Volkswagen just electrified the GTI | ID. Polo GTI First Look

The GTI has actually gone electric … and this is it– the brand new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI. The very first completely electric GTI in the badge's 50-year history, and truthfully, this seems like a huge minute for Volkswagen. In this video I'm taking an appropriate very first take a look around the brand-new electric hot hatch to see whether it actually is worthy of those 3 legendary letters.

Due to the fact that while rivals like the Cupra Raval VZ, Alpine A290 and Mini JCW Electric are all going after huge performance figures, Volkswagen states this car has to do with something a little different. Not simply straight-out speed … however proper GTI feel.

And there's a lot here that feels reassuringly GTI. The iconic red line across the nose, tartan seats, retro Mk1-inspired display screens, front-wheel drive, adaptive suspension and even a devoted GTI mode designed to turn whatever up when you want some fun.

Efficiency originates from a 226hp electrical motor coupled with a 52kWh battery, giving the ID. Polo GTI a 0– 62mph time of 6.8 seconds and approximately 263 miles of WLTP variety. It'll likewise charge from 10– 80% in around 24 minutes.

So yes, it's electric. However Volkswagen plainly wants this to feel like a genuine GTI initially and an EV second. And honestly? From what we have actually seen so far … VW may just have pulled it off.
Let us understand what you think!

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34 responses to “Volkswagen just electrified the GTI | ID. Polo GTI First Look”

  1. @tonyworrad3767 Avatar
    @tonyworrad3767

    I like it โ€ฆ.a lotโ€ผ๏ธ

    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      So do we!

  2. @GaryMillerUK Avatar
    @GaryMillerUK

    It’s not an SUV, so ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿปfrom me.

    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Well put, sir

  3. @lancerumbolt Avatar
    @lancerumbolt

    I really like the look of this and I love that it’s not to show off

    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      We agree! It’s understated and packs a punch, the perfect combo.

  4. @barryjackson8512 Avatar
    @barryjackson8512

    Just come across the channel. I can see this being interesting. Subscribed๐Ÿ˜Ž

    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Welcome! We’re glad you found us and enjoyed the video. Keep an eye out for when we get to drive it

  5. @nikc1313 Avatar
    @nikc1313

    Best car I ever had was a Mk6 golf GTi. This looks to have pretty much identical proportions and reminds me a lot of it. Really considering this as my next car when current lease is up. Although I would say the performance is close to identical to my current Mรฉgane e tech and I wouldn’t think of sticking a GTi badge on it.

    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      The MK6 was brilliant. Did you have those 5 spoke monza wheels they carried over from the MK5? We reckon there’s more to the ID.Polo GTI story than acceleration and power alone. Keep an eye out for when we get to take it for a spin ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. @adinigel Avatar
      @adinigel

      Prefer the look of the Cupra, especially in that matt green!

  6. @MrAndreCoutinho Avatar
    @MrAndreCoutinho

    Cool looking Polo, but the numbers are a bit disappointing. Let’s see how it drives, this is where it matters.

    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      We suspect they might be leaving some space for a spicier variant. Or maybe an as yet unseen Golf GTI? Who knows…

    2. @MrAndreCoutinho Avatar
      @MrAndreCoutinho

      @Electrifyingcom Yes, that makes sense, maybe an ID.Polo R is in the works. Hopefully it matches the power of the Peugeot e-208 GTI and other hot -e-hatches.

    3. @bigfarma6757 Avatar
      @bigfarma6757

      I agree. The electric Mini JCW has 258 bhp snd 0-62 of 5.9 . I was hoping for something similar.

    4. @Gadgetlava Avatar
      @Gadgetlava

      @MrAndreCoutinho POLO R !!! Good luck with that ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

    5. @MrAndreCoutinho Avatar
      @MrAndreCoutinho

      @Gadgetlavawhy not?

  7. @richardkeane3051 Avatar
    @richardkeane3051

    Love it! Definitely like to go for a test drive when available. Great video as always.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      So are we! Keep an eye on the channel in case we get there before you ๐Ÿ˜‰

  8. @patrickjr11 Avatar
    @patrickjr11

    VW has the design bang on with this car. It’s very much a car that will not offend anyone which is what VW should be after. Nice interior too.
    I suspect only the long range battery will be sold but that’s fine. It’s just big enough to outlast most people’s bladders which all the range it actually needs.

    Great halo car. We are now at the point where EV upgrades or technology advances make great copy but make no actual difference to day to day usage. Which is a good thing to be honest.

    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      We agree! There’s a lot to love here. Not to mention the return of good old buttons!

  9. @davelawrence594 Avatar
    @davelawrence594

    Now this little beauty is going to make people like me make the move to EV’S dare I say that but this is a wow from me and that just seeing it in your video let alone in real life or test driving one absolutely brilliant job VW!!!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Great first look young lady โ˜บ๏ธ Hurry up with a full driving review please hehe?๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

  10. @HIOP0 Avatar
    @HIOP0

    Believe the MK1 Golf GTI came in Mars red.

  11. @jayeee2756 Avatar
    @jayeee2756

    It looks massive.

  12. @jamiep61 Avatar
    @jamiep61

    A great looking Car ๐Ÿ˜Š

  13. @priusskipper Avatar
    @priusskipper

    Looks like perfectly fun car for daily commutes whether youโ€™re working or retired.

  14. @mahargrekab Avatar
    @mahargrekab

    Itโ€™s a Yes from me. I want one ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿผ

  15. @philhicks5818 Avatar
    @philhicks5818

    Really like it , will try one when there available, currently we have a mini aceman and thatโ€™s proving to be a great car , when is the due date and price release

  16. @hffletcher5906 Avatar
    @hffletcher5906

    Looks great, pity there wasnt more BHP. I had a brand new Mk 1 Golf Gti – showing my age ! Finished in Mars Red, no pas, abs, a/con or anything. A brilliant car it was with excellent power / weight ratio. Presently drive a new Enyaq 85 X, brilliant but from another era. The Polo looks superb though.

  17. @Kq-34fgh Avatar
    @Kq-34fgh

    I like that black interior

  18. @davehodgson9260 Avatar
    @davehodgson9260

    I had 3 golf gtis in the 90โ€™s and this looks tremendous ๐Ÿ‘

  19. @Mr-eGolf Avatar
    @Mr-eGolf

    My DREAM as a 2017 eGolf owner ๐Ÿคฉ

  20. @baywesty Avatar
    @baywesty

    When we hear VW GTI, tuners are never far behind… Exciting times ahead!

    1. @hughmarcus1 Avatar
      @hughmarcus1

      Yes & given EV tech it should be very tuneable

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