The 2017
VW Golf is now available to order in the sporty GTE and GTD versions as well. Both
of them are considered as the Golf GTI’s alternatives, with the GTE using a
plug-in hybrid powertrain and the GTD a diesel engine.
The new VW Golf GTE now features design features
like a set of winglets on the front bumper and lots of blue details which are
meant to show off its plug-in hybrid heart.
Under the bonnet lives a 1.4-litre TSI petrol with
147 Hp and a 100 Hp electric motor while a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox,
specifically developed for hybrid models, has the task of sending the power to
the front wheels. VW says that the new Golf GTE can cover up to 50 km in all-electric mode, with the model’s total range being around 880 km.
The VW Golf GTD, which is also available in Variant
form, continues using a 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine with 181 Hp with 380 Nm of peak torque. This allows it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds, when equipped with the optional dual-clutch
transmission.
Both models benefit from the updates applied to the
rest of the range, meaning model-specific LED headlights, new infotainment
systems and an upgraded range of driver assistance systems, including City
Emergency Braking function with new Pedestrian Monitoring and the Traffic Jam
Assist function.
