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2021 VW Polo GTI Shows Its Sporty Face Ahead Of June Premiere

Almost three weeks after the unveiling of the facelifted Polo, Volkswagen has released the first official teaser of the 2021 Polo GTI.

The hot version of the subcompact hatchback will sit at the top of the range when it premieres at the end of June. It will follow the traditional recipe, with “high-torque front-wheel drive, dynamically tuned sports chassis and expressive design”, according to the automaker, which will help it “stand out from the crowd”.

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The official sketch released by Volkswagen previews the hot Polo’s Golf GTI-inspired styling. It has a different grille pattern over the regular variants, with red trim on the lower part and a GTI emblem on the right side, and a bumper with two fog lamps flanking the central air intake. The GTI logo also adorns the front fenders, the side skirts appear to be bulkier and the roof-mounted spoiler seems to be a tad bigger. Model specific wheels and new paint finishes are expected to be introduced too.

We have yet to take a peek inside, but we know what to expect: front seats with extra side bolstering and tartan upholstery, GTI logos on the steering wheel and gear selector, and probably revised graphics for the infotainment screen and digital instrument cluster.

Promising sportier driving dynamics compared to the rest of the family, the 2021 Polo GTI will likely feature a stiffer and lower suspension and uprated brakes. The 2.0-liter turbo-four of its predecessor should soldier on. The mill develops 197 HP and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque in the outgoing car, which hits 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds, en route to a 147 mph (237 km/h) top speed.

The 2021 Polo GTI, which has the Ford Fiesta ST and Hyundai i20 N in its sights, will not launch in North America.

Toyota X Prologue Previewed Prior To Next Week’s Unveiling, Is It An Electric SUV?

Toyota has released a teaser image of the X Prologue, which is due in exactly one week from today, on March 17, at 4:00 a.m. ET (10:00 a.m. CET), with the automaker streaming the presentation online.

Believed to preview their upcoming electric vehicle family, the X Prologue might be a zero-emission SUV built on the e-TNGA platform that was co-developed in partnership with Subaru. The architecture can accommodate different battery pack sizes and motors, and can work with front-, rear- and all-wheel drive.

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If we are indeed looking at an SUV, then it should have a similar footprint to the RAV4. However, Toyota is understood to make the front and rear overhangs shorter and the wheelbase longer, so interior space should be on par with the upper class.

Now, back to the teaser image that partially reveals the front end of the car. The model has what appears to be a two-layer style bonnet with the Toyota logo in the middle on a black background. To the sides of the front fascia, we can see C-shaped LED headlights that appear to be joined together by a thin light strip positioned between the hood and bumper. The grille is closed off, further suggesting that we might be indeed looking at an electric vehicle.

So, could this actually be an upcoming VW ID.4 rival from Toyota?

Picasso PS-01 Supercar Comes From Switzerland, Weighs Less Than 2,000 Lbs And Has 600 HP

We’re only a few days into 2021 and already, a new supercar is being teased by a Swiss company known as Picasso Automotive. Dubbed the PS-01, it is both light and powerful and based on these teasers, looks very aggressive.

The supercar, which was developed in Lugano, Switzerland, is based around a lightweight platform that includes a carbon fiber rear subframe. In addition, the Picasso PS-01’s body is made entirely from carbon fiber, meaning the car tips the scales at just 1,984 lbs (900 kg).

These teaser images showcase flowing bodywork with pronounced rear arches and a large carbon fiber rear wing. Speaking of the rear, we can also see dual tailpipes, a bold diffuser, and a roof scoop to help cool the mid-mounted engine. The front of the PS-01 appears to feature a striking splitter, a large grille, and LED headlights.

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Picasso has yet to release engine details, but it is said to take the form of a twin-turbocharged V6 from an existing Italian car and rated at roughly 600 hp. Coupled to this engine will be a Sadev transmission, while ensuring the car handles and brakes just as well as it accelerates will be a suspension from Ohlins and brakes from Carbo Brake.

No images of the completed interior have been released but one photo does show the car will have slim bucket seats and a low seating position.

While the PS-01 has yet to be officially unveiled and it’s unclear when it will launch, Motor 1 claims that Picasso Automotive has already secured a couple of orders.

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