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just a quick review but a nice read from the Hamster, with a quick (but inaccurate) golf timeline thrown in for good measure. Original article on the Mirror.co.uk
The Golf GTI lost its way a bit in the 1990s - as other carmakers trotted out hot hatches VW sat back and forgot what exciting small cars are meant to be like.
So we told them and they listened, and made the last generation a real cracker. And it seems like the new one is going to follow its good example.
It's based - of course - on the new MKVI Golf, which is itself based quite heavily on the MKV. Which is no bad thing.
The engine is a new 2.0-litre turbo unit that's got 208bhp (11bhp more than the last GTI) and is cleaner and more economical and can now do 38mpg instead of 35.
But I'm interested in how fast it goes. VW claims the top speed is 149mph, but I'm sure that with a tailwind it'd do 150mph. In theory of course.
The new GTI does 0-62mph in 6.9sec and possibly better if you opt for the twin clutch DSG gearbox instead of the manual six-speed unit. So the new GTI will be quick.
It also looks the part, and quite a bit different from the standard MKVI Golf.
The front has a sexy honeycomb grille with trademark red stripes in it (just like on the pioneering original 1970s GTI).
The headlamps are more angular and there's a pair of vertically stacked foglamps and a body-coloured chin spoiler at the bottom of the front bumper. On the side of the car there are black sill extensions, at the back a roof spoiler and twin chrome exhaust tailpipes. It looks great.
And just as good inside. The GTI has its own sports seats, instrument graphics and a new gearlever and aluminium pedal covers.
The steering wheel is leather covered and looks so good that you might want to unbolt it from the car when you park it in case someone pinches it.
The GTI comes standard on 17in alloys but there are optional 18in alloys if you want your car to look even more imposing.
As usual, there are three and five door models. Of course, the last few Golf GTIs didn't have to deal with the Scirocco.
Presumably VW is assuming that the Golf will be bought by people who need a car that's a bit more spacious and practical.
Prices start at £21,689 for the three-door six-speed GTI rising to £23,579 for the five-door DSG model.
The Golf GTI lost its way a bit in the 1990s - as other carmakers trotted out hot hatches VW sat back and forgot what exciting small cars are meant to be like.
So we told them and they listened, and made the last generation a real cracker. And it seems like the new one is going to follow its good example.
It's based - of course - on the new MKVI Golf, which is itself based quite heavily on the MKV. Which is no bad thing.
The engine is a new 2.0-litre turbo unit that's got 208bhp (11bhp more than the last GTI) and is cleaner and more economical and can now do 38mpg instead of 35.
But I'm interested in how fast it goes. VW claims the top speed is 149mph, but I'm sure that with a tailwind it'd do 150mph. In theory of course.
The new GTI does 0-62mph in 6.9sec and possibly better if you opt for the twin clutch DSG gearbox instead of the manual six-speed unit. So the new GTI will be quick.
It also looks the part, and quite a bit different from the standard MKVI Golf.
The front has a sexy honeycomb grille with trademark red stripes in it (just like on the pioneering original 1970s GTI).
The headlamps are more angular and there's a pair of vertically stacked foglamps and a body-coloured chin spoiler at the bottom of the front bumper. On the side of the car there are black sill extensions, at the back a roof spoiler and twin chrome exhaust tailpipes. It looks great.
And just as good inside. The GTI has its own sports seats, instrument graphics and a new gearlever and aluminium pedal covers.
The steering wheel is leather covered and looks so good that you might want to unbolt it from the car when you park it in case someone pinches it.
The GTI comes standard on 17in alloys but there are optional 18in alloys if you want your car to look even more imposing.
As usual, there are three and five door models. Of course, the last few Golf GTIs didn't have to deal with the Scirocco.
Presumably VW is assuming that the Golf will be bought by people who need a car that's a bit more spacious and practical.
Prices start at £21,689 for the three-door six-speed GTI rising to £23,579 for the five-door DSG model.
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