Volkswagen Golf GTD Revealed; to debut at Geneva Motor Show

After launching the MK 7 Golf in Paris last year, German auto major Volkswagen has now revealed a new top-of the line diesel version Golf GTD ahead of its scheduled debut at the Geneva Motor Show, next month. 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.

With a six-speed manual gearbox, the Golf GTD, powered by a 2.0-litre common rail turbodiesel producing 181bhp and 380Nm of torque from 1,750rpm, consumes just one gallon of fuel every 67.3 miles, making for CO2 emissions of only 109 g/km.  With the optional six-speed DSG, fuel consumption is around 25kmpl.  Acceleration from zero to 100mph takes just 7.5 seconds, while the top speed is 230kmph.

The Golf GTD comes with smoked LED rear lights with LED licence plate illumination, along with chrome dual tailpipes, 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/45 tyres, side skirts, a rear diffuser, sports suspension and a large roof spoiler.

Distinctive GTD features distinguish the interior: along with tartan sports seats, a black rooflining, sports steering wheel, stainless steel pedals, there is also a GTD-specific 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.

The new Golf GTD is available in Germany at an entry-level price of 29,350 euros, and orders begin on 5 March.  UK sales are expected to start in April, with deliveries in the summer.  Pricing and specification is yet to be confirmed.

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