http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/ Autoblog Comments for Chicago Auto Show: VW unveils U.S. spec Mark V Golf http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 2:47PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 2:55PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/
Excellent!!!]]>Feb 9th 2006 2:55PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 2:57PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 3:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 3:06PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/
I am underwhelmed. The strong front grille was a defining characteristic of the MkV, and this toned-down version is mundane by comparison. I know the Golf is traditionally purchased by people who want a low-key mode of transport, but they've removed any visual interest the MkV ever had. I guess I'll keep my sights on the GTi with DSG. I just hope they offer it in the 5-door.]]>Feb 9th 2006 3:08PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/How the F is this car "pure German"? Last time we heard that kind of rhetoric Hitler was in charge of all of Europe. The 2.5 litre 5 cyl isn't even sold in Germany. And the 22/30 mpg for the 5 speed is pathetic. This is a Compact car with the thirst of the V6 midsize Accord and the reliability of a Kia. WTF were they thinking bringing this garbage over here? Where is the beautiful 1.6 FSI 6 speed I rented in Austria 2 years? That car got 40mpg in mixed driving.]]>Feb 9th 2006 3:11PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/
any info on packages and trim levels? the silver one looks like a Value Edition. can we get shots of the blue one's interior? does it have climatronic?]]>Feb 9th 2006 3:16PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/
The reason they cram a 5 banger under the hood is because they think Americans aren't smart enough to buy cars with 1.6 litres of displacement, because 95% of buyers can't or won't shift gears. Of course, the DSG "gearbox" which allows automatic shifts (right?) while obtaining the mileage of a stick shift, is available on VWs, Seats and Audis in Euro-wobbly-land.

We Americans get Mexican made 5 cylinder wasteful Golf excuses for a car with crap reliablity. Well, after this winter when GM bombs, a few people who would have bought GM stuff may accidentally wander into VW showrooms and recognize the "quality."

VW, get yer head out yer rearmost oraface and actually send euro-spec cars to the United States, if you want to keep any of the niche market (since you're totally incapable of competing against the Toyotas, Nissans, Hyundais, Kias, Subarus, and even Suzuki/ex-Daewoos of the world, at least in the states). ]]>Feb 9th 2006 3:19PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/
I haven't checked in the last couple of years but the Golfs sold in Canada were built in Brazil I believe. The Jettas came from Mexico. Has anything changed or is the U.S. different

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-pavel.]]>Feb 9th 2006 4:06PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 4:10PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 4:19PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 4:20PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 4:28PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 4:51PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/Feb 9th 2006 4:57PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/09/chicago-auto-show-vw-unveils-u-s-spec-mark-v-golf/
Are you sure that's not the GTI? I've seen the GTI on the road (in LA this week), but have yet to see a bread-and-butter Golf...]]>Feb 9th 2006 5:36PM