Friday, December 10, 2010

Golf GTI


Volkswagen continues to develop a model of its flagship hatchback, Golf GTI. The plan, the latest or the seventh generation of Golf GTI will first appear next to the public in 2012.

However, the figure could be our first peek, though it must be disguised by a layer of tin bodywork and a rim, but it is clear that the development is running.

Carscoop as reported on Tuesday (6/29/2010) Golf GTI MK7 will perform more specialized, efficient, and according to internal sources VW, will substantially
lighter.

This seventh-generation Golf GTI will use the MQB platform which comes with a longer wheelbase and shorter overhangs.
MQB a flexible platform will be used on the VW Group models, including the next Audi A3, which is expected to be revealed in the year 2011 figures end or early 2012.

Golf Mk 7 will display the latest generation of gasoline engines with turbocharged direct injection turbo diesel and fuel-efficient, ranging from the 1.2 TSI to
upgraded version of the GTI 2.0 TSI and 'R' for AWD sports model.

Given that VW has not yet started to test the actual prototypes Mk7 Golf GTI, it's hard to say what he looks like when will they appear later.

However, VW Jetta sedan design that has been circulating today, with a sharper snout profile can be used as a reference at least the seventh generation of new faces
GTI golf later.

Meanwhile, VW has also confirmed that the German manufacturer will also offer a plug-in electric model or a hybrid diesel-electric on the latest Golf model.

Golf EV plug-in model will make market debut in 2013 and according to the manufacturer, it will be equipped with a 115HP electric motor with power and torque of 270Nm, from lithium batteries.

In the current stage of development, the combination of its range can reach distances up to 150 kilometers.