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Volkswagen has almost a full array of hot hatchbacks coming to the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. Ahead of the big event, the Germans have given us a little glimpse of their new Golf 8-based GTI.
The GTE was the first to be shown, together with the normal Golf in October, but it's never been seen in real life or at motor shows (... which is also real life), so it's also coming to Geneva. Plus, a few days ago, the Golf GTD was also confirmed. But to be honest, we'd only buy the GTI.
From the outside, all the cars look the same - same honeycomb grille, same headlights, similar wheels, but different exhaust pipes. You're primarily trading efficiency for power and fun, and the GTI has an unbeatable advantage. Even the 2013 model could be remarkably efficient when put in Eco mode, and this year's version should be better still.
Anyway, the engine output is going to be the same as the last model: 245 hp and 370 Nm. The difference is that you won't have to order the performance pack; the VAQ electronic limited-slip differential will be standard, as should a 7-speed DSG gearbox. Sorry, no manual for now.
The Cupra Leon just debuted with the same output, and it also boasts a 300 hp version of the 2.0 TSI. This lines up perfectly with the leaked document that showed a GTI TCR having 300 hp.
According to that, the TCR might debut this summer and have the same bumper as the Golf R, not this honeycomb version. It's nice to see Volkswagen being a little more competitive with its outputs, not just letting the Megane RS or Civic Type R have all the glory.
In any case, the GTI, GTE, and GTD, well these are only for the Europeans. Volkswagen of America probably hasn't even started developing its own version of the new Golf.
From the outside, all the cars look the same - same honeycomb grille, same headlights, similar wheels, but different exhaust pipes. You're primarily trading efficiency for power and fun, and the GTI has an unbeatable advantage. Even the 2013 model could be remarkably efficient when put in Eco mode, and this year's version should be better still.
Anyway, the engine output is going to be the same as the last model: 245 hp and 370 Nm. The difference is that you won't have to order the performance pack; the VAQ electronic limited-slip differential will be standard, as should a 7-speed DSG gearbox. Sorry, no manual for now.
The Cupra Leon just debuted with the same output, and it also boasts a 300 hp version of the 2.0 TSI. This lines up perfectly with the leaked document that showed a GTI TCR having 300 hp.
According to that, the TCR might debut this summer and have the same bumper as the Golf R, not this honeycomb version. It's nice to see Volkswagen being a little more competitive with its outputs, not just letting the Megane RS or Civic Type R have all the glory.
In any case, the GTI, GTE, and GTD, well these are only for the Europeans. Volkswagen of America probably hasn't even started developing its own version of the new Golf.
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