Australia details have been revealed for the newly
updated 2017 Volkswagen Golf R and GTI sports models, along with the 110TDI
wagon.
Starting from the top, the ‘new’ Golf R is already
confirmed as the quickest Golf ever to be offered in Australia, just as the
outgoing model was. While the current 280 hp/380 Nm Golf R claims a 0-100 km/h
time of 5.0 seconds flat in DSG form (5.2 seconds for the manual), the upgraded
model now offers 290 Hp, the same 380 Nm, and a new sprint time of 4.8 seconds. Another card up the updated Golf R’s sleeve is a newly
developed seven-speed DSG, capable of transferring more power than its
predecessor.
As before, power in the Golf R
is provided by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine.
Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system features, matched to DSG
dual-clutch automatic and six-speed manual transmissions.
In the less powerful although more historically
revered GTI, power again comes from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine,
with power upgraded from 220 hp to 230 hp – matching the output of the current
GTI Performance model. Torque is unchanged at 350 Nm, and shifter options are
again of the six-speed manual and six-speed DSG variety. Internationally, the
updated GTI Performance model now offers 245 hp, although timing for that
model’s Australian debut is still to be confirmed.
Lastly, the 150 hp/340 Nm 110TDI Highline wagon, including the
new seven-speed DSG auto. Full Golf range pricing will be revealed in May,
alongside the Australian launch of the core range. The 110TDI wagon will be
available from July, while the GTI and R models will touch down in August.
