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Title: Golf GTD Estate
Post by: jv on 29 January 2015, 12:15
VW Press Release:
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  • First ever Golf GTD Estate to be unveiled at Geneva Motor Show in March
  • Like the iconic diesel hatch, GTD Estate features 2.0-litre 184 PS TDI engine
  • Combines sporting performance with combined fuel economy of over 64 mpg*
  • Sporty design cues inside and out match those on GTD hatchback
Since 1982 Volkswagen's GTD logo has stood for Gran Turismo Diesel, with its promise of sporty yet economical motoring.  Now for the first time, the GTD initials grace the Golf Estate, which like the Golf GTD, boasts the 184 PS engine.  The new model is set to make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The Golf GTD Estate is well placed to establish itself as an iconic long-distance cruiser.  The 184 PS TDI engine takes the Golf GTD Estate to 62 mph in just 7.9 seconds with the 2.0-litre unit delivering a maximum torque of 380 Nm – and yet this sporty Estate car boasts an impressive combined fuel consumption figure of 64.2 mpg*.

The car’s sporty character is reflected in its exterior design: along with special GTD bumpers and the honeycomb radiator grille, the Golf GTD Estate also features smoked rear lights and flared sills.  The look is completed by 17-inch Curitiba alloys, black roof rails and dual chrome tailpipes. Also standard on-board the Golf GTD Estate are bi-xenon headlights, sports suspension with ride height lowered by 15 mm, and progressive steering, which gives a sharper response during high-performance driving as well as ensuring greater comfort in ordinary conditions.

Inside, the dynamic theme continues, with sports seats in Clark tartan, illuminated door sills, black headliner and black pillar trims.  Added to this, there are numerous decorative inserts and panels in Checkered Black, plus stainless steel pedal caps.  Further refinements include the multifunction steering wheel with aluminium trim and the gear knob styled as a golf ball.

The Golf GTD Estate is also available with 18-inch Nogaro alloy wheels and seat covers in a choice of Alcantara or Vienna leather.  Optional extras include a Sports and Design package featuring driving mode selection, Nogaro 18-inch alloy wheels, red brake callipers and tinted windows.

The Golf GTD Estate is expected to go on sale in the UK in April, with first deliveries in June. UK pricing and specification will be confirmed closer to launch.

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Thoughts?
Title: Re: Golf GTD Estate
Post by: corgi on 29 January 2015, 13:26
What's not to like... a more practical Golf GTD...
Title: Re: Golf GTD Estate
Post by: fredgroves on 29 January 2015, 13:43
A wardrobe... how nice...for some.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Golf GTD Estate
Post by: phope on 29 January 2015, 13:53
Interesting it says that alcantara will be an option
Title: Re: Golf GTD Estate
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 January 2015, 19:57
Nogaros are an option too!
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Post by: andrewparker on 29 January 2015, 20:14
Seems like a bit of a contradiction on the press release regarding the wheels. I'd be very surprised if the Nogaros weren't the standard wheels!
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Post by: p3asa on 29 January 2015, 22:21
No radar!

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Post by: fredgroves on 29 January 2015, 23:49
I think the press release is talking about the German version....  German gtd comes with nothing pretty much and even 17's
Title: Re: Golf GTD Estate
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 January 2015, 06:38
If it comes with the same spec as the existing hatchback and can have the same options then I'll have one. It's been the one thing I've been disappointed about, boot space and now the estate fixes this. Now Octavia vrs estate or gtd estate??
Title: Re: Golf GTD Estate
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 January 2015, 07:34
Quote from: mcmaddy on 30 January 2015, 06:38
If it comes with the same spec as the existing hatchback and can have the same options then I'll have one. It's been the one thing I've been disappointed about, boot space and now the estate fixes this. Now Octavia vrs estate or gtd estate??

The VRS looks sportier inside (mainly due to the seats), but there might be nowt in financing the dearer GTD vs the cheaper VRS once residuals are taken into account for the monthly figures. Unless you especially prefer the looks (inside and out) of one over the other, it would come down to monthly costs and equipment for me.
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Post by: mcmaddy on 30 January 2015, 18:00
It's only between the gtd estate and jag XE r sport now  :grin: :grin:
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Post by: wigit on 30 January 2015, 18:24
I think great move by VW as it will look spot on in carbon grey
Title: Re: Golf GTD Estate
Post by: Booth11 on 30 January 2015, 22:10
Looks better than the R estate.
Title: Re: Golf GTD Estate
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 04 February 2015, 15:43
I would potentially order this next year as second child on way and am currently on my 2nd GTD.

Unfortunately VW Ireland have no plans to offer this model currently.. King typical..  :rolleyes:

May have to start looking elsewhere...  :undecided:
Title: Re: Golf GTD Estate
Post by: JB GTI on 07 February 2015, 09:47
This one would make more sense than the R version or God forbid a GTI version  :whistle: