2018 VW Polo GTI Sport Select Running Gear – Video

The Polo GTI can also be optionally configured with the ‘Sport Select’ running gear. Here the driver can vary the characteristics of the active dampers; and one of two modes – Normal or Sport – can be activated with the driving profile selection that is included as standard on the Polo GTI. The driving profile selection itself offers five modes: Normal, Sport, Eco, Comfort and Individual. Driving profile selection enables the driver to make individual adjustments, within a defined range, that have direct effects on vehicle handling.

Along with its effects on the ‘Sport Select’ running gear, the profile that is selected also modifies the steering, engine characteristics and gearbox control. In addition to the active dampers, components included in the ‘Sport Select’ running gear include a larger anti-roll bar on the front axle, firmer steering rods at the front and firmer axle controls at the rear. Here too the car body has also been lowered by 15 mm.