known as Active Cylinder Management or ACT. The Polo BlueGT comes with a 1.4 TSI turbocharged engine producing an impressive 103 kW of power for your driving pleasure.

Not only is the Polo BlueGT nifty, it’s super fuel efficient too promising fuel consumption of only 4.7 litres /100km. When considering the 7-speed gearbox this figure drops further to 4.5 litres/100km. More than this, its CO2 emission figure of 105g/km is equally impressive. The BlueGT hits a maximum speed of 210 km/h, reaching 100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds, not too shabby.

On the outside, the BlueGT looks phenomenal, borrowing some features from previous models. The rear spoiler, rear bumper with diffuser, front bumper and fog lights are borrowed from the Polo GTI and the side sills and front rain channels are inspired by BlueMotion. On the inside, the BlueGT incorporates an ACT system and tyre-pressure monitor along with a leather trimmed steering wheel. Sport seats provide comfortable seating for the ride of your life.

Overall, the VW Polo BlueGT looks like a car in its own league, especially when considering its performance figures. All we can hope for now is that Volkswagen South Africa will bring this puppy to South Africa, holding thumbs. 

What do you think of the new Volkswagen Polo BlueGT?