It is the first all-electric GTI offering in the performance-focused brand's 5-year-old history
It gets new Matrix LED headlights, a red strip below the DRLs and a more aggressive bumper.
The 19-inch alloy rims have a fresh design and feature a red GTI badge and red brake calipers.
While it shares its wheelbase with the standard Polo EV, it is 43mm longer.
The LED taillights are the same, but the GTI has a new rear spoiler and rear bumper design.
It gets a black and red cabin with a new GTI-spec steering, but the same dual-display setup.
The seat upholstery has the legendary tartan check of historic GTI models.
The ID Polo GTI has a front-axle-mounted electric motor that produces 226hp and 229Nm.
Volkswagen says it will be available in Germany from autumn 2026 at under 39,000 euros.
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After revealing the first all-electric Polo model, Volkswagen has unveiled the performance-oriented ID Polo GTI internationally. While it gets the same 52kWh battery pack as the higher-spec version of the standard ID Polo EV, Volkswagen has offered it with a 15hp more powerful electric motor on the front axle. It has a claimed range of 424km and can be charged from 10-80 percent in 24 minutes with a 105kW DC fast charger. While the GTI model's silhouette is similar to the standard Polo EV, it gets new LED headlights, redesigned alloys, a fresh spoiler and new bumpers. Inside, it comes in a darker theme, in addition to the same features as the standard ID Polo.
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