New Volkswagen Golf GTD expected to go on sale in the UK in April

 

By Jamie White – Head of Communications

 

More than 30 years after the first Volkswagen Golf GTD roared onto our roads, the German manufacturer has announced details of the brand new version.

The new GTD, based on the seventh generation Golf, is the most powerful ever, and like the original it blends performance with fuel-efficiency to make it a great long-distance touring car.

 

The six-speed manual gearbox version of the Golf GTD is powered by a 2.0-litre common rail turbodiesel engine and produces 184 PS, and 380 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm. It consumes just one gallon of fuel every 67.3 miles, making for CO2 emissions of only 109 g/km.

 

The optional six-speed DSG version has fuel consumption of 60.1 mpg and boasts a 0-62mph acceleration of just 7.5 seconds, while the top speed is 142 mph.

 

The Golf GTD will come with a host of features, including smoked LED rear lights with LED licence plate illumination, chrome dual tailpipes, 17-inch alloy wheels, side skirts, a rear diffuser, sports suspension and a roof spoiler.

 

Distinctive GTD features distinguish the interior, which will include tartan sports seats, black roof-lining, sports steering wheel, stainless steel pedals and a GTD gear lever, trim strips and instrument cluster.

 

Comfort is guaranteed thanks to features including progressive steering, white ambience lighting, ‘Climatronic’ climate control, front and rear parking sensors and a winter pack.

 

UK sales of the Volkswagen Golf GTD are expected to start in April, with deliveries in the summer. Pricing and full specification will be confirmed nearer its UK release date.

 

 

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