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2014 Volkswagen Golf VII GTI by Caractere and JMS

Caractere Automobile and JMS has teamed up to prepare a special tuning program for Volkswagen Golf GTI and GTD models. Both come with a number of styling upgrades, but there is no information about performance packages.

The exterior of 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI/GTD can be modified with a new lip spoiler with a built-in diffuser and air intake covers. It can be easily fitted to the standard front bumper with mounting materials. The price is €589. There is also a new pair of side skirts for another €420 as well as different rear diffusers starting from €303. The tuning specialists also offer a rear skirt set with a new muffler and diffuser – €1,184.

Other special features are a roof-mounted spoiler – €303 and a hatch blend cover – €232. Last, but not least is the set of new 19” Caractere CW1 alloy wheels fitted with 225/35 R19 tires. The pricing is available upon request.

The tuning package is also available for the normal versions of the new Golf VII, but the pricing is a bit different, because of further modifications in installation.

2014 Volkswagen Golf VII GTI is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 220HP (162 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 246 km/h (153 mph). There is also GTI Performance package boosting the engine with 10HP more. In this case, it will do 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and 250 km/h (155 mph).

Source: Caractere

June 25, 2014

2014 Volkswagen Golf VII GTD – Price £25,285

2014 Volkswagen Golf VII GTD

Volkswagen has announced the pricing for the 2014 Golf VII GTD. The performance diesel hatchback comes from just £25,285 OTR. It boasts an impressive fuel economy and nice performance.

The new Golf VII GTD is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged common rail diesel engine – 184HP (135 kW) and 380Nm (280 lb-ft) at 1,750 RPM. 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 228 km/h (142 mph). It can return 67.3 mpg on combined cycle with 109 g/km of CO2 – 4.2 liters / 100 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” ‘Nogaro’ alloy wheels with 225/40 tyres, side skirts, a rear diffuser, sports suspension and a large roof spoiler.

The interior boasts 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.

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” ‘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.

Golf GTD model line-up and pricing

Trim level	Engine derivative	CO₂, g/km	Urban mpg	Extra-urban mpg	Combined mpg	Price, £ RRP OTR

GTD	2.0-litre TDI 184 PS 3dr	109	55.4	76.3	67.3	25,285
GTD	2.0-litre TDI 184 PS 5dr	109	55.4	76.3	67.3	25,940
GTD	2.0-litre TDI 184 PS DSG 3dr	119	51.4	70.6	62.8	26,700
GTD	2.0-litre TDI 184 PS DSG 5dr	122	49.6	68.9	60.1	27,355

Source: Volkswagen

August 2, 2013

ABT 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII GTD – 210HP and 430Nm

ABT has announced their tuning package for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII GTD. The tuning company turns the highly-efficient diesel into a hot hatchback.

ABT Sportsline wants to underscore the dynamic look of the Golf GTD and has equipped it, like its predecessors, with Bavarian extras: customised aerodynamic elements are just as much part of it as is a powerful and dependable uprating.

The aerodynamics package includes a new front spoiler, front grille, a pair of modified side skirts and trunk lid spoiler. There are also headlight covers and mirror covers. Last, but not least are the four-pipe exhaust and rear skirt insert.

The 2.0 liter turbocharged diesel is boosted to 210HP (155 kW) and 430Nm (319 lb-ft), which is an increase of 26HP and 50Nm.

ABT also offers different sets of ER-C or DR 18” and 19” alloy wheels fitted with proper tires.

Source: ABT

June 24, 2013

2013 Volkswagen Golf GTD – UK Price £25,285

2013 Volkswagen Golf GTD - Rear Angle

Volkswagen has announced the pricing for Golf VII GTD in the UK. The hot hatchback diesel is starting from £25,285, which is just £310 more than its predecessor.

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII GTD is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder common-rail diesel with 184HP (135 kW) at 3,500RPM and 379Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,750RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or DSG for additional £1415.

0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). It returns 67.3 mpg UK – 4.1 liters per 100 km in combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 109 g/km.

Some of the highlights include smoked LED rear lights, bi-xenon headlights, LED license plate illumination, LED daytime running lights, 18-inch alloys with 225/40 tires, chrome dual tailpipes, sports suspension, rear diffuser, beefier side skirts and a big roof spoiler.

The interior boasts Jacara Grey sports seats, sports steering wheel, black roof lining, stainless steel pedals and GTD-specific gear lever, instrument cluster and trim strips.

There is also a dual-zone climate control, white ambience lighting and touchscreen infotainment system.

Golf GTD model line-up and pricing:

Trimlevel	Enginederivative	CO₂,g/km	Urbanmpg	Extra-urbanmpg	Combinedmpg	Price,£ RRP OTR

GTD	2.0-litre TDI 184 PS 3dr	109	55.4	76.3	67.3	25,285
GTD	2.0-litre TDI 184 PS 5dr	109	55.4	76.3	67.3	25,940
GTD	2.0-litre TDI 184 PS DSG 3dr	119	51.4	70.6	62.8	26,700
GTD	2.0-litre TDI184 PS DSG 5dr	122	49.6	68.9	60.1	27,355

Source: Volkswagen

April 16, 2013

Volkswagen brings the new Golf GTD to market

The Golf model lineup has been growing by leaps and bounds: At the end of 2008, the sixth generation of the bestseller was launched. Shortly thereafter, in early 2009, the new Golf Plus appeared. Then, the current Golf GTI was vaulted to center stage, closely followed by the new Golf Variant. And now the lineup continues: with the new Golf GTD. Its 125 kW / 170 PS power level makes it the highest-performance production Golf with a diesel engine today. (more…)

June 9, 2009

Volkswagen Announces UK Pricing For New Golf GTD

Volkswagen has revealed pricing for its new performance diesel, the Golf GTD. The new model is available to order at Volkswagen Retailers now ahead of the cars arriving in the UK on 22 June.

Prices will start at £21,850 RRP ‘on the road’ for the three-door, six-speed manual model. There is a £585 premium for the five-door model and a £1,305 for the six-speed DSG automatic gearbox. (more…)

April 21, 2009