MK VI GTI Pictures Leaked

[Canadian Turbo]

Today the first images of the Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI have found their way to the net ahead of the model's planned unveiling at the Paris Motor Show next week. The model isn't due to be released on the market until Spring 2009, so we expect the show car to carry a concept label, but little will change once the model hits the production line.

Strong styling inspiration comes from the GTI W12 650 Concept starting with its wide reaching center grille. The front bumper features a one piece air intake and a set of fog lights that are so wide on the bumper they are almost on the fender panels, but do a great job of inducing a widebody appearance. The rear gets a twin exhaust set up housed around the diffuser whilst the popular GTI wheels from the MkV are retained for the new generation.

Technically the new GTI hasn't changed much, possibly to stop the model from stepping on the toes of the new Scirocco, the engine gets a power boost of 10bhp taking total output to 207bhp whilst emissions are down by 11g/km. The improved figures were achieved with a new induction system and for the first time on a GTI, Volkswagen have introduced its new electronic limited-slip differential which they call XDS.

[Canadian Turbo]

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Official pics up already!!!

Following the leaked images from earlier today, VW has released 16 fresh images and first details of the GTI Concept which debuts next week in Paris. Building on what was previous stated, the GTI Concept receives Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC). The ACC aids the already stiffened sport suspension with electronically controlled pneumatic dampeners which have three ride level settings ranging from ‘comfort’ to ‘normal’ and ‘sport’. Depending on the ACC setting and driving conditions, the ACC system also remaps the steering and throttle response for enhanced body control. Also, the new GTI concept features for the first time an electronic limited slip differential (XDS) which is linked to ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme).

The GTI concept is powered by the 2.0-litre four cylinder TSI engine currently seen in the Scirocco producing 210 PS (207hp) – 10 PS more than the Mk V GTI. Despite the increase in power the new engine is still more efficient with 37.6 mpg (combined cycle) while emitting 178 g/km of CO2 compared to 189 g/km for the Mk V GTI. 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 7.2 seconds before reaching a top speed of 148 mph making it the fastest standard production GTI yet.

Finished in typical GTI interior traits, it receives a flat-bottomed lack leather steering wheel finished with red stitching and the sports seats sport the traditional grey tartan cloth reminiscent of the Mk I and Mk V models.

The Golf GTI starts production in spring 2009.

[Canadian Turbo]

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Personally the exterior is ok, would like to see some new wheels, but the interior is amazing!!!!

[Bullfrog]

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Bye Bye Mkv

[The_Stig]

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Wow I love that. That will for sure be my next car right there!

[The_Stig]

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Do we have a price yet?

[Canadian Turbo]

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Still technically a concept at this point so will have to wait for more details and also have to see NA spec over the Euro spec too, I would think we wont be seeing this till a 2010 model if we are lucky.

[turbomeyers]

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i want that car . bad . the only car i like better is the sirocco

[Bubbleboy]

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Can't wait to see what they do with the GTI-R.

[DigitalAudio]

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Nice, I like the seats, they look very comfortable!

[BadKenny]

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Dual exhaust, better interior...."electronic LSD"..that better not be the EDL junk from Audi that just uses the brakes to force power transfer to the non-slipping wheel. If XDS is the real deal, I may have to trade my GTI in once the 5-door comes out.

Too bad about the TSI engine though, I would've loved a high boost version of the 1.4TSI twincharger....

[DubSport]

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Wow, the GTI got its interior back! Guess they learned from the MKV...
I'm impressed!

[James]

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hot damn.

I wonder what the GLI will look like?

[Turkey]

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Is it just me of does it look shorter and/or wider?

[Canadian Turbo]

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From the Vortex

We won't see the new Golf VI GTI here in the States till August/September of 2009 as a 2010 model. Until then VW will have very limited numbers of 2009 Golf V GTI models available, so if you like the current style, scoop one up now. Pricing on the new Golf VI GTI is expected to stay close to the same price as the existing 2009 Golf V GTI.

Wonder if I can wait till then for a new car???