Autocar: Mk VI Golf GTI full details

ahpadt · September 24th, 2008, 11:50 PM

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/01_2009_vw_gti_live.jpg

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http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/18_2009_vw_gti_live.jpg

Quote:

We're still sour that the Scirocco isn't making it to our shores, but Volkswagen is throwing us a bone with the restyled 2009 MK VI GTI. The new front end made a successful transition from the low-slung hatch that's beyond our reach, finally eschewing the gaping maw that's afflicted Audi designs of late. Both three- and five-door variants were on hand here at the Paris Motor Show, and overall, we're even more smitten with the six then we were with the outgoing model.

As reported previously, the new GTI is packing a revised 2.0-liter TFSI four putting out 210 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque through either a six-speed manual or DSG gearbox and on to the front wheels through a new electronic limited-slip differential (XDS).

After spending some time inside were reminded why VW (and Audi) are making some of the best interiors in the biz, with suitably supportive seats, confident switchgear and a small diameter steering wheel that we want to put under our pillow at night.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/02/p...olkswagen-gti/

I think I prefer the MK V GTI and the Scirocco over this. I just don't like the look of it...

EDIT: Updated pictures.
EDIT2: New pictures + autoblog news.
EDIT3: Motorshow pictures.

BlaRo · September 24th, 2008, 11:53 PM

Any more retro and they're going to start pumping out the old ones.

I like it though, hope it captures the same rock-star hooliganism idea that the Mk4 did. Keeping the plaid seats is a good start!

Cold Fussion · September 25th, 2008, 1:36 AM

Not a fan of the front. Shame there is going to be no more R32 though images/smilies/sad.gif

Scott · September 25th, 2008, 1:37 AM

I hope they bring out a whole new set of cool commercials... we need more of those!

NecroJoe · September 25th, 2008, 4:09 AM

Why would someone buy the 3-door over the Scirocco? I think it looks better than this, and if I understand correctly, the Scirocco is close to a GTI as far as it mechanicals...

flyingfridge · September 25th, 2008, 5:28 AM

I'm a fan! It looks like the W12 concept without the kankles images/smilies/w00t.gif

Why buy the scirocco when you could have this? This has more power...

EDIT: bigger pics on autoblog

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/mk6_1.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/mk6_4.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/09/mk6_3.jpg

NecroJoe · September 25th, 2008, 5:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingfridge

Why buy the scirocco when you could have this? This has more power...

Only by 7hp...and if Wikipedia is at all accurate on the weights...the GTI is 400-1,200 lbs heavier than the Scirocco.

That said...2,300lbs for the Scirocco seems, oh, maybe just a WEEEE bit optimistic. *laughs*

Dsemaj · September 25th, 2008, 6:44 AM

I'm liking the details on it. Almost prefer it to the Scirocco in some ways.

NooDle · September 25th, 2008, 7:30 AM

I like. The fabric used on those front seats is still images/smilies/love.gif

But this looks like a sort of mix between the old GTI and the Scirocco. The Scirocco is prettier though, so I see no reason whatsoever for buying a 3 door GTI...

5 door GTI is where it's at though

fbc · September 25th, 2008, 8:06 AM

Sweet, they've kept the tartan seat trim. I like - it's not shouty, but that's okay, a GTI shouldn't be.

jensked · September 25th, 2008, 8:16 AM

Don't like the steering wheel...too small for all those buttons.

I like the older GTI models better (Belgian Gendarmerie used to drive those)

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/09/25/011-038VW_Golf_GTI_(orig.)_000.JPG

leviathan · September 25th, 2008, 8:23 AM

Why do they need this when they've got the Scirocco? Which is just better images/smilies/smile.gif

No, seriously. There might be sense in the 5-door model, but why bring out a model which is almost identical to the Scirocco with the 3-door? Even the looks are almost the same, which means that they're gonna split the same market - and that means less sales for both of them. As Clarkson once put it: "I have two legs, so I'll shoot me in this one!"

Or, considering that Scirocco is based on Mk V GTi, and this is more advanced (being the Mk VI), then it will kill off the Scirocco. Still I don't see any sense behind it.

cvrefugee · September 25th, 2008, 8:26 AM

You guys talk about the Scirocco being better, but isn't that model not coming to the U.S.?

NooDle · September 25th, 2008, 8:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jensked

I like the older GTI models better (Belgian Gendarmerie used to drive those)

and I drove one of those too! images/smilies/w00t.gif

http://www.farzadsf1gallery.com/image_upload/Golf.JPG

Shawn · September 25th, 2008, 9:26 AM

I don't say this often with a new car, but I think this is a big improvement over the MkV.

Kind of weird though, seeing as how the MkV GTI has only been available in North America for about 2 years. The one issue I had with the MkV was that it looked a little unconventional and sort of resembled a type of critter with those big headlamps and long honeycomb grille.

I think this looks sporty in a much more subtle way... it's like they took design cues from the new Scirocco, then went and de-uglified it.

How come the rims are the exact same though? They're very nice, but in the least and update would be appreciated. I'll be looking forward to see one in the flesh when they hit NA hopefully by 2015. images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Solberg · September 25th, 2008, 11:15 AM

I think it looks great.

Despite what they say, rumors suggest that there will be a R32.

Elvis313 · September 25th, 2008, 11:30 AM

IMO the best-looking Golf ever, can't wait to see it on the road

MadCow809 · September 25th, 2008, 12:14 PM

weird looking car... might take some time to get used to.

They didnt even bother changing the rims : (

emil_t · September 25th, 2008, 12:19 PM

it's fugly, would buy the sport sirocco instead

Vltros · September 25th, 2008, 1:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingfridge

I'm a fan! It looks like the W12 concept without the kankles images/smilies/w00t.gif

I thought exactly the same looking at the pictures.

Boring, Dull, souless... etc. and many other synonyms come to my head when I think about the New Golf/GTi. I'll take a Scirocco please!

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NooDle Ik ben niet alleen lekker met kaas! Joined: Jul 20th, 2005 Last Online: 11:55 AM Location: Belgium Age: 28 Posts: 6,163 Car: Opel Astra 2.2 DTI Rep Power: 127	I like. The fabric used on those front seats is still But this looks like a sort of mix between the old GTI and the Scirocco. The Scirocco is prettier though, so I see no reason whatsoever for buying a 3 door GTI... 5 door GTI is where it's at though __________________ Italian noodles to the rescue!

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leviathan Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 1:56 AM Location: Darmstadt, Germany Age: 20 Posts: 316 Car: '01 Audi A6 2.4 Rep Power: 24	Why do they need this when they've got the Scirocco? Which is just better No, seriously. There might be sense in the 5-door model, but why bring out a model which is almost identical to the Scirocco with the 3-door? Even the looks are almost the same, which means that they're gonna split the same market - and that means less sales for both of them. As Clarkson once put it: "I have two legs, so I'll shoot me in this one!" Or, considering that Scirocco is based on Mk V GTi, and this is more advanced (being the Mk VI), then it will kill off the Scirocco. Still I don't see any sense behind it.

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cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Corona, CA Age: 29 Posts: 3,821 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 91	You guys talk about the Scirocco being better, but isn't that model not coming to the U.S.?

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