Some 30 years after the original model first hit the road, Volkswagen is preparing to launch the latest version of the Golf GTD, which will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
The new GTD, based on the seventh generation Golf, is the most powerful ever, blending performance with fuel-efficiency from its 2.0 litre turbo diesel engine.
Producing 184 PS and 380 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm, the car six-speed manual will manage 67.3mpg with CO2 emissions of only 109 g/km while the optional six-speed DSG gearbox will have fuel consumption figures of 60.1 mpg and CO2 figures of 119 g/km for the three-door and 122 g/km for the five-door.
Acceleration from zero to 62 mph takes just 7.5 seconds, while the top speed is 142 mph.
The Golf GTD comes with smoked LED rear lights with LED licence plate illumination, along with chrome dual tailpipes, 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/45 tyres, side skirts, a rear diffuser, sports suspension and a large roof spoiler.
Distinctive GTD features distinguish the interior: along with tartan sports seats, a black rooflining, sports steering wheel, stainless steel pedals, there is also a GTD-specific gear lever, trim strips and instrument cluster. Comfort is guaranteed thanks to features including progressive steering, white ambience lighting, ‘Climatronic’ climate control, front and rear parking sensors and a winter pack.
The new Golf GTD is available in Germany at an entry-level price of 29,350 euros , and orders begin on 5 March. UK sales are expected to start in April, with deliveries in the summer, although pricing and specification for the UK market is yet to be confirmed.
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