THE ORIGINAL HOT HATCH RETURNS ......... FASTER.  SHARPER.  CLEANER.

The Golf GTI is back.  Almost 36 years to the day since a small band of engineers started work on the first prototype GTI, the very latest evolution and sixth generation of the original hot hatch has arrived at Wayside Volkswagen.

The elements identified by the engineers back in March 1973 that defined the original GTI remain; sharp dynamics, a responsive four-cylinder engine and driver involvement are at the core of the new GTI.  Yet it has evolved - the Mk VI Golf GTI is faster, sharper and more powerful than any standard GTI before it.  However, the day-to-day usability of the GTI has not been forgotten and it is cleaner, safer and more efficient than ever before.

An advanced new 2.0-litre TSI engine, available linked to either a six-speed manual or DSG gearbox, is at the heart of the new GTI.  The result is an output of 210 PS delivered between 5,300 and 6,200 rpm (a 10 PS rise over the Mk V), which allows the vehicle to accelerate from standstill to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds, while emissions fall from 189 g/km to 170 g/km (DSG: 173 g/km) and economy rises from a combined 35.3 mpg to 38.7 mpg (DSG: 38.2 mpg).  The torque - 206 lbs ft between 1,700 and 5,200 rpm - is also delivered slightly lower in the rev range allowing greater flexibility and keener throttle response. The maximum speed rises to 149 mph.



As the new GTI hits the road, its sister car is hot on its heels: the new diesel-powered Golf GTD.

The ability to accelerate to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 136 mph are combined with average fuel consumption of 53.3 mpg and a range in excess of 650 miles on a single tank of fuel to create a hot hatch of the moment.   Lessons learned through the creation of the sixth generation GTI are applied to the new GTD. Sharp responses and an agile chassis complement the car's substantial torque which is available from as low as 1,750 rpm.   Powering the new GTD is a refined 2.0-litre (1,968 cc) common rail TDI engine, producing 170 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque. Driving through a six-speed manual or automatic DSG gearbox, this translates to effortless performance with CO₂ emissions of just 139 g/km.   
 

Golf GTD	£21,850 - £23,745
Golf GTI	£22,415 - £24,305

Whether you opt for the iconic GTI or the new GTD the reward is pure driving excitement.  Click the image below to go to Volkswagen.co.uk and race the new GTI on the virtual scalextric track.