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CarExpert·Saturday, 9 May 2026

Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI Clubsport could have fake gear changes, engine noise

Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI Clubsport could have fake gear changes, engine noise

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Volkswagen is reportedly developing an ID. Polo GTI Clubsport electric hot hatch that could feature simulated gear changes and artificial engine sounds. This aims to enhance the driving experience for performance EV enthusiasts, potentially impacting how future electric vehicles feel on New Zealand roads.

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Although the ID. Polo GTI has yet to be officially unveiled, Volkswagen is reportedly working on a hotter Clubsport variant, which could feature fake engine sounds and simulated gear changes. Speaking to Autocar , Florian Umbach, Volkswagen’s head of driving dynamics, revealed “w

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