Some good sleuthing by a member at the VWWatercooled forum has discovered that the previously unconfirmed Golf VI GTD could be coming to Australia after all.
The GTD is powered by a 125kW 2.0 litre common rail diesel engine and produces a Golf GTI beating 350Nm of torque. While its 0-100km/h time of 8.1 seconds won’t frighten too many GTI drivers away, the in gear acceleration is likely to be very impressive.
The information on the GTD’s probable Australian launch comes courtesy of the Road Vehicle Certification System which “allows vehicle manufacturers to electronically certify that the vehicles that they supply to the Australian market meet prescribed safety standards specified in the Australian Design Rules.”
According to the data both the new Golf GTI and the diesel-powered GTD were certified at the end of July. Also sneaking in on the GTD page is a 77kW 1.6 litre TDI.
With a few local sightings already of the Golf VI GTI model, and an October release looking likely, will the GTD be announced at the same time?
Watch this space for more information as it comes to hand.
[Source: VWWatercooled | Thanks to Phil for the tip]
7 replies on “Golf GTD certified for Australia – announcement soon?”
That there is great news for diesel lovers!
This is good news, and slightly surprising as the GT TDI sales in the Golf V range weren’t exactly stellar in Aus from what I have seen.
Though this engine is no different to the Golf V GT TDI, right?
Meh boring. Bring out the R already will ya VW?
I’ve never driven a diesel, and the Scirocco segment on TGUK didn’t exactly fill me with enthusiasm. A heavy, clattering engine and a narrow usable RPM band doesn’t really scream sports car.
Matt, that’s the thing, it’s not a sport car per se, more a diesel that can (if that makes sense).
Have a read of this:
http://www.ausmotive.com/2008/05/03/volkswagen-golf-gt-tdi-v-gti.html
ang moh
From memory they sold about 500 in the 08 sales year. That said in those smae figures they said only 300 GT TSIs were sold.
The engine is common rail injection whilst the MKV is “pump duse” single fuel rails to each injector.
That said the numbers are same but it’s more economical.
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