28 авг. 2012 г.

The new Volkswagen Golf is cheaper predecessor



According to Autobild, in the basic novelty can be purchased for 16,500 euros. In this case, the sixth generation Golf sold in Germany at a price of 16,975 euros.

 Last week, Volkswagen unveiled the first official information about the Golf a new generation. As expected, the car becomes a 56 mm longer, 13 mm wider and 28 mm lower than its predecessor. The company has confirmed that the model is built on a new platform MQB, which would reduce the car's weight by 100 kg. Also because of this car was to make more economical - from familiar to the German company new engine will consume 23% less fuel. As for the suspension, in front of the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf will be "McPherson" behind - "multilever."

 Earlier, the German journalists have reported that the car will be offered once the 10 engines to choose from. In particular, Volkswagen Golf seventh generation will be supplied with three motors family TSI - 1,2-liter (105 hp), 1.4-liter (122 hp) and 1.4-liter (140 hp. a.). A more powerful version of the GTI with the prefix get turbocharged gasoline volume of 2.0 liters and 220 hp It is also expected appearance and "charged" version of Golf RS with 290-horsepower engine.

 As for the diesel range, there is a buyer will offer four engines. Information on the quantities of diesel units not, however, known to power engines of the TDI. In particular, buy a new Golf will be diesel engines with a capacity of 90, 110, 150 and 180 hp In addition to the standard versions, the manufacturer will be bringing and the hybrid modification Golf E85, the details of which are not specified.

 We also know that Volkswagen is not going to wait for the motor show in Paris and plans to show a novelty in the early fall. Seventh Generation Volkswagen Golf will show in a special exhibition in Berlin, which will be held on September 4. Thus, the Group decided to postpone the premiere of the car three weeks earlier, at the same time at the International Motor Show in Moscow Volkswagen Golf will not be.