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Volkswagen goes fully electric for its next GTI hot hatch
Executive Summary
Summary: Volkswagen has unveiled the ID Polo GTI, its fully electric hot hatch marking the GTI sub-brand’s 50th anniversary. The EV produces 166kW from a single front motor, achieves 424km range, and costs from €39,000 in Germany. Australian pricing could reach around $45,000, though confirmation for local availability remains pending.
Brands mentioned: Volkswagen, Cupra, Golf, MG, Mini, Abarth, Bridgestone, Harman-Kardon
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