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phill_11 wrote:Fuel consumption is fairly decent considering performance. I now have a Blue GT on order, ex demo to replace my Mk6 Golf GTI. Does the Blue GT Polo have the large mph readout on the multi function display, or is this a vcds setting change? Also, for all current Blue GT owners, is the shift to and from 2 cyl mode really as seamless as the road tests claim?

Congrats on ordering a BlueGT. I'm waiting for mine aswell.

The tests are true enough. you really don't notice when it switches two cyliders off unless you really concentrate on it.

Faye_Valentine wrote:To those who have had their BlueGT's for a few months, what sort of MPG figures are you reporting? Honest John seems to think that real world MPG figures are 69% lower than stated by VW - any experience of this?

Hi Faye
I have had mine now for 1700 miles and am achieving only 47mpg so yes the Honest John figures seem about right. However, most people in the know would tell you that mpg should improve as the car gets a few more miles on it. My last Golf certainly did by about 10% after 5000 miles or so.

I would like to add that according to most the 2cyl mode works between 1400-4000 rpm. I note that my BlueGT does not work 2cyl mode above 2500rpm. Is this a fault I wonder?

phill_11 wrote:Fuel consumption is fairly decent considering performance. I now have a Blue GT on order, ex demo to replace my Mk6 Golf GTI. Does the Blue GT Polo have the large mph readout on the multi function display, or is this a vcds setting change? Also, for all current Blue GT owners, is the shift to and from 2 cyl mode really as seamless as the road tests claim?

In respect to your comment about the "seamless shift" between 2 and 4 cyl mode. No I wouldn't say it is seamless, without looking at the display you can feel a very slight hic as the car switches (noticeable from 4 to 2 but not the other way round). However, it isn't tiresome.

Hard to pick up the engine tone between the two, in realty I only know when got fuel consumption screen on as that is where it says if you are on 2 cylinders

Thanks for the info ref ACT cyl transition, good that it is not too annoying if not totally seamless in operation. I am advised end of June for car collection after deflect from Demo so I will have some experience myself after this!

Mine is being build sometime next week. And then it takes about 5 week till it's ready for pickup at the dealer in Denmark...

used the Edition 35 for my commute to London today for the first time since I got the Blue GT, filled it up tonight and £25 (thirst for super) whereas the Blue GT is costing me £12-£15 a day, car pretty much pays for itself in what it saves in fuel

Wish I could afford to run both GTI and Blue GT but sadly not, bet the Ed35 is a lovely drive, my regular Mk6 GTI is a pleasure to drive on all but the worst potholed roads when it can start to feel a bit harsh. Still, I am looking forward to Blue GT ownership in the very near future!

phill_11 wrote:Wish I could afford to run both GTI and Blue GT but sadly not, bet the Ed35 is a lovely drive, my regular Mk6 GTI is a pleasure to drive on all but the worst potholed roads when it can start to feel a bit harsh. Still, I am looking forward to Blue GT ownership in the very near future!

As I said in an earlier thread I recently traded my mk6 Golf GTi for a Blue GT. Performance wise the difference is barely noticeable, handling wise the Blue GT is inferior. However, you will find that the ride comfort is better on the Polo due in part to smaller wheels and slightly softer suspension set up.

If you have the ACC on your GTI, think of comfort mode plus a little softer.

That's good to know, thanks. I never had ACC but I welcome a softer ride plus I rarely push on any longer due to traffic, cameras, police, accidents, pot holes and all the other crud that goes with our roads now!

Mine has finally arrived at the dealers so I'll pick it up on Saturday. I still haven't seen one in the flesh so I hope I like it!

nicster wrote:Mine has finally arrived at the dealers so I'll pick it up on Saturday. I still haven't seen one in the flesh so I hope I like it!

What colour did you order?

Garfy wrote:

nicster wrote:Mine has finally arrived at the dealers so I'll pick it up on Saturday. I still haven't seen one in the flesh so I hope I like it!

What colour did you order?

I have and like my white 1.2 SEL so i ordered white again. It will also have anthracite wheels and the multi-functional steering wheel. Will post some pics when I get it : )

I haven't seen a white one yet. It will be different.
Multi Function Steering Wheel is the top of the options list in my opinion

looking forward to seeing one in a different colour than the blue