![]() ![]() The GTI is not the only interesting version of the Lupo. ![]() It has many cool features, which were otherwise not available on the regular Lupo, including bi-xenon headlights, 15-inch Bathurst alloy wheels, red stitching for the interior, and lovely twin central exhausts. The folks over at PacificCoastAuto, which showed us this amazing AMG-tuned Mitsubishi Galant late last year, have filmed a pretty rare example of the Lupo GTI – a Japanese-spec model from the facelift generation in a very good overall condition, exported to Canada. Hot Hatch Fans Rejoice, VW Up! GTI Goes On Sale In Europe.A mid-life refresh brought a six-speed gearbox and an improved throttle response to make it even more desirable. Interestingly, Volkswagen promoted the car as a true successor to the original first-generation Golf GTI and a competitor to the Mini Cooper at the same time. The Lupo GTI was actually more powerful than its successor – its 1.6-liter, 16-valve four cylinder naturally aspirated engine had 123 horsepower (92 kilowatts) versus the Up! GTI’s 113 hp (84 kW) coming from a turbocharged three-cylinder motor. But before the Up! GTI, Volkswagen had an equally cool car in this entry-level hot hatch segment.
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