Wish the Golf TDI had a bit more oomph? Or that the Golf GTI had a little more low-end torque? Of course you do. That's why Volkswagen is continuing the Golf GTD for its upcoming seventh-generation Golf.
Unveiled today ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the GTD is the performance-minded diesel cousin of the original hot hatchback, the GTI. Carrying VW's latest 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel, the GTD puts out 184 hp, the most of any GTD since the name's debut in 1982. And because it's an oil-burner, its 280 lb-ft of torque is available at just 1750 rpm. Flat out, VW says the car can hit 0-62 mph in 7.5 seconds and will go on to 143 mph, a slightly faster top speed than the last-gen GTD.
Performance is only half of the equation. Mated to a six-speed manual (which is standard, by the way), the GTD attains an estimated 56 mpg. If you'd rather not row your gears and choose the six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, you're rewarded with six fewer mpg.
In terms of styling, the GTD looks like you'd expect: a seventh-gen Golf with a lower suspension, sportier sideskirts, rear diffuser, and a roof spoiler. And if the previous GTD is a sign of things to come?and this is Volkswagen we're talking about here?then we're probably looking at the seventh-gen GTI here, too, since the styling won't change much.
Sadly, despite the American diesel revival, Volkswagen has no announced plans to bring the GTD to the U.S. While the official line from Volkswagen of America's is that they'd like to see the diesel come to the States, don't hold your breath.
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