GTD in 2015?

[German_1er_diesel]

Send it over, it would sell. Does the 4 motion have any more ground clearance than the TDI? That would be my biggest concern. Also, has VWOA or VW of Canada ever sold a 4 motion TDI combo?

You can order any VW with a "Schlechtwegefahrwerk", which is a little suspension lift. (20mm in the Mk7 Golf) The Passat Alltrack comes with it standard, for example. For the Golf it's 430€ iirc.

 

[mrvermin]

In the past I've heard that the next refresh of the Tiguan should have a diesel available. The problem is finding a place for the urea tank, which they can't currently fit anywhere. With a Tig remodel they'll design in a place for it. 2015 was the date I heard for the next body refresh, so we'll just have to wait and see.

Apparently, the next gen Tiguan will be made in the Chattanooga alongside the North American Passat. It will be at this time that the TDI version will be released for the North American market.

Then again, like always, VW may decide to screw us over on that one and not release the TDI version. In that case, forget everything I just said...

MrVermin

 

[LRTDI]

2013 VW Golf GTD (its back)

But no word about it from VW USA. C'mon guys, how about it?

http://www.netcarshow.com/volkswagen/2014-golf_gtd/

 

[daniel_mad]

VW annouces new MK7 Golf GTD!

Here you go guys!

The new Mk7 GTD:

http://ca.autoblog.com/2013/02/21/volkswagen-debuts-mkvii-based-diesel-golf-gtd/

Man I can't wait for this to hit Canadian Dealerships!
VW please... just take my money now.

 

[2ManyKMfor1Tank]

Damn that's a hot looking car. I'll just have to wait 10 years for one to come down to my price range lol. $29k Euro = what close to $40k Can?

 

[wackypete]

The article didn't mention anything about availability in North America. I wonder if it will make it to this side of the pond?

 

[wackypete]

It seems to me this car has the body of a GTI + the engine of a TDI + a bigger turbo. Is that about right?

 

[LNXGUY]

It seems to me this car has the body of a GTI + the engine of a TDI + a bigger turbo. Is that about right?

That's exactly what a GTD is.... GTI + TDI engine.


And we won't be getting it anytime soon, lol

 

[alhutch]

MK7 GTD specs and pictures ahead of Geneva premiere

Autoweek posted specs and pictures of the new MK7 GTD ahead of it's March Geneva Auto show premiere:

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130221/GENEVA/130229985?utm_source=DailyDrive20130221&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=article4&utm_content=20130221-VW-Golf-diesel-set-for-Geneva-motor-show&utm_campaign=awdailydrive

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[imo000]

Damn that's a hot looking car. I'll just have to wait 10 years for one to come down to my price range lol. $29k Euro = what close to $40k Can?

I'm like you......make a mental note of it and 10 years later, if one pops up with blown engine/transmission, I pick it up for next to nothing. That's how I ended up with my 911 last summer.

 

[bvencil]

MKVII Golf GTD Set for Geneva

Sounds great! Wish we were getting it in the USA.

http://t.autos.msn.com/shows/geneva/vw-golf-diesel-set-for-geneva

 

[clamb]

911...? Pics?!

The gtd looks really sweet. The GTI will be very tempting!

 

[WeLikeBananas]

Actually, word is we just might get it in N.A.

But I don't care - I want a GTD Sportwagen, which would indeed be the perfect car (for me, at least).

 

[imo000]

911...? Pics?!

It's a '99 996 Carrera 2, 6speed. Engine wasn't running but lucked out and it was repairable. $5000 for the car, + $1500 for Duty, taxes and to tow it home, + $2000 in parts to fix it and get it on the road. Aaron saw it last summer when the engine was still out.

 

[LNXGUY]

Wowzers, that's awesome!

 

[VeeDubTDI]

Very nice! Unfortunately it probably won't be available in the us... ever.

