2021 VW Golf GTD Brings 197 HP Diesel To The UK From £32,790

Started by cawimmer430, October 22, 2020, 06:45:29 AM

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2021 VW Golf GTD Brings 197 HP Diesel To The UK From £32,790

In a world where diesel engines are being phased out at a surprisingly high rate, VW still believes its 2.0-liter TDI unit can convince buyers, especially when putting down 197 HP (200 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) in something like the all-new Golf GTD.

Its top speed and acceleration figures are pretty close to those of the GTI, with a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 7.1 seconds, with the help of a 7-speed DSG gearbox.



Aside from its dynamic prowess, the new GTD can also drive up to 600 miles (965 km) on a single tank of diesel.

UK buyers can finally begin placing orders for the GTD, with pricing starting from £32,790 ($43,000), which, aside from the previously-mentioned drivetrain also gets them a dynamic styling pack with an illuminated front grille, sporty bumpers and honeycomb LED front fog lights, as well as VW's IQ.Light LED matrix headlights and 18-inch 'Bakersfield' alloy wheels.

Other gear includes keyless entry, three-zone climate control system, integrated puddle lights for the foldable door mirrors, front sports seats finished in a grey version of Jacara cloth, an aluminum gear lever and a leather-wrapped multifunction sports steering wheel with paddle shifters.



"The Golf GTD is the third member of the Golf GT trio, each one featuring a different set of characteristics. The iconic, enthusiast-focused Golf GTI and the ultra-low emissions Golf GTE plug-in hybrid are now joined by the high-torque, high-performance GTD," said VW UK Golf product manager, Dale Piper.

"The multi-award-winning new Golf family has options for everyone – petrol, diesel, mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, performance petrol, and now performance diesel. With such a comprehensive powertrain line-up, it's little surprise that the Golf is one of the UK's top-selling cars, and with the GTD's blend of performance and usability, the UK's love affair with fast Golfs is set to continue."








Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2020/10/2021-vw-golf-gtd-brings-197-hp-diesel-to-the-uk-from-32790/
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Raza

I have really warmed to the looks of this generation Golf, but I can't abide one that doesn't have a manual.
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MX793

Golf GTD:

For when you want the appearance of an economical compact car, the driving experience of a sports car, and the ability to roll coal on Prius drivers like a Brodozer.
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cawimmer430

Quote from: Raza  on October 24, 2020, 10:58:56 AM
I have really warmed to the looks of this generation Golf, but I can't abide one that doesn't have a manual.

The lower end models will have one. But the ever increasing EU[SSR] emissions craze mean that manuals are dead in upcoming newer cars.
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cawimmer430

Quote from: MX793 on October 24, 2020, 11:41:28 AM
Golf GTD:

For when you want the appearance of an economical compact car, the driving experience of a sports car, and the ability to roll coal on Prius drivers like a Brodozer.

They're ideal for Germany's Autobahn. You can speed all day and the car will still deliver excellent fuel economy. ;)
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Raza

Quote from: cawimmer430 on October 25, 2020, 05:09:08 AM
The lower end models will have one. But the ever increasing EU[SSR] emissions craze mean that manuals are dead in upcoming newer cars.

Cars are dead to me.
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cawimmer430

Quote from: Raza  on October 27, 2020, 09:07:32 AM
Cars are dead to me.

How will you live in a world where governments literally force you to drive an EV?
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Quote from: cawimmer430 on October 27, 2020, 02:03:38 PM
How will you live in a world where governments literally force you to drive an EV?

Anarchy sounds good
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