The new VW Golf
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Here are the specs that could be found on the site
The power train also provides ample evidence of Volkswagen's technological leadership. The keyword here is direct fuel injection. Taking the TDI diesel engines as an example, the supreme new power unit in this area is the 2.0 TDI, which develops 103 kW (140 PS). It is a high-torque four-cylinder unit with four valves per cylinder, driving the wheels through a new six-speed gearbox or with the option of the direct-shift gearbox (also with six speeds). Volkswagen was the first manufacturer worldwide to introduce this type of gearbox, in its Golf R32 DSG model. Then there are the FSI engines: this abbreviation is used for the units with direct petrol injection. The 1.6 FSI, rated at 85 kW (115 PS), has already proved successful in the Touran and is now to be available in the Golf. Here too, a six-speed gearbox is standard equipment, but the driver can, as an optional extra, leave the gear changes to a smooth, efficient six-sped automatic transmission. The new Golf will be launched with a choice of four power units - two petrol engines (55 kW / 75 PS and the 1.6 FSI with an output of 85 kW (115 PS), and two TDI diesels (77 kW / 105 PS or 103 kW / 140 PS). All Golf engines comply with the EU 4 exhaust emission standard. Four further engines will be launched slightly later, including two FSI units and an SDI diesel. In due course, additional engine options at the top end of the power-output scale will also become available. Delivery of cars with the automatic transmission and DSG options will start early in 2004.
The power train also provides ample evidence of Volkswagen's technological leadership. The keyword here is direct fuel injection. Taking the TDI diesel engines as an example, the supreme new power unit in this area is the 2.0 TDI, which develops 103 kW (140 PS). It is a high-torque four-cylinder unit with four valves per cylinder, driving the wheels through a new six-speed gearbox or with the option of the direct-shift gearbox (also with six speeds). Volkswagen was the first manufacturer worldwide to introduce this type of gearbox, in its Golf R32 DSG model. Then there are the FSI engines: this abbreviation is used for the units with direct petrol injection. The 1.6 FSI, rated at 85 kW (115 PS), has already proved successful in the Touran and is now to be available in the Golf. Here too, a six-speed gearbox is standard equipment, but the driver can, as an optional extra, leave the gear changes to a smooth, efficient six-sped automatic transmission. The new Golf will be launched with a choice of four power units - two petrol engines (55 kW / 75 PS and the 1.6 FSI with an output of 85 kW (115 PS), and two TDI diesels (77 kW / 105 PS or 103 kW / 140 PS). All Golf engines comply with the EU 4 exhaust emission standard. Four further engines will be launched slightly later, including two FSI units and an SDI diesel. In due course, additional engine options at the top end of the power-output scale will also become available. Delivery of cars with the automatic transmission and DSG options will start early in 2004.
Race Idiot
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I wonder if they were thinking 'how can we make it look chubbier than the MK IV?' , also the rear end looks like they ripped it off a Seat Leon. Which I suppose is ok, if they want all there cars to look the same.
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It would be smaller and have 2 doors.
Front end reminds me of the preview shots of the Astra I saw last week. Very 307, though, I think it's the 'hip' at the rear corner and the forward sloping side-window line. It's not bad.
One thing I do love - in the last photo (silver from rear three-quarter), I love the way the back door rear opening gap matches the line of the body/rear-bumper panel cut
One thing I do love - in the last photo (silver from rear three-quarter), I love the way the back door rear opening gap matches the line of the body/rear-bumper panel cut
GilesGuthrie
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Vat, have you never noticed that the MkIV does that also? One of the best design featurs ever.
The front reminds me of the dreadful Toyota Picnic.
I did it, and I'm glad.
I hadn't, so I immediately scuttled outside to find some to have a look (they're pretty common on Sydney's north shore). It doesn't seem as prominent - I wonder if it's because in real life the slightly flared wheel arch visually breaks up the line, unless you're looking directly side-on to the car.
Super-Supra
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It's very nice. Except the rear lights are Blah!