 

[dkisling]

GTD hot hatch ahead of Geneva

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/v...new-oil-burnin-gtd-hot-hatch-ahead-of-geneva/ Maybel coming to USA.

 

[TDI2000Zim]

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volkswagen-golf-gtd-revealed-geneva-2013-02-21

It is selling at $39,000 in Europe.

 

[eav]

I'd prefer a Scirocco GTD.

 

[LRTDI]

I'm in the minority when I say for North America, VW would have done much better importing the all motion Golf than adding another nameplate with the Tiguan.
Ditto the Scirocco GTD

 

[bvencil]

I'd prefer a Scirocco GTD.

oh yeah!

 

[Feilo]

Another take on this from the BBC

Typical waffling about bringing this Stateside ... not holding my breath ...

 

[algaediesel]

If it comes to North America, I really hope they don't sell it just with an auto box. Us retro-grouches know that real driving involves three pedals.

 

[charlesworth]

If it comes to North America, I really hope they don't sell it just with an auto box. Us retro-grouches know that real driving involves three pedals.

I agree!

 

[frugality]

Us retro-grouches know that real driving involves three pedals.

Fountain pens are quaint, too.

Sometimes technology is good. My first car ('77 AMC Matador, the cop-car-body one, 360 2-bbl.) was an automatic, but the rest have all been manuals. But I'm keen to see where this automated-clutch technology goes. When supercars are even using them instead of manuals, that says something. Even though I am fine driving a manual, I'm half-tempted to get a DSG next time.

I'm glad I can flip a light switch, and not have to fire up the kerosene lantern. Or flip on an electric blanket, or turn up the thermostat, rather than take coals from the fire, throw them in the bed warmer pan, and pre-warm the bed for a cold winter's sleep.

 

[German_1er_diesel]

It is selling at $39,000 in Europe.

Including taxes, before rebates. It's selling at about the same price as a GTI. (IIRC, the last GTD was about 800€ more than the GTI)

 

[YukonLT]

If it comes to North America, I really hope they don't sell it just with an auto box. Us retro-grouches know that real driving involves three pedals.

Agreed as well, manual all the way.

I would love to see this vehicle stateside...sign me up.

 

[diesel4ever]

Fountain pens are quaint, too.

Sometimes technology is good. My first car ('77 AMC Matador, the cop-car-body one, 360 2-bbl.) was an automatic, but the rest have all been manuals. But I'm keen to see where this automated-clutch technology goes. When supercars are even using them instead of manuals, that says something. Even though I am fine driving a manual, I'm half-tempted to get a DSG next time.

I'm glad I can flip a light switch, and not have to fire up the kerosene lantern. Or flip on an electric blanket, or turn up the thermostat, rather than take coals from the fire, throw them in the bed warmer pan, and pre-warm the bed for a cold winter's sleep.

You have a point there.
I look at it different way. For me it's like getting a Big Mac vs. staying home and doing your own BBQ. Yes, the first one is fast and it can be tasty, but the second option is the full experience of making your own fresh food any way you want it. Each to his own, except many automakers figure out they now the best what's good for you. I just want an options.

 

[algaediesel]

For me it's like getting a Big Mac vs. staying home and doing your own BBQ. Yes, the first one is fast and it can be tasty, but the second option is the full experience of making your own fresh food any way you want it.

Good analogy. Additionally, I enjoy the challenge of three pedals. There's no fun in fountain pens. They're just annoying. Shifting gears is an enhancement to the driving experience I'll only give up when I can't physically do it any more or when manufacturers stop offering it.
Manual transmissions are the one and only thing I like about NASCAR. With how pervasive it is in the US, it surprises me somewhat that manuals haven't had a renaissance in the market most coveted by manufacturers.

 

[JohnnyChimpo]

So- back to the OP/ Anybody seen these yet? Probably more good stuff that we'll never see here! Sorry if this is old news rehashed...
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/11/volkswagen-planning-diesel-r-models.html