Comments on: Volkswagen launches Golf GTI in Europe

By: GTIman

GTIman — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:16:52 +0000

The finish and quality of the new GTI is perfect. The front and rear end of the new GTI 09 have that sporty muscle look which is really impressive and the twin exhaust really looks like power im ordering the red one NOW!

By: Marty

Marty — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:07:30 +0000

I like the look of it and am very interested to see what the pricing will be. Great fuel efficiency for the performance that you get. The tartan is passable but would prefer leather. Only question is how much?? It is currently a $3,000 option!!

With regard to the fuel consumption I think you will find it is about 7.4L/100km. The US use a US Gallon which would return a figure of 6.1L/100km but the UK use an Imperial Gallon which returns a figure of 7.4L/100km. The US Gallon is only 80% of the Imperial Gallon used in the UK.

Hope this clears it up for everyone.

By: maximark

maximark — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:54:38 +0000

Just saw a GTI Mark V today and I agree with BMW, the old model look more agressive from the front and rear, more sporty.

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:05:34 +0000

“The Monza rims are the signature design of the GTI 5″

Err, not totally correct. The standard 17″ wheels on the AU GTI are Denver and the US 18″ wheels are Hufeisen, commonly known as Huffs. I believe the UK stadard 18s are Monza, not sure what the UK 17s are.

But that’s nitpicking, they all follow the same theme. I like the black inside rim, on the Denvers the silver colour gets filthy quickly, and you need to take the wheels off to clean properly. But that just adds to the joy of GTI ownership :)

I wouldn’t trade to the MKVI GTI either, there’s not quite enough better stuff to warrant the change, and it’s still FWD. I lament the lack of traction on mine a lot.

So for me the upgrade would be the R20T which is, of course, still a rumour. Maybe it will come with the Audi 2.5TSI – that would be something, or even the Audi 3.0 V6 Supercharged engine – now that would be insanely nice, 248kW of power and 439Nm with ZERO LAG. Dreammmmm on, the price would be a killer.

By: Andronicus

Andronicus — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:03:40 +0000

It just looks so…. beige.

By: Neo Utopia

Neo Utopia — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:17:50 +0000

sorry spelling correction: nippon!

By: BMW

BMW — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:25:03 +0000

old one looks way better

By: Neo Utopia

Neo Utopia — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:57:21 +0000

The Monza rims are the signature design of the GTI 5 and now 6, so they are there for a model distinguishing reason, and yes they look more like 18″ rather than 17″ on the above GTI. I am still a bit confused about an old man’s golfy tartan pattern on the seat covers, leather with red stitching for me please. Overall I like the progressive/evolutionary front design, interior could be a little bit more adventurous (I’m sure its very practical though) and the rear has more of a sporty emphases.

Can’t wait for the review and comparison between the rumored GTI-R, Evo and STI, could the GTI-R actually outperform the Nipon weapons?

By: Pauly

Pauly — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:51:25 +0000

I think im going to start saving my money for this car. Aim to get it in 2010 once the hype dies down abit.

I love the car, love the wheels, love the tartan seats (forget the leather imo).

Options I want:

Park Assist
Adapative Cruise Control
Sun Roof
Xenons
Sat Nav
Maybe reversing Camera

The options are going to kill me. IS ADAPTIVE CHASSIS CONTROL going to be standard? or another Option?

But I must have this car as a 3 door with DSG, tossing up between Red, Black or White.

By: Marty

Marty — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:55:49 +0000

This thing is quick and torquey and more luxurious but I still prefer the Type R Civic.

By: JasonP

JasonP — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:09:23 +0000

Really don’t like those wheels……..love the rest though.

By: VW Freak

VW Freak — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:16:42 +0000

We’ll wait for the R20T to be replace our MKV GTI, thanks.

By: John

John — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:56:34 +0000

Lol the Tartan, nah its not for me, leather all teh way. Somehow it looks like it needs side skirts for a bit more aggressive stance. Power figures are a nice impovement and the car looks the deal. But this GTI isnt for me, i’ll be waiting for the GTI-R :)

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:32:58 +0000

Looooooove the tartan, too. Blog suicide done and dusted.

By: QwkEddie

QwkEddie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:23:59 +0000

Not bad.Still looks very similiar to the the MKV.Infact the rear of the MKV looks classier than the MKVI.
Overall the styling looks very generic I can’t understand people describing some aspect of the styling as sensational?
The interior looks very nice and the front is growing on me.
Before I make a decision(to purchase),I have to wait until the new Megane RS comes out with 184KW and 350 NM and not to mention the “smiling” Mazda 3 MPS.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:48:05 +0000

V. nice. I’ll have mine in United Grey with leather, DSG and xenons plz.

Re: the wheels, it says 17s are standard but those in the pics look like 18s to me (and they look great; the stance of the rear 3/4 view is sensational).

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:08:33 +0000

VW really are leading the way with engine and drivetrain technology. Excellent fuel consumption for a turbo charged engine in a car weighing around 1400kg.

Price should be similar to the MKV GTi, should be great value for money. The tuning packages will be coming out pretty quick for this car I would suspect.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:58:40 +0000

VW UK website lists manual as 7.3 L/100, DSG 7.4. Maybe the Aus figures are different? Still pretty impressive.

By: tSi..

tSi.. — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:45:39 +0000

sorry, 7.1 liters per 100kms

By: tSi..

tSi.. — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:44:25 +0000

It’s handsome….. I think they typed it wrong about fuel consumption.. Should be 7.0 liters per 100 Kms