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2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Written By Admin on Thursday, 14 March 2013 | 10:29

2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI: is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 220 hp in the regular version or 230 hp in the “Performance” version, both with 350 Nm of torque and both having a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed “DSG” automanual gearboxes. It is the first time when the Golf GTI is offered in two variants. The base version weighs in at 1,351 kg, a fair bit lighter than the Ford Focus ST. The regular GTI does the 0-100 kph run in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 246 kph, while the Performance model does it in 6.4 seconds and maxes out at 250 kph.
 
The cars are supposedly rated at between 6.0 litres/100 km and 6.5 litres/100 km in fuel consumption. The GTI rides on 17-inch wheels with 225/45 tyres and lower suspension. It features a body kit with a built-in rear diffuser and wider side sills. For brakes, the standard GTI has 314mm ventilated front discs and 300mm solid discs, while the Performance model has ventilated discs on all wheels, 342mm discs at the front and 310mm at the rear. Inside it gets sportier seats, steering wheel and pedals.
2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Interior
2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Seats
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2013
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2013 Volkswagen Touareg Edition X

Written By Admin on Friday, 12 October 2012 | 16:52

2013 Volkswagen Touareg Edition X: runs as standard on 19-inch 'Moab' alloy wheels and, combined with the Moonlight Blue Pearl Effect exterior paint, available as an option, offers a stylish level of specification. A large panoramic slide/tilt sunroof, silver anodised roof rails, bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and darkened rear light clusters in LED technology complete the look of this striking off-roader.

The first-class specification carries on inside as well. The Volkswagen Touareg Edition X has, for example, exclusive Nappa leather trim in amber brown with a new style of braid embossed finish. On top of this come decorative inlays in real ebony for doors and instrument panel, plus illuminated front door sills with 'Touareg X' lettering. The package is rounded off with colour-coordinated decorative stitching on the leather steering wheel, gear lever gaiter and fabric floor mats.

 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Edition X
 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Edition X Interior
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Edition X
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Volkswagen Golf R

Written By Admin on Friday, 9 March 2012 | 08:07

Volkswagen Golf R: replaces the Golf V R32 as the new flagship model. The engine of the Golf R has been downsized from a 3.2 litre V6 to a 2.0 litre turbo four. The Golf Rs engine is virtually identical to that used by the Audi S3, and produces a total of 188kW of power and 330Nm of torque. All 330Nm of torque is available between 2400rpm and 5200rpm, giving the Golf R excellent tractability across much of the rev range.

Volkswagen claims the Golf R will consume an average of 8.7 litres per 100km, whether fitted with the manual or automatic gearbox. Features of this car inlclude bi-xenon headlamps, front and rear parking sensors, privacy glass, an anti-theft alarm and touchscreen audio system with in-dash CD stacker. Cruise control, a trip computer, rain-sensing wipers and dusk-sensing headlamps are also standard.A five-door Golf R with DSG gearbox retails for $54,490 before on-road costs and is the most expensive configuration in the range.

 2010 Volkswagen Golf R Front
 2010 Volkswagen Golf R
 2010 Volkswagen Golf R
 2010 Volkswagen Golf R Backside
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