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From Pocket Rocket To Palatial Precision
From Pocket Rocket To Palatial Precision
Date: 2017-06-23
When driving the new Volkswagen Golf GTi there was a remarkable need to beware of the amount of pressure being applied to the accelerator. This is a performance-orientated marvel of engineering and a motoring masterpiece.
In what seems to be acceleration that defies physics, the Golf VI GTi that I test drove woke me up with a surge of adrenaline from the moment I pressed the start button.
The Sport suspension really made for enjoyable performance driving, and the throaty roar of the 2.0 litre four cylinder turbocharged TSI motor gave me goose bumps as I checked my rear-view mirror for traffic cops. Producing 169 kilowatts is impressive, especially for a hatchback, and throw in 350 Newton metres of torque and it can be beastly if you want it to.
The DSG gearbox is sublime, as you would expect, lightening fast gearshifts that are seamless and almost undetectable. All together the chassis, engine and gearbox produce a performance that will put a smile on any petrol heads face. However for me there is still so much more that the new Golf GTi has to offer.
The interior comfort and design takes the GTi to new levels. The improved infotainment system that boasts a 9,5 inch touchscreen and Volkswagens amazing new Discover Pro navigation system, all added to the feeling of comfort and luxury. The total package includes things like Park Assist and Trailer Assist, and the world-class craftsmanship finished it with perfection.
This is a car you are going to want to test-drive regardless of which car you want to buy. The test-drive may change your mind, but you will never know until you do it, so call McCarthy Volkswagen Durban on 031 367 6767 and book a test drive today. Not for the faint hearted.