Golf GTD

[Lima]

The pricing for the GTD posted earlier is correct and has now been officially released by Volkswagen...

Volkswagen Golf GTD - Australian specs & pricing

[G-rig]

That puts the 5 door DSG GTD a bit too close to the 5 door DSG GTI for my money.

Yeah why wouldn't you get a GTI then.

[Lima]

Because you want lower fuel consumption and awesome in-gear acceleration.

[Zeke]

Where are the government lead incentives to go diesel (green), ie lower rego , higher tax deductions for business users etc. Europe is so far ahead of Australia in offering these type of incentives.

[hooba]

Where are the government lead incentives to go diesel (green), ie lower rego , higher tax deductions for business users etc. Europe is so far ahead of Australia in offering these type of incentives.

It may have something to do with the fact that all of Australia's diesel is made from imported raw materials. Current thinking appears to be focused on improving the take up of E10 (we can make the ethanol in country) and LPG (of which we have plenty of reserves). My local council gives discounts to diesels based on their green rating when it comes to the cost of parking permits.

[pologti18t]

Where are the government lead incentives to go diesel (green), ie lower rego , higher tax deductions for business users etc. Europe is so far ahead of Australia in offering these type of incentives.

How is diesel "green"? Generally a diesel car will produce more noxious exhaust fumes (particulates, NOX) than a petrol car. They are the important pollutants in major cities. Forget the C02 rubbish.

[X-Rated]

Yeah why wouldn't you get a GTI then.

Because not everyone wants to hunt for 98RON petrol!

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[Lima]

Where are the government lead incentives to go diesel (green), ie lower rego , higher tax deductions for business users etc. Europe is so far ahead of Australia in offering these type of incentives.

Well you could option a GTD up to $75K before you have to pay LCT, instead of $57K for a car with a consumption rating of over 7.5l/100km, haha. (I think that consumption figure is right, it's close anyway.)

[Comegetsome]

Hi all,

Saw a GTD at a dealer today which will remain anonymous. I was impressed! The interior is nicely understated compared to the jacky in the GTI and the wheels look very nice with the shadow effect on the inside. I think I might have to seriously consider this car. Yes, for me diesel is important for the torque surge. I truly believe non-diesel drivers have to experience it first hand before they really understand, it not all about power (kW's).

CGS

[Greg Roles]

Amen brother.