Volkswagen says that the Golf GTI is an icon and we definitely agree since it’s our favorite hot-hatch and has sold over 1.7 million units since its debut in 1976. As announced earlier in the month, Volkswagen is launching two special-edition versions of the GTI at Tour 2010. The Golf GTI adidas gets wider tracks, [...]
While Audi will be showing different versions of the A1 at the Worthersee Tour 2010, Volkswagen will display a hardcore version of the Volkswagen GTI. Known as the Volkswagen Golf GTI Adidas, the special-edition hatchback gets wider tracks, upgraded brake discs and pads, a lightweight exhaust system and revised springs and dampers. It also gets [...]
At the 2009 Wörthersee Volkswagen unveiled two new concepts including a customized version of the 2010 Golf GTI and the 2010 Polo. The two concepts celebrate the arrival of the two new Volkswagen models. Both models feature a firey-red color called “Firespark Metallic” and ride on 18 to 19-inch black/silver alloy wheels. Other modifications include smoked [...]
The 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI and the new 2010 Polo are the latest additions to the Volkswagen lineup. At this year’s 2009 Wörthersee event, Volkswagen is celebrating the two new additions with two new concepts of each model. The Golf GTI Wörthersee 09 concept features a firey-red color called “Firespark Metallic” and 19-inch high-gloss black alloy wheels. Other [...]
So you’re pretty excited that the 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI is on its way to the stateside later this summer; however, you’re pretty disappointed that the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine only makes 206-hp. Well, while you remain sad and unsatisfied, tuner Mcchip is offering the European market with a performance package that boosts output of the [...]
As you already know by now, Volkswagen has decided to drop the “Rabbit” and bring back the “Golf” nameplate to North America. Today at the 2009 New York Auto Show, the 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI made that very clear with its first presence on U.S. soil. Under the hood is 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder unit making [...]
As reported last week, Volkswagen confirmed today in a press release that the Golf nameplate will be coming back to the U.S. with the six-generation model of the hatchback. “The Golf is an iconic nameplate for the Volkswagen Brand and it is known throughout the world,” said Mark Barnes, COO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “The [...]
Later this summer you’ll be able to see the sixth-generation Golf GTI take over U.S. roads – for now you can check out the latest video of the hot hatchback in action. Refresher: Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine making 206-hp and 206 lb-ft of torque. 0 to 62 mph comes in 6.9 seconds, [...]
The 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI will be going on sale in Germany in just a few days with sales to begin across Europe after Easter. Volkswagen said that the North American and Asian launch of the high-performance hatchback is scheduled for late summer. Power comes from a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine pumping out 206-hp with [...]
The six-generation of the Golf GTI will go on sale in Europe later this summer followed by the North American market debut in October 2009. However, if you’re the patient kind, Volkswagen is reportedly working on an even harder and faster Golf GTI for European launch in fall 2009 (no word on a North American debut). According to [...]
