Golf GT on volkswagen.com.au

[GoLfMan]

what about APR upgrades for the GT-TDI, what kind of power could they extract out of it by flashing it? Are APR bringing out an upgrade for it??? surely?!?!

[GTTDI]

On the 5dr thing, I'd be patient specs have not been officially released yet

Here's hoping.

Although, I have been bugging both VW dealers in perth. One says 3 door only other says 5 door only. Not too much of a suprise there, only consistent point is one configuration only.

Still suppose we have to wait and see, pictures are 5 door though

And better not be 38K too close to GTI to resist buying that.

[flightlessbird]

Some are being driven by the inhabitants of B.S. Castle in Lord St, but have been unable to snag one for look/drive

[poloplayer]

Apparently the car is utter crap though...

[phaeton]

Here's hoping.

Although, I have been bugging both VW dealers in perth. One says 3 door only other says 5 door only. Not too much of a suprise there, only consistent point is one configuration only.

Still suppose we have to wait and see, pictures are 5 door though

And better not be 38K too close to GTI to resist buying that.

LOL Dealers

On the pricing thats just my guess VGA may have a surprise for us ?

Apparently the car is utter crap though...

Everything I've read about TSI is very positive and it wouldn't have won Engine of the Year if it was crap

[GTTDI]

On the pricing thats just my guess VGA may have a surprise for us ?

I'm suprised that the sportline model is still going to be on the menu here.

Correct me if I'm wrong 2.0 TDI Sportline was hard to get in oz for a while, 2.0FSI is being phased out, in fact is pretty much gone in Europe/UK markets (was this the reason for recent offer on 2.0FSI comfortline?). If I was VGA, I would kill sportline, having 2.0TDI, 1.6FSI available in comfortline maybe bring in the 1.4 TSI 103kW Comfortline and the have the 1.4 125kW TSI and 2.0 125kW TDI engines for GT. So making the pricing the same as the current sportline? Makes for easy differentiation between model ranges and solves pricing issues vs GTI.

Just my 5cents

[briseos]

The problem with the Sportline in Aus was the importers - they stripped out most of the 'extras' that should be included in the sportline "top of the line" - instead of the Climate Controlled aircon, bigger wheels with sport suspension, and a few other things being ADDED to the Comfortline level specs, they took out the auto lights/wipers etc so the price was kept down. Yet, when they brought out the Jettas, all the specs were included for the one price.

Nevertheless, I personally chose the Sportline TDi in 2005 (and waited 4 months for the 'privilege') for the much improved handling characteristics and the climate control dual zone aircon - both have proven to be worth the wait. The Sportline 2.0TDi in DSG is the best car of the Golf range, even including the GTI in some ways as the GTI seats are a little extreme if you have a fat arse or bad back.... and I can still keep with my GTI mates on a brisk run for almost half the fuel!!

[GTTDI]

Very interesting, in the UK, the "Sport" model Range and "GT" model range are being merged into one model range. Now if they would just get on with selling them in australia!!

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new_cars/golf/gtsport

[DaveMack]

thanks heaps, did they try and delete it after they got that online?
I will be going for a test drive on sunday...yay!

This model is here already? Might go in for a test drive myself ... just get a feel of it.

Dave

[phaeton]

Very interesting, in the UK, the "Sport" model Range and "GT" model range are being merged into one model range. Now if they would just get on with selling them in australia!!

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new_cars/golf/gtsport

Thats a very interesting development, I'm sure Wolfsburg will watch and see how it sells.