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Luego de mostrar un concept con suspensiones artificialmente rebajadas en el Salón de París, Volkswagen develó anoche las primeras fotos y datos oficiales de la versión de producción del nuevo Golf GTi. Se trata de la séptima generación del famoso hot-hatch alemán. Debutará la semana que viene en el Salón de Ginebra. Y llegaría a la Argentina antes de fin de año.
Basado en el Golf VII, el nuevo GTi tendrá por primera vez en su historia dos opciones de potencia: 220 caballos para la versión común (contra 211 del actual Golf VI GTi) y 230 cv para la variante GTi Performance. El torque será idéntico para ambos: 350 Nm (contra 280 del actual). La base sigue siendo el conocido block de cuatro cilindros, con dos litros de cilindrada y turbo con inyección directa.
Se podrá elegir entre caja manual o automática DSG, ambas de seis velocidades.
El GTi Performance se complementará con un kit de discos de frenos más grandes y diferencial delantero de deslizamiento limitado mecánico.
Volkswagen también difundió los valores oficiales de prestaciones: el GTi normal acelera de 0 a 100 km/h en 6,5 segundos y alcanza los 246 km/h. El GTi Performance declara 6,4 segundos y 250 km/h.
En diálogo con Autoblog durante el pasado Salón de San Pablo, el gerente de Marketing de Volkswagen Argentina, Martín Sorrondegui, confirmó que el Golf VII GTi llegará a la Argentina antes de que termine el 2013. Luego de demorar varios años en traer a nuestro mercado el Golf VI GTI (leer crítica), la firma de Pacheco no quiere perder el ritmo de ventas que se logró: en el 2012 se patentaron 385 unidades, a pesar de que los precios arrancan en 213 mil pesos.
En una primera etapa, el nuevo GTi llegaría procedente de Europa. Si se confirma su producción en México a partir del 2014, podría cambiar la procedencia para no tener que pagar aranceles aduaneros. El que sí tiene la fabricación confirmada en Puebla es el Golf VII convencional, que arribará a nuestro mercado el año que viene
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Volkswagen presents new Golf GTI at Geneva International Motor Show
Wolfsburg, 27 February 2013 – At the Volkswagen company, the letters “GTI” have stood for superior dynamic performance for over three decades now. In the tradition of previous models by the same name, Volkswagen is introducing the latest version of the Golf GTI at the Geneva International Motor Show. For the first time, the legendary compact sports car is available at two power levels: the standard 220 PS or the GTI Performance with 230 PS and front axle differential lock.Volkswagen presents new Golf GTI at Geneva International Motor Show
The new GTI is powered by a turbocharged petrol direct-injection engine (TSI) with 162 kW / 220 PS. For the first time in the history of the sports car icon, a special GTI Performance will be offered. In this version, the engine’s maximum power is boosted to 169 kW / 230 PS. Both GTI versions develop a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The standard GTI accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 246 km/h. The GTI Performance reaches a top speed of 250 km/h and just 6.4 seconds for the sprint to 100 km/h.
Both GTI versions are equipped with a Stop-Start system, they fulfil the EU-6 emissions standard that takes effect in 2014 and – with a 6-speed gearbox – they attain the same low DIN fuel consumption value of 6.0 l/100 km (CO2: 139 g/km). This means that the Golf GTI offers an 18 per cent improvement in fuel economy compared to the previous model. With the optional 6-speed DSG, the two GTI cars consume 6.4 and 6.5 l/100 respectively (equivalent to 148 and 150 g/km CO2).
The sporty character of the Golf GTI is reflected in its traditional red-painted brake callipers, two chrome tailpipes and a sport suspension. The exterior of the compact sports car also scores with 17-inch “Brooklyn” GTI wheels and 225/45 size tyres, special side sills, a diffuser and smoked LED rear lights (including LED licence plate illumination).
Visual highlights in the interior are top sport seats in tartan pattern (“Clark”), a black roofliner and red ambience lighting.
The cars also offers sporty GTI features such as a sport steering wheel, GTI gear shift grip and instrument cluster, special trim strips and stainless steel pedals and foot support.
Volkswagen assures an optimal mix of comfort and safety in the Golf GTI. Customers can choose from the standard body colours “Tornado Red”, “Black” and “Pure White”. In Germany, advance ordering for the new Golf GTI begins on the 5th of March, and prices start at 28,350 euros.
Facts overview:
Market launch in Europe: Initial markets starting May 2013.
Debut of first generation Golf GTI: 1976.
Engine: Four-cylinder TSI (turbocharged direct petrol injection); front transverse engine; displacement 1,984 cc; bore/stroke 82.5/92.8 mm; compression ratio 9.8:1.
Power: 162 kW / 220 PS from 4,500 to 6,200 rpm.
Torque: 350 Nm from 1,500 to 4,400 rpm.
Gearboxes / drive type: Manual 6-speed gearbox; automatic 6-speed DSG; front-wheel drive.
Brakes: Disc brakes front and rear, front 312 x 25 mm, ventilated; rear 300 x 12 mm.
Fuel consumption / CO2 emissions (manual): 6.0 l/100 km;
139 g/km CO2.
Driving performance (manual): 0-100 km/h in 6.5 s; V/max 246 km/h.
Unladen weight: 1,351 kg (base version including driver [68 kg], luggage [7 kg] and 90 % filled fuel tank; calculated as per RL 92/21/EEC.
GTI Performance: (* estimated values)
Power: 169 kW / 230 PS from 4,700 to 6,200 rpm.
Torque: 350 Nm from 1,500 to 4,600 rpm.
front axle differential lock (VAQ).
Brakes: Disc brakes front and rear, front 340 x 30 mm, ventilated;
rear 310 x 22 mm, ventilated.
Driving performance (manual): 0-100 km/h in 6.4 s; V/max 250 km/h.
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