Mk7 Golf GTD

[DoggieHowser]

I think the XDS is available in the regular Golfs (Mk 7) now. Maybe not in the base model?

[Eaglehawk]

Yep, you're right.

2013 Volkswagen Golf Review | CarAdvice

Is the only review to mention it. Not even the brochure has it listed. Weird.

[dubstyle]

Erm, I don't think the 110TDI comes with XDS. It's in the previous generation Mk6 GTI and the Polo GTI. Am I wrong?

No, its definitely in the new Golf 7. Well in the highline at least.

[AdamD]

Erm, I don't think the 110TDI comes with XDS. It's in the previous generation Mk6 GTI and the Polo GTI. Am I wrong?

All Mk7 Golfs, including the base model, get XDL; see this post.

[tonymy01]

Re: Mk7 Golf GTD

The GTD here looks pretty cool, funny adverts they are running for it implying some great power:

http://www.wuv.de/marketing/nicht_im_auto_essen_die_neuen_golf_spots_von_ddb

After driving a TDI Passat, I can understand the enthusiasm for turbo diesels now, that thing for regular driving felt like it had more power than my R (obviously if I really rev the R is where it really shows who is boss, but off the mark when doing the subtle plant it from a traffic light stop, the turbo diesel felt unreal). So I can understand the desire for a sporty diesel.

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[dubstyle]

@tonmy01 go drive the new 110tdi Highline Golf.

More powerful and lighter than the Mk6 and XDS means that it sticks like glue even on wet roundabouts.

I used to have a mk5 R32 and I like you said give it a really good rev and a Golf R/R32 would eat it up, but for 99% of my driving I'd pick the highline.

[Ryan_R]

Looks like the new GTD definitely still has that Soundaktor

[ecka]

Has anyone heard any more information concerning whether a Mk7 GTD variant will be coming to Australia?
I sent an email enquiry to VW Australia about a month ago and their response was non committal.
Thinking about updating but wondering if its worth waiting.

[Frankenstrat]

IF we get the MkVII GTD, will it be available with M/T? For some bizarre reason VWA have taken it upon themselves to deny me (and others) in Australia the opportunity to purchase a diesel Golf with manual transmission.

[tigger73]

Usual story is to keep info on upcoming models scant so you have to buy the ones on the showroom floor now.

Given the GTD is 6 months off its likely that they're hoping people will buy the 110TDI.

And by spreading things out it keeps people flocking back to the showrooms

[Eaglehawk]

I remember this happening back in 2005. I wanted the Golf Mk5 TDI but in Sportline spec. "No, no, no, will never happen". After waiting 5.5 months for the Comfortline to be delivered, guess what appeared in the showroom.

[jessv3]

I would be very surprised if Volkswagen didn't bring the GTD to Aus, diesels are becoming more and more popular and the GTD is an important sports diesel model for the line up. The mk6 might have been a slow seller but I doubt they will give up on it yet.

Diesel sales up 60% | Herald Sun

[andrew7]

^ Agreed. Expect a long delay in GTD arriving in oz due to big demand in UK/Europe (as per MK6 GTD).

[Ryan_R]

2015 Volkswagen GTD First Drive - Autoblog

Nice wheels on there, although the car looks like it should be lowered a bit more on them

[polski_ogurek]

IF we get the MkVII GTD, will it be available with M/T? For some bizarre reason VWA have taken it upon themselves to deny me (and others) in Australia the opportunity to purchase a diesel Golf with manual transmission.

This is exactly how i feel, at this stage I'm too much of a student to buy a mkVII but when the time comes, i want to be able to get a Diesel Manual.

Currently you cannot buy a single passenger vehicle in diesel with a manual gearbox, sad really.