BREAKING: First images of 2009 Volkwagen GTI MkVI surface
by Dan Roth on Sep 24th 2008 at 11:29PM 
Click above for gallery of Volkswagen Golf GT MkVI
Since the GTI got its groove back with the MkV, fans of the original couple generations rejoiced. We're on the edge of our collective seats waiting for the official release of the MkVI version, and some images have found their way onto the internet tonight. Taking some inspiration from the awesome GTI W12 that attended Wörthersee, the front airdam echoes that car's wide maw. Foglamps are pushed out to the far corners to emphasize width, and out back the tailpipes follow suit. The look is fantastic in the refrigerator white the photo car is wearing; special but understated. Inside, the de rigeur plaid upholstery is in place, and things are spiffed up by metal accents and a flat-bottomed steering wheel.
Underhood is a 207-hp TFSI engine, and the car comes with an electronic limited-slip differential called XDS and the Scirocco's adaptive chassis. Of course, DSG is available for snapping off quick gearchanges with no fuss. When you've got a good thing, why mess with success? We dig, and it'll be available in Spring, at which point we'll certainly bring you our driving impressions.
Gallery: Volkswagen Golf GT MkVI
[Source: evo via Carscoop]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Eric 11:35PM (9/24/2008)
I just bought a 2009 MKV GTI. I'm glad I did, as I really don't like the look of the MKVI one. I'll be curious to hear how it drives though.
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halogenrep 12:55AM (9/25/2008)
While some found the MkV GTI style mundane, I really like it. IMO, The MkV looks more space-age and modern than the Mk VI. Congrat on your purchase of the GTI.
Kotse 1:44AM (9/25/2008)
Nice blend of Mk V and Mk VI styling...except the out-of-place T-Reg tail blings though.
Why Not the 6.2L C63? 9:33PM (9/25/2008)
I agree entirely. the MkVI Golf [Rabbit] looks better than this, IMHO.
Parkerman 11:37PM (9/24/2008)
Man I love the interior on them.. and that steering wheel... A friend had one.. I just kind of want to steal it... The steering wheel that is.. lol
Not sure what i think about the headlights yet though.
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Andrew L 11:45PM (9/24/2008)
the interior looks nice but im not a fan of those seats...
Parkerman 1:42AM (9/25/2008)
Yea, Not a fan of those plaid seats.. But.. The seats in my friends GTI are very nice... Sporty but nice.
BoneHeadOtto 10:24AM (9/25/2008)
im glad they kept the plaid seats. They are unique and really add to the car. I would take those over the leather seats any day.
what i dont like about this car is that the roof line and c-pillar are softer and less macsuline. The soft shape of the rear lights doesnt help either. But id drive a car with that grill, those seats, that steering wheel and the potato cutter wheels
2007RC46SP2 11:38PM (9/24/2008)
do you really think they are gonna use the same wheels again.
looks like its just a rendering
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Mobius_1 12:16AM (9/25/2008)
The Evo article says the wheels have been very popular on the MKV so they aren't changing it
Trent 11:45PM (9/24/2008)
Looks good. and the AWD R model looks even better. too bad this one and that one will probably be priced right out of their intended markets.
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MWendt 12:11AM (9/25/2008)
Which engine will come in the 270hp R version? Is it the 2.0T?
When will it become available in the States?
zamafir 2:10AM (9/25/2008)
should be a detuned version of the s3, will be in the us after the tdi golf.
AngeloD 11:50PM (9/24/2008)
The plaid seats are traditional on the GTI.
Overall, a good effort by Vdub.
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Trent 11:55PM (9/24/2008)
i just read the previous article again... if this engine ends up making 258 lb ft in the normal GTI (or whatever it makes in the A5) the R model could be a HUGE sleeper. If the 2.0TFSI is making 207/258 at stock boost, tuning it to 265hp in the R will undoubtedly yield >300ft lbs. Yikes. i like that idea. This could become the ultimate AWD pocket rocket, they just need to keep the price in check.
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Sherif 12:37AM (9/26/2008)
The R that is rated at 270hp actually has less torque then the 2.0T with 210hp.
montoym 1:24AM (9/25/2008)
If you go by the current specs of the TTS engine(same one the next .:R will use), it also puts out 258lb-ft of torque.
If you notice, the torque max of almost any VW engine is 258lb-ft. It happens to be the torque limit of the current DSG gearbox as well.
http://www.audi.co.uk/audi/uk/en2/new_cars/tt/tts/engine.html - 350Nm = 258lb-ft.
montoym 1:36AM (9/25/2008)
But, based on the fact that they give a range for the max torque as well i.e. 258lb-ft from 2000-5000 rpm, I think they mean that the amount of torque won't drop below 258lb-ft over that rev range. It may not mean a true maximum.
For example, many people who have chipped a MkV GTI have dyno'd them and found significantly more torque. Take APR for instance, they advertise their Stage I chip at 246hp and 282lb-ft using 91 octane. How is it then, that the TTS, making almost 30 more HP, puts out less torque??
http://goapr.com/VW/products/ecu_upgrade_mkvgti.html
I think APR may be advertising the max while VW/Audi advertises the minimum over a range of RPMs.
waiownsyou 12:10AM (9/25/2008)
Wow, that's amaZingLY... the same thing.
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MichaelS 12:23AM (9/25/2008)
Wow, it looks amazing in white. Hard to justify getting a TT or Scirocco over this.
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