Volkswagen Golf GTD DSG review

The new Volkswagen GolfGTD blends hot hatch performance with fuel sipping economy and family hatch practicality. So it could be the ultimate all rounder, and the perfect company car and after it impressed in Issue 1,272, we tried it on UK roads for the first time,
odyssey putters, and got our first taste of the new six speed DSG auto box.This dual clutch set up is identical to the Golf GTI’s and adds a sizeable 1,415 to the overall price. Fortunately it has no effect on performance, with 0 62mph still despatched in 7.5 seconds and the surge of in gear torque delivered even more smoothly than with a manual. As a result it’s deceptively easy to build up speed in the Volkswagen Golf GTD, as neither the supple suspension nor the hushed engine provide a clue abouthow fast you’re travelling.That makes the car ascapable cruising on motorways as it is blasting away from the lights in town. Throw it into a series of corners and the Golf GTD grips tenaciously, and the new XDS+ system brakes the inside wheels (front and back) to further improve traction and help reduce understeer through tight turns.The same progressive steering rack as in the GTI requires fewer turns lock to lock and helps the car feel more responsive to the driver’s inputs. Yet despite being stuffed with clever technology,
scotty cameron putters,the new GTD runs the risk of feeling too polished for buyers searching for real dynamic thrills just as the new GTI does. This problem is exacerbated by the DSG, which is far from perfect.In automatic mode the changes aren’t quite as smooth as with the eight speed self shifterthat’s fitted in new BMWs,and occasionally clunky downshifts make you lurch forward in stop start traffic.This VW Golf GTD option also has a negative impact on efficiency; the DSG car promises 60.1mpg and emits 122g/km of CO2,
callaway x2 hot, compared to 67.3mpg and 109g/km in the manual. And while the emissions hike doesn’t sound like much,
mizuno mp 64, it means fleet buyers pay 209 a year more in Benefit in Kind tax.Yet despite these niggles,it’s hard to argue with the new GTD’s sheer class. The beautifully built interior offers the kind offit and finish that’s normally reserved for the plushest executive saloons, and stylish touches such as the tartancloth seats and alloy pedalsadd a dash of excitement tothe smart and simple layout.Our test volkswagen Golf GTD model was fittedwith the enhanced touchscreen infotainment system and high performance Dynaudio HiFi,too. While they add tothe premium appeal, these extras also push the pricepast 30,000. That puts theVW up against some pretty stern competitors,
mizuno mp 54, includingtheBMW 125d M SportandMercedes A220 CDI.The GTD certainly hasthe potential to measure upto these rivals, but for many buyers the regular Golf 2.0 litre TDI will offer a very similar driving experience for an awful lot less.