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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Skinnee D on 03 January 2014, 18:18

Title: Why is it a GTI?
Post by: Skinnee D on 03 January 2014, 18:18

Just in case you might not have seen this somewhere already.

Intrigued to know why it's badged a GTI and not an R ???

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2512765/Volkswagen-Golf-Design-Vision-GTI-costs-staggering-3-4m.html

Title: Re: Why is it a GTI?
Post by: KyleB on 03 January 2014, 18:28

Like the front and the interior but not keen on that rear bumper.

Wonder how this engine would improve with a tuning box ;)

Title: Re: Why is it a GTI?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 03 January 2014, 18:57

Beacaue its a marketing tool and the public are familiar with the name 'Golf GTI' so it will get more coverage etc..

Title: Re: Why is it a GTI?
Post by: Skinnee D on 04 January 2014, 08:26

One way to get a GTI with twin daytime running lights.  Hope the mirrors fold out on unlocking...

Title: Re: Why is it a GTI?
Post by: Geomets on 04 January 2014, 09:52

The GTI is an icon. Revealed mid-70s, it introduced the acronym GTI. The R is with as since mk5 (10 years approximately), R doesn't mean anything to the masses. If they ask you "what car do you have?" Your answer would be "GTI" or "Golf R". So, if you were VW what would you do with your special Golf???