Here’s the first Volkswagen Golf R video showing the car going head to head in a race against the Volkswagen Scirocco R. As a reminder, the Golf R is equipped with a 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine with 270 PS and 350 Nm of torque. The car has a top speed of 250 km/h and is capable of reaching 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds. Watch the video after the break. More»
Presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson from Fifth Gear has made a review video of the new Volkswagen Golf GTD based on the sixth iteration of the mode. For your info, the Golf GTD is powered by a 2.0-liter common rail TDI engine that generates 170 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.2 seconds with a top speed of 138 mph. The car itself is priced at £21,850 which is slightly cheaper than the GTI. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Popular British TV show, Fifth Gear has released a review video of Volkswagen Golf VI GTI. For your info, the Golf VI GTI is equipped with a 2.0-liter four cylinder TSI engine that generates 210 PS. The car is capable of reaching 100 km/h in just 7.2 seconds with a maximum speed of 148 mph. Watch the review video after the jump for more details. More»
The new Volkswagen Golf Estate is set to hit the market real soon, and it will start at a price of €18,500. This new model will come in three trim levels namely the Trendline, Comfortline and Highline along with 6 engine options (petrol and diesel variants) that meet Euro-5 emission standards. More»
Volkswagen is set to introduce its new Volkswagen Golf GTD at the Leipzig Motor Show in Germany tomorrow. The new GTD boasts a 2-liter turbocharged diesel that develops 170 horsepower and uses in average only 5.3-liters of gasoline per 100 km (44.3 mpg). The car goes from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 8.1 seconds with a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). The engine is mated to either a standard 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed DSG automatic. The Golf GTD will available starting May for unannounced price yet. [GlobalMotors]
According to the reputable sources at U.K.’s CAR Magazine, Volkswagen is preparing to launch a new version of its Golf GTI at the Frankfurt Auto Show this fall. Dubbed as the VW Golf GTI-R, this new hatchback will sport a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a total output of 266hp. The car will apparently undergo a weight loss programme and will use four-wheel drive system. The car is expected to hit showroom in winter 2009-2010. [CarMagazine]
