Wll there be a Golf GTI wagon????

**Tigger** · 26-11-2012, 06:17 PM

So, in line with Skoda's RS wagon, what are the thoughts re VW designing a GTI wagon?

Now that Ford have the Focus ST Wagon (sadly not for Aust according to the latest Wheels mag), it would seem a suitable choice...

I chose the Octavia RS for the load carrying features, as well asd the "sportyness", so I reckon there are many who would like a GTI in a wagon...

Thoughts?

**team_v** · 26-11-2012, 06:26 PM

I don't think there would be a need considering the Skoda vRS fills this niche market well.

**illusnz** · 26-11-2012, 06:35 PM

But the skoda resale value isn't all that great.

**Jake02** · 26-11-2012, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by illusnz

But the Skoda resale value isn't all that great.

Not that that is really that relevant, but to be honest I don't think VW nor Skoda really care that much about resale value, nor their customers (especially in Australia). A lack of a Golf GTI wagon is probably the only example where VW isn't shooting Skoda in the foot. That the Golf GTI (let alone a wagon version) is more expensive than the bigger and better equipped RS is probably even more reason why they don't do a wagon.

**alebonau** · 26-11-2012, 10:10 PM

not sure on gti wagon, but they used to have a R wagon that was pretty popular. if they had one now again I reckon would sell quite a few !

**JustCruisn** · 26-11-2012, 10:16 PM

The GTI is the original hot hatch, not hot wagon. It is a classic proven formula with cult following. Why would VW want to risk it with a wagon? They may make a hot wagon but I doubt it would carry a GTI badge. I think an R wagon may be more likely.

**Deadpool** · 26-11-2012, 10:17 PM

They'll most likely stick with the Golf Wagon if we even get it. Those things are rarer than Viper Green Scirocco R's.

**LunchboxVRS** · 26-11-2012, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by JustCruisn

The GTI is the original hot hatch, not hot wagon. It is a classic proven formula with cult following. Why would VW want to risk it with a wagon? They may make a hot wagon but I doubt it would carry a GTI badge. I think an R wagon may be more likely.

If there going to do a cabriolet gti then why not a wagon. Just from that they have already gone away from it just being a hot hatch People want more versatility in there car while still being the brand/spec they like. Even supercar manufactures are heading this way. Most
Make a four door. And the ferrari FF Is designed to take lots of luggage and be drivable in all conditions.
I would buy one over the skoda even if it was $5k more for the simple fact it would be all golf not half one car at Front. And a different car at the rear. Until the new one comes out which knowing them will be the same anyway.

**AdamD** · 27-11-2012, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by alebonau

not sure on gti wagon, but they used to have a R wagon that was pretty popular. if they had one now again I reckon would sell quite a few !

There's never been an R wagon. The closest there's ever been was a VR6 in the Mk4, but that didn't really have sporting pretensions.

In fact since the Mk4 they've never even fitted a 2.0 petrol engine to a Golf wagon. Clearly they haven't seen a need for it thus far.

**Bflat** · 27-11-2012, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by AdamD

There's never been an R wagon. The closest there's ever been was a VR6 in the Mk4, but that didn't really have sporting pretensions.

In fact since the Mk4 they've never even fitted a 2.0 petrol engine to a Golf wagon. Clearly they haven't seen a need for it thus far.

Probably a reference to the R36 Passat.