Check out this limited edition Volkswagen Beetle GSR. Limited to just 3,500 units, this attractive looking hatchback comes with black and yellow theme, GSR lettering, R-line designed bumpers and a black rear spoiler, and is equipped with a set of 19″ Tornado alloy wheels fitted with 235/40 tires. Underneath, power comes from a 2.0-liter TSI engine (w/ either a 6-speed manual or DSG gearbox) that outputs 210HP and 280Nm of torque. [AR]
Volkswagen has showcased their newest hatchback/wagon ‘Gran Lavida’ at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show. Based on the Lavida compact sedan, the Lavida Gran will come in three different engine options including two naturally aspirated gasoline 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter four cylinder mills, and a turbocharged 1.4-liter TSI engine. The Lavida Gran will go on sale in China later this year. [Autoevolution]
The all new Volkswagen Golf GTD has just been priced in the UK. First introduced at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show last month, the Golf GTD is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged common rail diesel engine that outputs 184 hp and 380 Nm of torque. Prices ranging from 25,285 GBP (about $38,653) to 27,355 GBP (about $41,817), depending on the body style and transmission. [Autoevolution]
Volkswagen has just announced the availability of their new hot hatchback ’2013 Golf VII GTI’ in the UK. Priced from 25,845 GBP (about $39,639), the 2013 Golf VII GTI is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine (w/ a 6-speed manual gearbox) that generates 220 hp and 350 Nm of torque. Performance-wise, the car has a top speed of 246 km/h and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. [AR]
The new all-electric version of the 2013 Up! has just been introduced by Volkswagen. This compact city car is equipped with an electric motor that outputs 82HP and 210Nm of torque. In terms of performance, it offers a driving range of 150 km and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 14 seconds (135 km/h top speed). [AR]
ABT Sportsline has showed off their latest performance package for the new Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVII. The 2.0-liter TSI engine of Golf GTI MkVII receives new power kits that will boost output from 220 PS to 270 PS. [Autoevolution]
