The new 200 PS Volkswagen Polo GTI is now on sale in Volkswagen Retailers across Ireland, priced from €32,395. (Picture: Paddy McGrath)

The new Polo GTI is now on sale in Volkswagen dealerships nationwide. This latest-generation Polo GTI puts out 200 PS from its 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine and is fitted with a 6-speed DSG gearbox as standard and boasts a top speed of 237 km/h, getting to 100km/h on the way there in just 6.7 seconds.

This is very grown-up performance, matching the very grown-up dimensions of the latest generation Polo.

The performance figures speak for themselves, but there is styling to match. The Polo GTI gains all the family DNA from the Golf GTI with plenty of GTI insignia, including the typical red stripe in the radiator grille, GTI gear knob and legendary “Clark” plaid seat covers, as well as 17-inch “Milton Keynes” alloy wheels.

Standard equipment is generous, with items such as Park Distance Control, an Electronic Differential Lock, Driving Profile Selection and Adaptive Cruise Control all coming as standard.

The new 200 PS Volkswagen Polo GTI is now on sale in Volkswagen Retailers across Ireland, priced from €32,395. (Picture: Paddy McGrath)

The Polo GTI is available from Volkswagen dealerships now, priced from €32,395.

Customers can avail of a Technology Upgrade for the GTI, which bundles a Rear-View Camera, Active Info Display, Folding Mirrors and the ‘Lights and Vision’ Package for just €499, a saving of €1,183 compared to these items priced individually.

The Polo GTI is available with PCP Finance of just 1.9% (€294 per month). And for a limited time only there is the chance to avail of a Free 3 Year Service Plan for Polo models ordered and registered by the end of August.

For more information – check out www.volkswagen.ie/