The GTE is officially with us...

[Exonian]

... prices announced today by VW UK
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/90078/vw-golf-gte-price-and-release-date-revealed

The first of a new generation of hot(ish) hatches.

[physio]

Sound like a good compromise  but what will the residuals be like in 2 or 3 yrs time
compared to a GTi  / GTD.

[monkeyhanger]

Sound like a good compromise  but what will the residuals be like in 2 or 3 yrs time
compared to a GTi  / GTD.

I could see the residuals being at least as good as a GTI, the whole drivetrain doesn't rely on a battery (which is the main downfall of most electric only vehicles, and the fear of huge replacement costs along with diminishing range) - these will be very popular for London commuters. Near as damn-it GTD performance (on 0-62 anyway - would be interesting to see mid-range acceleration figures: 40-80mph in 4th/5th/6th), as well equipped. Would have been interesting to see them knock out an all LED headlight for GTE to keep battery drain down.

[wigit]

where this scores is the CO2 which means if you run one as a company car the tax is peanuts and your capital allowances on these are superb

[physio]

when will they be in the showroom  anybody know ?

[monkeyhanger]

where this scores is the CO2 which means if you run one as a company car the tax is peanuts and your capital allowances on these are superb

39g/km. With those figures it would imply that VW's test cycle has the car running 3/4 on electric.

An electric car that makes a lot more sense than an all electric one. It will be a bit thirstier than a 1.4 ACT Golf on a longer journey, lugging that extra weight, but around the doors on a 15 mile commute, a trip to the petrol station might be a rarity if you're not constantly putting your foot down.

[phope]

Had it been available to order last Sept/Oct, I would have seriously considered one

Benefit in Kind at 5% is around £1650 a year based on the price of £33035 before the grant, compared to 17% on the GTD at £26,015 which is around £4420 a year

Big savings for company car drivers in tax

[wigit]

where this scores is the CO2 which means if you run one as a company car the tax is peanuts and your capital allowances on these are superb

39g/km. With those figures it would imply that VW's test cycle has the car running 3/4 on electric.

An electric car that makes a lot more sense than an all electric one. It will be a bit thirstier than a 1.4 ACT Golf on a longer journey, lugging that extra weight, but around the doors on a 15 mile commute, a trip to the petrol station might be a rarity if you're not constantly putting your foot down.

i've got the petrol engine in the polo and its a peach, i live in Oxford and they hate cars but have charge points

the fact that capital allowances are 100% in year one makes this an interesting prospect through my company

[evo1986]

Sound like a good compromise  but what will the residuals be like in 2 or 3 yrs time
compared to a GTi  / GTD.

I could see the residuals being at least as good as a GTI, the whole drivetrain doesn't rely on a battery (which is the main downfall of most electric only vehicles, and the fear of huge replacement costs along with diminishing range) - these will be very popular for London commuters. Near as damn-it GTD performance (on 0-62 anyway - would be interesting to see mid-range acceleration figures: 40-80mph in 4th/5th/6th), as well equipped. Would have been interesting to see them knock out an all LED headlight for GTE to keep battery drain down.

It should have LED headlights mate, we were told that when we went to drive it early December.

Going to be one of the most influential cars for a long time. If you want a 5 door DSG GTD or GTI then why would you not buy the GTE.......I am predicting record breaking demand and horrific lead times.

[GrahamFR]

wait a min, i saw one of these in derby last week, are you telling me their not even out yet? If definitely had the same LEDs of the front bumper and I couldn't hear it when it launched off the line so it has to be...