Mk7 Golf GTD

[VUU]

Does anyone have any information on the Aus release date for the Golf MK VII GTD? I have had one dealer tell me it is to be released on the same date as the GTI and two other dealers have said there is no information available on when or whether it will be released in Australia at all...

cheers

[Dutch77]

I've seen dates ranging from third quarter to fourth quarter, I don't think anything has been firmed up just yet. I suspect stock will be fairly tight early on so best to keep in touch with your dealers if you're looking for an early example.

[VUU]

I've seen dates ranging from third quarter to fourth quarter...

Thanks for that. Looking forward to seeing the Aus specifications before I commit

[Dutch77]

Thanks for that. Looking forward to seeing the Aus specifications before I commit

Keep a close eye on the GTI news then, I would assume that the GTD specs will pretty much mirror it as per mk6.

I've driven the mk6 GTD and thought it was a great car, if I was a higher mileage driver it might have gotten the nod..

[LunchboxVRS]

My local dealer is under the impression the GTI and GTD will be around November. But there also suggesting that of you order something not in the available in the country on its release in November( maybe) you won't get it till April/May 2014. But its all just rumoured. We won't know until VW actually say so.

[VUU]

Keep a close eye on the GTI news then, I would assume that the GTD specs will pretty much mirror it as per mk6.

I've driven the mk6 GTD and thought it was a great car, if I was a higher mileage driver it might have gotten the nod..

I've had one dealer tell me the GTI specs are due August or September I'll just have to be patient (assuming there will be an Aus MkVII GTD). The GTD is what I'd like to get given I clock a fair few km per week but if I have to wait until next year before it is released then I may just 'have' to get a GTI instead, ha

[pologti18t]

Guy seems to think the GTD has been canned for this market for now

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f197/not-long-now-83500.html

[VUU]

Guy seems to think the GTD has been canned for this market for now

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...now-83500.html

that is not good news. I was also told this week that the GTD should be a couple months after the GTI release...

[Golf7]

that is not good news. I was also told this week that the GTD should be a couple months after the GTI release...

Don't worry, they'll be landing a month after the GTIs.

[pologti18t]

Don't worry, they'll be landing a month after the GTIs.

How come Guy confirmed that the GTD will not arrive? The mk6 GTD was considered a sales flop in Australia.

[Ideo]

Guy seems to think the GTD has been canned for this market for now

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...now-83500.html

That is the word from my local VW dealer as well.

[brenno]

If so, that leaves those wanting a TDI with a manual gearbox in the lurch. No Passat/Alltrack/Golf/Superb with a manual box. Only option is an outdated Octavia. I reckon that pretty poor form.

[Ideo]

If so, that leaves those wanting a TDI with a manual gearbox in the lurch. No Passat/Alltrack/Golf/Superb with a manual box. Only option is an outdated Octavia. I reckon that pretty poor form.

Just had the phone call. No GTD is coming to Australia.

Bye bye VW. My next car will not be one of yours. My money is going to BMW.

[VUU]

Just had the phone call. No GTD is coming to Australia.

Big disappointment! Thought I could have my cake and eat it as well, sporty performance+fuel efficient= elevated SAF. How am I going to convince her that the GTI is worth the extra cost and fuel bill

Must think of a way...

[andrew7]

Just wait till you drive the GTI and hear the rorty engine note, sweet turbo spool whine and DSG burp- something you never get in the GTD!