The new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 2027 officially debuts in Romania with 226 HP and zero emissions
Sports car fans have the opportunity to discover the first 100% electric GTI in the history of the German brand for the first time in the country. The new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI is on display in the Capital, at B?neasa Shopping City, on July 30 and 31.
A new chapter in GTI history: Tradition reinvented
Volkswagen is taking a decisive step in the transition to electric mobility without giving up the sporting spirit that has defined entire generations of car enthusiasts. After the international launch earlier this year, the new ID. Polo GTI has officially arrived in Romania, where it can be admired by the general public in a specially arranged setting at B?neasa Shopping City.
The Wolfsburg-based manufacturer thus brings the famous three letters — GTI — into the era of zero-emission propulsion, offering a compact, yet extremely agile and technologically advanced hot hatch.
Main Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Powertrain | Electric (Front-wheel drive) |
| Maximum Power | 226 hp |
| Peak Torque | 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h Acceleration | 6.8 seconds |
| Battery Capacity | 52 kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | Up to 424 km |
| DC Charging Power | 105 kW (10–80% in 24 min) |
| Starting Price (Germany) | Under €39,000 |
Aggressive design and iconic details
Unlike the conventional ID. Polo version, the GTI performance package immediately stands out with specific aesthetic elements:
- GTI red line: The unmistakable visual signature that runs through the front grille.
- IQ.Light Matrix LED headlights: Adaptive lighting technology offered as standard.
- Dedicated aerodynamic package: More aggressively designed bumpers, profiled sills and optimized rear diffuser.
- GTI 3D emblems: Graphic details with a three-dimensional effect that underline the exclusive character of the model.
Cutting-edge driving dynamics and safety
To guarantee dynamic behavior worthy of the GTI logo, the new electric model comes equipped ex factory with advanced running elements:
- DCC adaptive suspension and progressive steering;
- Electronically controlled front differential, designed to efficiently manage the 226 hp on the front axle.
In terms of safety and driver assistance, the new ID. Polo GTI includes a complete package of standard technologies:
Assistance systems included: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Front Assist, Lane Assist, Side Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Exit Warning, Emergency Assist, Eco Assist and the intelligent Car2X communication functionality.
Availability and prices
The new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI will be commercially available starting this fall. In the German market, the model has an announced starting price of just under 39,000 euros, with first deliveries scheduled for the end of the year.
