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Road transport · 08.10.2026 · 19:23

Volkswagen opens pre-orders for ID. Polo GTI at €39,995

Volkswagen has opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo GTI at €39,995. The model is positioned in the electric hot-hatch segment and is said to offer 226 PS, 290 Nm of torque and up to 431 km of range.

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Road transport · 08.10.2026 · 01:16

Volkswagen opens pre-orders for the ID. Polo GTI

Volkswagen has opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo GTI, its first electric hot hatch to use the GTI badge. The move marks a step toward bringing an electric performance model to market, with pricing starting at about $45,000.

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