http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/ Autoblog Comments for 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/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/Jun 17th 2008 2:04PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/Jun 17th 2008 2:07PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/Jun 17th 2008 2:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/
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As for the fact that the next Golf (Rabbit, if I get my way) is going to make it stateside makes me excited. I may get one, as my 98 civic is due for an upgrade.]]>Jun 17th 2008 2:32PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/
Well, it's a bit rough, and it gets poor gas mileage ;)]]>Jun 17th 2008 2:51PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/gets 28 MPG]]>Jun 17th 2008 3:11PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/Jun 17th 2008 4:21PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/
Now VW needs to configure it for two dissimilar markets.

At the low end, 175hp 175ft-lbs on regular fuel, with low torque latency. So that mean no air/air intercooler, air/liquid/air like the 1.4t (twincharger-minus the supercharger)

At the GTI level, VW needs 225hp 225ft-lbs]]>Jun 17th 2008 6:29PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/
I don't disagree with you completely. The GTI does need to stand apart from the base Rabbit and Jetta. With the Jetta being offered the same 2.0T as the GLI and GTI, it takes away a bit of the exclusivity.

But, the 2.0T is the more fuel efficient engine except for the TDI. It's been updated by the EPA to state 21/31 vs. the 21/29 it had previously. Compared to 21/29 for the 2.5L 5cyl. They might be able to get away with lower octane fuel with lower boost, then they could offer say a 180HP version for the Jetta and Rabbit with better economy and lower fuel cost. Then offer the GTI and GLI a 220HP version that runs on premium and still gets 30MPG. I'm fine with my 1.8T getting about 28mpg on average and I don't have the lightest foot either.

Then again, a quick call to APR, Revo or a number of other chip makers and you could have 240-250HP with better fuel economy so long as you keep your foot out of it most times. Chip only costs about $600 as well.]]>Jun 17th 2008 6:49PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/
The same would apply to the 225hp 225ft-lbs version, when you can find 93AKI gas (in lieu of 91AKI), you can get 250hp 250ft-lbs.

Basically this would help with passing, you put the hammer down & you go!

Then there is room for a 300hp R36 top dog.]]>Jun 17th 2008 11:06PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/Jun 17th 2008 2:07PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/Jun 17th 2008 2:13PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/
"The world should get its first official look at the Golf VI at this year's Paris Motor Show in October."]]>Jun 17th 2008 2:29PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/Jun 17th 2008 2:16PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/Jun 17th 2008 2:16PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/Jun 17th 2008 2:24PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/
I agree with you when you say that they will ultimately fail without the Rabbit (or Golf, whichever you prefer).]]>Jun 17th 2008 2:38PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/17/vw-of-america-golf-vi-i-is-i-heading-to-the-u-s/
For the price it can't be beat. And it's only depreciated about $1000 since I got it 2 years ago– how's the for resale value?

I wouldn't mind seeing them bring the Polo over though. I'd buy the GTI version of that little bad boy in a heartbeat.

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