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Volkswagen launches the Polo GTI in India at Rs 25.99 lakh
Volkswagen has allotted 99 units for the Indian market and customers can book the car on VW India’s website
Volkswagen India has launched the new Polo GTI in India at Rs 25.99 lakh (ex-Delhi). The car was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo and as VW announced the car is imported into India via the CBU route. Volkswagen has allotted 99 units for the Indian market and customers can book the car on VW India’s website.
Volkswagen has introduced the three-door version of the Polo GTI in order to distinguish it from the regular Polos that are on sale in the country. Other distinguishing bits include a new honeycomb mesh grille with a big GTI badge...
First Published:Nov 03, 2016, 11:34:07 IST
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