Volkswagen has temporarily stopped taking new orders for the Polo GTI hot hatch, the automaker told CarScoops.
While researching for another Polo-related story, we discovered that the Polo GTI can no longer be configured on VW’s German customer website. Prospective buyers wishing to virtually build their Polo GTI are accompanied by the following message.
“The Polo GTI can no longer be ordered with individual equipment. However, finished, already produced vehicles are available for you. Simply contact your Volkswagen partner or find your dream vehicle online in the car search.”
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Upon further digging, we’ve discovered that the same situation applies to other major European markets, including the UK, France, Italy and Spain. When something like this usually happens, it means that production has stopped for one reason or another.
We reached out to Volkswagen to find out if the Polo GTI has indeed been discontinued after just three years on the European market. Fortunately for fans of small hot hatches, the Polo GTI has not been axed.
“The Polo GTI cannot be ordered for the time being due to the high demand. The volume planned for this year has already been sold. We have therefore decided to take the Polo GTI out of the sales range for the time being,” VW spokesman Christoph Peine explained the situation to CarScoops.
So what happens if you want to buy a VW Polo GTI but don’t like being limited to choosing one from stock? Well, you just need to have a little patience. “The Polo GTI will be available to order again at the end of the year,” the representative said.
That’s all Volkswagen was willing to share with us, but don’t be surprised if this temporary interruption is also related to a mid-cycle refresh planned for the entire Polo range – and, subsequently, the Polo GTI.
