The new Volkswagen Golf GTD, a tricky sports activities automotive, is in the beginning blocks. With its 147 kW (200 hp) 2.0-liter TDI engine, the new flagship of the Golf’s diesel fashions is extra powerful, extra economical and greener than ever. This sporty package deal is rounded off by GTD-specific options and complete commonplace tools. The efficiency and gas consumption of the new Golf GTD are spectacular: with torque of 400 Nm, this Volkswagen reaches a prime pace of 245 km / h and goes from 0 to 100 km / h in simply 7.1 seconds. Regarding the NEDC consumption in the mixed cycle, it’s glad with 4.4 l / 100 km. Like all turbodiesel engines in the new Golf, that of the GTD is coupled to 2 SCR catalysts mounted one behind the different (SCR stands for Selective Catalytic Reduction). Thanks to this new double dosage SCR system with double AdBlue injection, the nitrogen oxide emissions of the new GTD are significantly lowered in comparison with these of its predecessor. Volkswagen affords the Golf GTD with a 7-speed DSG (DQ381) as commonplace.
The commonplace LED headlights are positioned low. Together with the radiator grille, they type a spectacular transverse complete. Above the headlights, at the hood, extends a skinny silver band throughout the width of the entrance face. When the daytime operating lights are activated (if the driver so needs, this activation could be automated when the latter approaches the automobile with the key), an LED strip in the headlights accompanies the silver strip.
The Golf additionally sports activities a brand fashioned by the three letters GTD on the entrance fenders. Designed as motorsport impressed blades, the widened black aspect sills are additionally commonplace tools. From this come up the spoiler at the entrance and the diffuser at the rear. At the prime of the silhouette, a particular spoiler extends the roof line.
The roof spoiler, which extends far to the rear, and its black edge that joins the rear window give the Golf GTD an much more stretched look. In the decrease half, a sporty diffuser distinguishes the GTD model from the much less powerful diesel fashions in the vary. Another particular function of the Golf GTD is the double tailpipe on the left.
Classic GTD options inside. The premium sports activities seats up entrance with built-in headrests and the basic however newly designed scalepaper sample, Scalepaper, are instantly noticeable when opening a door of the new Golf GTD. In addition, the silver coloration, which is discovered on the stitching of the gray-black tiles, is one other attribute particular to the GTD model. The perforated leather-wrapped sports activities steering wheel with silver particulars additionally reminds the driver that he’s behind the wheel of a Golf GTD. Behind the sports activities steering wheel is the commonplace Digital Cockpit with a 10-inch display. Another enticing function is the begin / cease button, which flashes pink till the engine begins. The inside ornamental purposes function a sporty carbon-style end.
Modern technological tools. Various capabilities in addition to driver help and luxury methods spherical off the commonplace tools of the Golf GTD. These embrace driving profile choice, progressive steering, digital XDS differential lock, visitors signal recognition, voice management and a telephone interface with induction charging operate. In addition, Car2X expertise, because of which automobiles can warn one another of hazard, and the Lane Assist lane-keeping system present further security.
