Mk7 Golf GTD

[tigger73]

At the dealer yesterday talking about GTI. Asked about when/if GTD coming to Aust.

His response was its not coming, citing petrol GTI has now had significant upgrade to torque and a corresponding reduction in fuel consumption to nearly that of a diesel engine so they would not be offered/released in Australia. Simplifying their range.

Bad news for the moment.

Lets hope they change their mind in the future.

Salesman just wants to sell you the car he has available right now.

And yes no guarantees that the GTD will get brought in but it's likely that the 3 door GTI and 5 door GTD models may come in a mid-model update when the marketing boffins are looking for ideas to pick up sales.

[thezoneR32]

2014 Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI - Is this the new GTD engine we never got?

Just notice this on carsales:

Skoda Octavia RS 2014 Review – Car Reviews, News & Advice - carsales.com.au

Im assuming this is the new GTD engine which isnt coming? Is this old news to everyone?

2014 Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 TDI pricing and specifications:
Price: $TBA (plus on-road costs)
Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel
Output: 135kW/380Nm
Transmission: Six-speed manual / Six-speed dual-clutch
Fuel: 4.6L/100km (combined)
CO2: 119g/km (combined)
Safety Rating: Five-star EuroNCAP

[Jondalar]

Sure looks that way, details of the new Octavia already on skoda.com.au (without the RS though) however interesting to find pricing about on par with the Golf, certainly if you want the 110 TDI...

[readerr0r]

Yes the Octavia RS TDI & TSI both have the same running gear as the mk7 GTD & GTI.

It's worth noting though that only 2 TDI Octavia RS' have been loaded onto boats and sent to Aus, compared to 48 TSI RS'.

[occy]

Yes the Octavia RS TDI & TSI both have the same running gear as the mk7 GTD & GTI.

It's worth noting though that only 2 TDI Octavia RS' have been loaded onto boats and sent to Aus, compared to 48 TSI RS'.

Where did you get those numbers?

[godzilla_110TDI]

^^ +1

And when are they due? Do you know what combo's are on board?

[readerr0r]

Skoda has much more detailed VIN numbers compared to VW's

The first sequence of a Skoda VIN details where it was built, the model, the engine and number of airbags.
So, TMBBK7NE is a Skoda Octavia Mk3 with 7 airbags and the 2.0 TDI engine (thus, RS TDI). TMBBE7NE is the petrol model.

Using the W&W website, which people usually use to track their orders on the way to Aus, we can see that currently 48 TSI's have made their journey here (and a lot of them have already been 'delivered', probably to a holding yard until launch) and 2 TDI's have been sent.


According to a recent Aus review of the RS, its due to be launched in March.

This is the list of TSI's

[Timbo]

No Mk7 GTD?

Hi, old member returning as we need to replace my wife's Mk5 GT TDI. She has her heart set on the Mk7 GTD, but I've read...and all dealers say...nada, not happening. So, before we do something silly, I'm just checking if everyone believes that's absolutely the case. Because we were also told last year we wouldn't see the GTI PP, and now it's here. I know it is a case of never say never, but I'm wondering if anyone has heard any positive chat about the GTD?

[tigger73]

Your information is correct - there are no vehicle approvals for the GTD in the Golf range. The closest you could get is a 110TDI with an R-line kit. Though in the Mk6, the GTD was released late in the model cycle so it's still possible it could get brought here but at this stage it's not on the cards.

The other alternative is the GTD engine is about to come out in the MY15 Tiguan (130TDI) which I believe you will also be able to get as an R-line in the update. This is due at the dealers next month.

The only other option you have is picking up a low km Mk6 GTD: 2012 Volkswagen Golf VI GTD MY13 Direct-Shift Gearbox

It's a pity but VWA thinks we don't need a GTD as the GTI has pretty good fuel economy and the torque out of the Gen3 EA888 2.0 petrol is about the same.

[vdubmotorworx]

No GTD 7...they are in the UK but NOT coming to AUS unless things changed but they didnt sell many MK6 so I think thats why. When you look on carsales you will only see about 20 mk6 GTD's for sale.

I would recommend the MK6 to you, a lot nicer than the MK5. Get a test drive in one, you will like it. If I ever change the Jetta I will be getting a MK6 GTD....VDUB...

[Timbo]

Thanks for the responses. It is as I thought, but just wanted to check. Unlikely to be interested in a 2nd hand Mk 6 unless it meets her spec, ie, leather, heated seats, bi-xenons, Nav, full B/T.

Looks like its time for a GTI

[andrew7]

Timbo note that you'll need to choose a GTI with performance pack if you want bi-xenons (can't get option them on the base GTI anymore).

[Dutch77]

I think the rumours of GTI PP not coming were more misinformation from claimed reliable sources rather than fact; but highly unlikely the Mk7 GTD will see the light of day here. As above, sales were simply not high enough.

Probably need to ask what you really want the car for: if it's the diesel, then the R-Line Highline is a sweet vehicle, and easily tuneable to GTD level if desired. If petrol is fine then you probably need to still work out whether outright performance is the goal, or having the options boxes ticked is. A loaded GTI is pretty expensive, and as Andrew said you're forced to take a PP to get the xenons which means getting stuck with 19s etc.

[Timbo]

No Mk7 GTD?

Hmm, thanks for the info about the GTI. All this is making an Octy VRS TDI attractive.

[Dutch77]

Hmm, thanks for the info about the GTI. All this is making an Octy VRS GTD attractive.

Well optioned/specced, wagon space.. great buying - if you can get your hands on one.