With a long, steeped history locally and a passionate fanbase, the Volkswagen Polo GTI is the start-up hot hatch that many boys and girls dream of. The new 2022 version ups the ante, but it comes at a price.
The venerable Volkswagen Polo GTI has been revamped and refreshed for the 2022 model year, receiving a stylish new front end and an injection of colour in the cabin. It retains the same powerplant as before but it’s not complemented by additional, optional safety and driver assistance systems.
Can the VW Polo GTI retain its place as the ‘must-have’ hot hatch or will the heavy, R489 400 price tag dissuade potential buyers?
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