The new Golf GTD will be in Volkswagen showrooms from Monday, and customers can get behind the wheel from just £199 a month, using Solutions PCP from Volkswagen Financial Services, or from just £25,285 on the road.  What’s more, with combined fuel economy of up to 67.3 mpg, emissions as low as 109 g/km and an insurance group rating of 26E (four groups lower than the previous model), the Golf GTD is as economical to own and run as it is rapid.

Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged common rail diesel engine (TDI) with 184 PS, the Golf GTD can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in just 7.5 seconds, while the top speed is 142 mph.  Maximum torque – the characteristic that arguably best defines the easily accessible performance of the GTD – has risen from 350 Nm (258 lbs ft) to 380 Nm (280 lbs ft) from just 1,750 rpm. 

While the standard six-speed manual Golf GTD consumes just one gallon of fuel every 67.3 miles, even with the optional six-speed DSG fuel consumption is 62.8 mpg and CO₂ emissions 119 g/km.  As evidence of the progress which Volkswagen has made over the years in combining performance and economy, when the first generation Golf BlueMotion went on sale at the end of 2007, it too returned 62.8 mpg and had CO₂emissions of 119 g/km.

The Golf GTD comes with smoked LED rear lights with LED licence plate illumination, along with standard bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, chrome dual tailpipes, 18-inch ‘Nogaro’ alloy wheels with 225/40 tyres, side skirts, a rear diffuser, sports suspension and a large roof spoiler.

Distinctive GTD features distinguish the interior: along with tartan ‘Jacara Grey’ sports seats, a black roof lining, sports steering wheel, and stainless steel pedals, there is also a GTD-specific gear lever, trim strips and instrument cluster.  Standard features including progressive steering, white ambience lighting, 2Zone climate control and a touchscreen infotainment system which also includes DAB digital radio, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity.

As well as high performance, a high level of safety equipment comes as standard in the Golf GTD.  On top of high passive safety levels – thanks in part to a passenger cell made from high- and ultra-high strength steels – active safety features include the Automatic Post-Collision Braking system, a pre-crash system, Front Assist, City Emergency Braking, Automatic Distance Control, and seven airbags as standard, including one for the driver’s knees.

Optional equipment includes 19-inch ‘Santiago’ alloy wheels, ‘Vienna’ leather upholstery, keyless entry, High Beam Assist, Lane Assist, Park Assist (parking sensors are standard), a rear view camera, ACC Adaptive Chassis Control, touchscreen satellite navigation and a Dynaudio sound pack with 10-channel amplifier and eight speakers.

Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk