Mk6 Golf GTI

[nemo]

I admit it looks much more aggressive at the front - loses the bulbous-ness of the V. I think the body kit looks tacky - reminds me of the run-out BF XR-series Falcon.

I like the interior personally.

[Sharkie]

Yes, confirmed as well by TopGear magazine (UK).

http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/3267/

I like it.

[Golf Houso]

Perfect... almost

Seats are still too short even after 6 generations!!!

[Lima]

2000x1320px versions are available HERE.









I reckon it looks superb!

[Tim]

hmmm
I dunno. Im not liking it a lot so far. Maybe it will grow on me. Just looks a bit less stylish and a bit more tacky.

[Mischa]

i like the front a lot but i hate the rear bar and the steering wheel. looks like a V with a bodykit anyway.

and damn i really want those seats!!!

[Whubbsie]

Rumors they will add 3 extra models

VW is going to make the most of its new GTI, with three models joining what has already been a well received hot hatch. A 'GTD' variant using a 2.0-liter common rail diesel will go into production in April 2009, with 170 horses and nearly 260 lb.-ft. moving through either a six-speed manual or VW's DSG gearbox. The GTD will be sold at an €800 premium over its gasoline brother, and will get to 62 mph about a second slower in return for longer hauls between refills.

After that, toward the end of 2009, comes the GTI 'Plus' that will push the car dangerously close to the Audi S3 and may spell the end of the current R32. A 60 hp bump over the standard GTI takes the Plus up to 270. The fun-to-drive factor should be raised with a seven-speed DSG transmission, and handling mastery will come courtesy of a Haldex all-wheel-drive system.

The capstone: to help everyone get over the current and rather underwhelming R32, the hottest hotness is supposed to come in 2010 in the form of an R42. Swapping the current V6 for a 2.5-liter, turbocharged 5-cylinder that it will share with Audi's TT-RS and RS3, the raunchy R is rumored to get a chest-hair-growing 350 hp. If Auto Motor und Sport are to be believed, it will start rolling out of factories in November of 2009 at an undisclosed price.

Via AutoBlog

[dubbed]

Never saw that coming! a 2.5 litre 5-cylinder!! Sounds goooood

[gerhard]

Never saw that coming! a 2.5 litre 5-cylinder!! Sounds goooood

Have a listen here - it sounds good even in a cage, and 811hp, 890NM - should test the DSG

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Brutal-Audi-25L-5cyl-dyno_84953.htm

[Zed!]

they need to lose the tartan trim. I know it's supposed to be a reference to the 1970s GTI, but it's not a good look and I think it's why most peeps opt for the leather. I'd be quite happy with non-leather in my R32 if they were nice looking fabric Recaros or something.

[Whubbsie]

MkVI video via Autoblog

[McCosker]

i reckon the tartan trim look great. Im a big fan of it. Will be going in both the MKI and IV when retrim time comes round.

[dubbed]

i reckon the tartan trim look great. Im a big fan of it. Will be going in both the MKI and IV when retrim time comes round.

I'm with you mate. It grew on me seeing some older Golfs retrimmed in different tartan styles - one was a MKIV with a Burberry gear boot! I think it looks great on the MKVI.

[SmutsGTI]

Nothin making me wish i'd held off on my 08. That wheel is terrible compared to the beauty we have now. Anyway i'm sure it will grow on me but the backend lights look cheap as well.

2 cents!

Smuts

[SmutsGTI]

OOOH now that is a car i'd buy!!!!!!

"The capstone: to help everyone get over the current and rather underwhelming R32, the hottest hotness is supposed to come in 2010 in the form of an R42. Swapping the current V6 for a 2.5-liter, turbocharged 5-cylinder that it will share with Audi's TT-RS and RS3, the raunchy R is rumored to get a chest-hair-growing 350 hp. If Auto Motor und Sport are to be believed, it will start rolling out of factories in November of 2009 at an undisclosed price".