WOLFSBURG, Germany � Volkswagen is offering a special edition of its compact Polo hatchback to customers in the home market. Called the Polo GT Rocket, the name is somewhat misleading, as there are no major performance upgrades per se.
VW fits larger 205/40R17 tires on 17-inch black- or silver-painted Aristo alloy wheels, along with a roof spoiler, body-colored bumpers and a sport suspension that lowers the body by 0.6 inch.
Exterior colors include Rocket Metallic Orange, Candy White, Reflex Silver Metallic and Black.
Buyers can choose from the Polo's current range of gas and diesel engines, with outputs ranging up to 129 horsepower. Manual and Tiptronic gearboxes are available.
The steering wheel, handbrake lever and gearshift are wrapped in leather, with red stitching. The Polo GT Rocket also comes with air-conditioning and a premium RCD 200 audio system.
Prices in Germany start at $26,225.
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