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MKVI Volkswagen GTI "Studie"

Looks like the Scirocco was the introduction to the latest style of VW's "family face." Not sure I'm liking the new front end...

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Volkswagen has released the first photos of their Golf VI GTI Studie that will be shown at the Paris Auto Show next week. Although labeled as a "studie" concept, what you see in these photos is essentially the production version of the Golf VI GTI. Exterior changes are obvious with a completely new front end, fog lamps located further out, dual exhaust tips now mounted at the far ends of the back bumper and an overall clear attempt to make the Golf VI GTI look wider and lower. The new HID headlamps are really unique with loads of detail and an all-new look.

The German press materials mention a 22mm (.8 inch) lower stance via revised suspension calibrations. The suspension itself retains the MacPherson front struts and multi-link rear setup. Claimed horsepower is up to 210hp on this new model, however we suspect that it won't feel much different as the Golf V GTI 2.0T was already stronger than the claimed 200hp. Six-speed manual and DSG transmissions will be available. Volkswagen's new Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) which varies the shock absorber damping and compression rates electronically via a switch on the interior will be available as an option on the German-spec cars. No word on availability for U.S.-spec GTI models.

Interior revisions are numerous with plaid cloth inserts that have been revised, new shift knob design, unique black dash and door inserts with thin silver horizontal accents laid in and more. VW's familiar blue gauges have given way to white gauges now.

Overall we like what we're seeing so far. We're a bit surprised that VW hasn't changed the wheel design as the Huffmeister wheels were a signature Golf V GTI wheel and make this new Golf VI look a lot like the old Golf V in photos (particularly in white).

We won't see the new Golf VI GTI here in the States till August/September of 2009 as a 2010 model. Until then VW will have very limited numbers of 2009 Golf V GTI models available, so if you like the current style, scoop one up now. Pricing on the new Golf VI GTI is expected to stay close to the same price as the existing 2009 Golf V GTI.
Source

http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/gti_800_002.jpg

http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/gti2_001.jpg

http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/gti3_001.jpg

I like. the fronts a bit similar to the new STI though.

Those plaid seats are HOT.

WANT.

I'm waiting for one of these babies

Looks really nice.. although i'm still not a huge fan of these wheels.

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Originally Posted by Peturbo (Post 6049795)

I like. the fronts a bit similar to the new STI though.

They're exactly the same as the MKV GTI.

so when is VW bringing in MKVI? 2012??

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Originally Posted by Relyc (Post 6049897)

They're exactly the same as the MKV GTI.

MKV GTI
http://www.edmunds.com/media/reviews...vw.gti.500.jpg

MKVI GTI
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/gti_800_002.jpg

2008 STI
http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpape...1-1024x768.jpg

for some reason, the MKVI has a resemblance to the Joker's grin...

That looks just exactly like the VW Sorocco.

That looks really good imho.

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Originally Posted by Lomac (Post 6049904)

MKV GTI

For some reason I mixed up his post and the next, and thought he was talking about the front seats :blush:

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Originally Posted by Lomac (Post 6049904)

MKV GTI
http://www.edmunds.com/media/reviews...vw.gti.500.jpg

MKVI GTI
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/gti_800_002.jpg

2008 STI
http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpape...1-1024x768.jpg

WOW...check out the newer GTI...NO WHEEL GAPS!!!!

wow really really nice.

REALLY REALLY NICE.

Hot german hatch.

mmmm...nice...
I love german hatches especially that mk1 rat
if only they had this color for stock (porsche 70's brown)

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9656/79615074cd8.jpg

that interior is hotness.

this is hawt! damn i love this thing

it looks like the joker

looks like the w12

lovin the steering wheel : d

not diggin that front red trim in the grille, but asides from that, it looks sweet.

me wants
will trade in MKV for this
hehe

The back of the MK VI looks way better than the MK V imo.
The front end looks more aggressive.

Only 210hp?

Underrated or not, a lot of people are going to look at this, and then look at a WRX or Mazdaspeed 3 and think "Why does this have 50 horse less?"

mk6 gti production photos leaked:

http://jalopnik.com/5142691/2010-vol...yline=true&s=i

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/image..._GTI_MK_VI.jpg

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Powered by the same 2.0-liter four-banging TSI from the Scirocco, the GTI Concept gets power up to 207 HP, 10 neighing ponies more than the MkV GTI. Whether we'll also see the features from the GTI Concept such as Adaptive Chassis control, giving driver-adjustable electronically controlled dampeners, the XDS limited slip differential, and electronic stabilization.

The vehicle will be sold as the 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI in the United States and Canada when it arrives in showrooms in early September 2009, dropping the "Rabbit" badge that was used for the Golf MK V.

i don't understand why we can't get blue for the gti here in canada. they did have it on the US R32, but we didn't have the R32 up here either :cry: