Volkswagen Golf Mk6
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The Volkswagen Golf
Mk6 (or VW Typ 5K) is the successor to the Mk5
, and was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October 2008. Volkswagen
released pictures and information on 6 August 2008, prior to the official unveiling. The vehicle was released to the Europe
an market in the winter of 2008. Major investments have been made in production efficiency, with a claimed productivity improvement at launch of nearly 20% in comparison with the previous model, and further gains planned for the next twelve months.
Jetta 6 sedans went on sale mid 2010 in the USA,Canada,and Mexico,followed by the rest of the world in 2011.
The company is talking confidently about launching in Germany
during 2009 a BlueMotion
low emissions Golf and, in more general terms of possible alternative fuel versions later.
Available engines for North American Golf include the 2.5 L I5 engine from the previous Mk5 Rabbit and Mk5 Jetta and the 2 L TDI
. GTI versions include 2.0-litre TSI, and the 2 L TDI
.
s, (up to nine in Europe, up to eight in the US) and standard Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP), the Golf Mk6 has been awarded a five-star rating by the Euro NCAP
crash test agency.
The new VW Golf Cabriolet's styling follows that of its hard-top three-door counterpart, but it shows a high level of independence with a new rear section, lower profile roof line and more swept-back angle of its front windscreen frame. The convertible's image is especially dynamic when ordered with optional bi-xenon headlights. Always a standard feature: the LED rear lights like those of the Golf R and GTI. Other standard safety features offering peace of mind are the automatically deploying roll-over bar, front airbags, side head/thorax airbags, knee airbag for the driver and ESP.
The new VW Golf Cabriolet is one of the quietest convertibles today. Its soothing quietness is attributable to the new soft top that was optimised in specific ways. It also has a standard hydraulic drive that opens the Golf's top extremely quickly. The top can also be opened or closed during driving at speeds of up to 30 kilometre per hour.
Ideal for cruising with a convertible are the six turbocharged direct-injection engines whose power outputs range from 77 kW to 155 kW. Four of the petrol engines (TSI) and one diesel (TDI) are available with the DSG dual-clutch gearbox; while three of the engines are available with energy-saving BlueMotion Technology. Just how efficiently the new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet handles fuel is illustrated by the 1.6 TDI with 105 PS and BlueMotion Technology: It only consumes 4.4 L/100 km (equivalent to 117 g/km CO2).
Essentially, all of the features offered in the classic, hard top Golf are also available in the new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet. The only feature that will definitely not be offered is a sunroof.
The identical wagon is sold in the USA as the Jetta SportWagen, in Mexico as the Golf SportWagen and in South America as the Jetta Variant or Vento Variant.
announced Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid concept based on Mk5 Golf, which uses 2.0 L 122 hp I4 turbodiesel and 82 hp electric motor with lithium-ion batteries. The car can run about 50 kilometres on battery power. The combined power is 174 PS.
Volkswagen developed the Twin Drive system with eight German partners, and is planning a trial fleet of 20 Golfs outfitted with the system in 2010.
The production version was expected to be based on new Mk6 Golf, featuring a 1.5 L turbodiesel engine and electric motor, with estimated arrival date of 2015.
taillight, lowered sport chassis, new sport exhaust. Interior includes aluminum tread plates, brushed aluminum trim and glossy black painted frames around the air vents, red borders floor mats, sport seats with outer black nappa and side flash red nappa with light "Berry White" leather piping.
The vehicle was unveiled at GTI Meet at Wörthersee
.
The Golf R is powered by a 2.0-litre FSI turbocharged engine that produces 271 PS and 350 newton metre of torque. VW claims the car can get from 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds for DSG equipped models, or 5.7 seconds for cars fitted with a manual gearbox.
The top of the line Golf employs a familiar, but revised Haldex 4motion all-wheel drive system.
The Golf R has many similar styling traits to its Scirocco R sibling and is the first Golf to have LED rear tail lights factory fitted.
In Australia and Japan, the Golf R engine is detuned to suit hotter climate conditions. It is detuned from 199 kW to 188 kW and 350 newton metre to 330 newton metre.
On December 9, 2010, Volkswagen announced that the Golf R will be available in the United States beginning 2012. Both two- and four-door versions will be offered, although the DSG transmission will not be an option. Pricing, exact product naming, and options have not yet been announced.
On December 14, 2010, Volkswagen of Canada announced that the Golf R will be available in Canada beginning in "early" 2012. Only a four-door version with six-speed manual transmission will be offered. Four colours of the GTI will be available plus the R-exclusive "Rising Blue". All options are pre-selected including navigation, sun roof, leather interior, and "Kessy keyless entry".
VW also announced it will be bringing the Golf R to the United States at the request of enthusiasts. It will come with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel-drive.
: the 2.5 L will re-use the five-speed manual (automatic
will be a six-speed tiptronic). The new Golf is also available in Mexico but for the time being only in the wagon configuration that is marketed as Golf Sportwagen that became available in early October replacing the Bora Sportwagen with the new Golf's front end.
The Australian public got get their first taste of the new Mk6 at the Melbourne International Motor Show, which began on 27 February 2009. The new Golf was launched around the country at the same time. The Mk6 GTI went on sale from Oct 30, 2009. On 19 January 2010 the Golf was awarded the 2009 Wheels Car of the Year title, which is acknowledged as the country's most prestigious car award. It was the first time the Golf had been awarded the title since 1976. VW Australia launched the new base model golf with 1.2 litre engine same as the new Polo in September 2010 and went on sale in 2011.
In South Africa the new Mk6 Golf went on sale in April 2009. The South African version of the GTI went on sale in July 2009.
In Japan the new Mk6 Golf went on sale in April 2009. The Japanese version of the GTI went on sale in August 2009.
In China, the Golf Mk6 is made by FAW-VW, and in March 2010 the GTI begins to be built locally. It is the first time the GTI is built in China. The Chinese-Spec Golf GTI use a different engine to the international one, but takes 2.0TSI which produces only 200 hp, 10 hp less than the original one. This engine is also used by the VW Magotan.
In Chile, the Golf Mk6 was presented in October 2010 at the XI Salón del Automóvil de Santiago, starting sales immediately. Chile is the first country in South America to sell the Mk6, as a restyled version of the Mk4 is still in production in Brazil for Latin America. The Mk6 is available in Chile with the 1.6 L Petrol engine (101 hp) both in five-speed manual and seven-speed DSG
transmissions.
In India, the Golf Mk6 was rumored to be introduced in 2011 but in a recent interview Volkswagen Chief Executive Officer said that the plan's for introducing a Golf have been suspended. This was done to preserve the success of VW Vento in the Indian market. The Golf if released would come near to the Vento's pricing and VW does not want the sales of Vento to slip. He has also said that in the near future when the Vento numbers stabilize they may bring in a Golf with a more localization and same engine choices as the Vento.
, APR Motorsport
has led two MKVI VW GTI's to victory in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Street Tuner (ST) class.
To commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Golf GTI, Volkswagen Motorsport enters the 2011 24 Hours Nürburgring
with the “Golf24”. This Golf is equipped with a
2,500 cc five-cylinder turbo engine with 324 kW (440 PS) and 540 Nm, permanent 4WD and a sequential six-speed gearbox. In the third VLN race of 2011, the Golf24 finished sixth overall, with its best lap only nine seconds slower than the fastest race lap, which was clocked by a Ferrari 458. For the 24 Hours, the team hopes for rain, and jokingly considered to wet the track by aerial firefighting
. Eventually, though, neither of the three Golf24's finished the race, with one of them suffering a pit-entry accident and another blowing a gearbox. When the gearbox of the remaining Golf24 started overheating, VW decided to retire it to find out the cause of the gearbox trouble.
Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is a small family car manufactured by Volkswagen since 1974 and marketed worldwide across six generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada , and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico .The...
Mk6 (or VW Typ 5K) is the successor to the Mk5
Volkswagen Golf Mk5
The fifth generation Volkswagen Golf Mk5 , built on the Volkswagen Group A5 platform was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in October 2003 and went on sale in Europe one month later. To commemorate this, Wolfsburg was renamed "Golfsburg" for a week. It reached North American markets in June...
, and was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October 2008. Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
released pictures and information on 6 August 2008, prior to the official unveiling. The vehicle was released to the Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an market in the winter of 2008. Major investments have been made in production efficiency, with a claimed productivity improvement at launch of nearly 20% in comparison with the previous model, and further gains planned for the next twelve months.
Jetta 6 sedans went on sale mid 2010 in the USA,Canada,and Mexico,followed by the rest of the world in 2011.
Design
Like its predecessor, the Mk6 Golf is based on the Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform. Because the car's architecture is identical to its predecessor, including the door frames, side glasshouse, roof and wheelbase, there have been questions as to whether the Mk6 is an all-new car, or just a Mk5 faceliftEquipment
Improvements in equipment level on the domestic market Golfs include, for the first time in a Golf, the inclusion of air conditioning as standard.Engines
| Petrol engine | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine type/code | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed |
| 1.4 | 1390 cc I4 (CGGA) | 80 PS @5, 000 | 132 newton metre @ ,3800 | 13.9 s | 172 km/h (107 mph) |
| 1.6 | 1595 cc I4 (BSE/BSF/CCSA) | 102 PS @ 5,600 | 148 newton metre @ 3,800 | 11.3 s | 188 km/h (117 mph) |
| 1.2 TSI | 1197 cc I4 | 105 PS @ 5,000 | 175 newton metre @ 1,500–3,500 | 10.6 s | 190 km/h (118 mph) |
| 1.4 TSI | 1390 cc I4 (CAXA) | 122 PS @ 5,000 | 200 newton metre @ 1,500–4,000 | 9.5 s | 200 km/h (124 mph) |
| 1.4 TSI | 1390 cc I4 (CAVD) | 160 PS @ 5,800 | 240 newton metre @ 1,500–4,500 | 8.0 s | 220 km/h (137 mph) |
| 1.8 TSI | 1798 cc I4 (CDAA) | 160 PS @ 4,500-6,200 | 250 newton metre @ 1,500-4,500 | 8.0 s | 220 km/h (137 mph) |
| GTI | 1984 cc I4 (CCZA) | 210 PS @ 5,300-6,200 | 280 newton metre @ 1,700-5,200 | 6.7 s | 240 km/h (149 mph) |
| 2.5 | 2480 cc I5 (BGQ) | 172 PS @ 5,700 | 240 newton metre @ 4,250 | 7.6 s (0-60 mph) | 209 km/h (130 mph) (elec. limited) |
| R | 1984 cc I4 | 270 PS @ 6,000 | 350 newton metre @ 2,500-5,000 | 5.5 s | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Liquefied petroleum gas engine | |||||
| Model | Engine type/code | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed |
| 1.6 LPG | 1595 cc I4 (CHGA) | 98 PS (LPG) 102 PS @ 5,600 |
144 newton metre (LPG) 148 newton metre @ 3,800 |
11.9 s / 12.1 s (LPG) | 169 km/h (105 mph) 149 km/h (93 mph) (LPG) |
| Diesel engine | |||||
| Model | Engine type/code | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed |
| 1.6 TDI BlueMotion | 1598 cc I4 turbo (CAYA) | 105 PS @ 4,100 | 250 newton metre @ 2,000 | 11.3 s | 191 km/h (119 mph) |
| 2.0 TDI | 1968 cc I4 turbo (CBDC) | 110 PS @ 4,200 | 250 newton metre @ 1,500–2,500 | 10.0 s | 206 km/h (128 mph) |
| 2.0 TDI | 1968 cc I4 turbo (CBAA/CBAB) | 140 PS @ 4,200 | 320 newton metre @ 1,750–2,500 | 9.3 s | 209 km/h (130 mph) |
| 2.0 TDI 4Motion | 1968 cc I4 turbo (CBAA/CBAB) | 140 PS @ 4,200 | 320 newton metre @ 1,750–2,500 | 8.5 s | 206 km/h (128 mph) |
| GTD | 1968 cc I4 turbo (CBBB) | 170 PS @ 4,200 | 350 newton metre @ 1,750–2,500 | 7.8 s | 222 km/h (138 mph) |
The company is talking confidently about launching in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
during 2009 a BlueMotion
BlueMotion
BlueMotion is a tradename for certain car models from the Volkswagen Group with an emphasis on higher fuel efficiency.Volkswagen introduced the name in 2006 on the Mk4 Polo BlueMotion, and in 2007 a version based on the current Passat was released...
low emissions Golf and, in more general terms of possible alternative fuel versions later.
Available engines for North American Golf include the 2.5 L I5 engine from the previous Mk5 Rabbit and Mk5 Jetta and the 2 L TDI
Turbocharged Direct Injection
TDI or Turbocharged Direct Injection is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection, developed and produced by Volkswagen Group. These TDI engines are widely used in all mainstream Volkswagen Group marques of passenger cars and light commercial...
. GTI versions include 2.0-litre TSI, and the 2 L TDI
Turbocharged Direct Injection
TDI or Turbocharged Direct Injection is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection, developed and produced by Volkswagen Group. These TDI engines are widely used in all mainstream Volkswagen Group marques of passenger cars and light commercial...
.
Transmissions
| Petrol engine | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Years | Standard | Optional |
| 1.4 | 2008- | 5-speed manual | |
| 1.6 | 2008- | 5-speed manual | 7-speed DSG |
| 1.2 TSI | 2009- | 6-speed manual | 7-speed DSG |
| 1.4 TSI | 2008- | 6-speed manual | 7-speed DSG |
| 1.8 TSI | 2009 | 6-speed manual | 7-speed DSG |
| GTI | 2009- | 6-speed manual | 6-speed DSG |
| 2.5 | 2009- | 5-speed manual | 6-speed Tiptronic Automatic |
| R | 2009- | 6-speed manual | 6-speed DSG |
| Liquefied petroleum gas engine | |||
| Model | Years | Standard | Optional |
| 1.6 LPG | 2009- | 5-speed manual | |
| Diesel engine | |||
| Model | Years | Standard | Optional |
| 1.6 TDI | 2009- | 5-speed manual | 7-speed DSG |
| 1.6 TDI BlueMotion | 2009- | 5-speed manual | |
| 2.0 TDI (CBDC engine) | 2008- | 5-speed manual | 6-speed DSG |
| 2.0 TDI (CBAA/CBAB engine) | 2008- | 6-speed manual | 6-speed DSG |
| 2.0 TDI 4Motion | 2008- | 6-speed manual | |
| GTD | 2008- | 6-speed manual | 6-speed DSG |
Safety
With safety features such as seven standard airbagAirbag
An Airbag is a vehicle safety device. It is an occupant restraint consisting of a flexible envelope designed to inflate rapidly during an automobile collision, to prevent occupants from striking interior objects such as the steering wheel or a window...
s, (up to nine in Europe, up to eight in the US) and standard Electronic Stability Programme
Electronic stability control
Electronic stability control is a computerized technology that may potentially improve the safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESC detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help "steer" the vehicle where the driver intends to go...
(ESP), the Golf Mk6 has been awarded a five-star rating by the Euro NCAP
EuroNCAP
The European New Car Assessment Programme is a European car safety performance assessment programme based in Brussels and founded in 1997 by the Transport Research Laboratory for the UK Department for Transport and backed by several European governments.-History and activities:Euro NCAP is a...
crash test agency.
Golf Cabriolet
The new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet was presented at the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen calls the new model "a new chapter of a global success story". The four-seater has an innovative soft top with an electro-hydraulic drive that opens the Golf's top in just 9.5 seconds. After a nine years without a convertible Golf, This will be the first Cabriolet model under the Golf family since 2002.The new VW Golf Cabriolet's styling follows that of its hard-top three-door counterpart, but it shows a high level of independence with a new rear section, lower profile roof line and more swept-back angle of its front windscreen frame. The convertible's image is especially dynamic when ordered with optional bi-xenon headlights. Always a standard feature: the LED rear lights like those of the Golf R and GTI. Other standard safety features offering peace of mind are the automatically deploying roll-over bar, front airbags, side head/thorax airbags, knee airbag for the driver and ESP.
The new VW Golf Cabriolet is one of the quietest convertibles today. Its soothing quietness is attributable to the new soft top that was optimised in specific ways. It also has a standard hydraulic drive that opens the Golf's top extremely quickly. The top can also be opened or closed during driving at speeds of up to 30 kilometre per hour.
Ideal for cruising with a convertible are the six turbocharged direct-injection engines whose power outputs range from 77 kW to 155 kW. Four of the petrol engines (TSI) and one diesel (TDI) are available with the DSG dual-clutch gearbox; while three of the engines are available with energy-saving BlueMotion Technology. Just how efficiently the new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet handles fuel is illustrated by the 1.6 TDI with 105 PS and BlueMotion Technology: It only consumes 4.4 L/100 km (equivalent to 117 g/km CO2).
Essentially, all of the features offered in the classic, hard top Golf are also available in the new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet. The only feature that will definitely not be offered is a sunroof.
Variant
A facelifted variant Mk5 Golf Variant model was introduced in 2010 as the Mk6, despite carrying the front fascia and interior styling from the new Golf, the underpinnings are based on its fifth generation predecessor.The identical wagon is sold in the USA as the Jetta SportWagen, in Mexico as the Golf SportWagen and in South America as the Jetta Variant or Vento Variant.
Twin Drive
Volkswagen CEO Martin WinterkornMartin Winterkorn
Martin Winterkorn is the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, the parent company of the Volkswagen Group, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Audi and Porsche Automobil Holding SE....
announced Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid concept based on Mk5 Golf, which uses 2.0 L 122 hp I4 turbodiesel and 82 hp electric motor with lithium-ion batteries. The car can run about 50 kilometres on battery power. The combined power is 174 PS.
Volkswagen developed the Twin Drive system with eight German partners, and is planning a trial fleet of 20 Golfs outfitted with the system in 2010.
The production version was expected to be based on new Mk6 Golf, featuring a 1.5 L turbodiesel engine and electric motor, with estimated arrival date of 2015.
Golf GTI "Wörthersee 09" (2009)
It is a concept car based on Golf GTI. 2.0-liter TSI engine is rated 211 PS with top speed of 238 km/h (148 mph) and 0–100 km/h acceleration of 6.9s. It includes Firespark Metallic red body with GTI stripes, high-gloss black 19-inch alloy spoke wheels, smoked LEDLEd
LEd is a TeX/LaTeX editing software working under Microsoft Windows. It is a freeware product....
taillight, lowered sport chassis, new sport exhaust. Interior includes aluminum tread plates, brushed aluminum trim and glossy black painted frames around the air vents, red borders floor mats, sport seats with outer black nappa and side flash red nappa with light "Berry White" leather piping.
The vehicle was unveiled at GTI Meet at Wörthersee
Wörthersee
The Wörthersee is an alpine lake in the southern Austrian state of Carinthia.-General facts:The lake is elongated, about 20 km long and 1–2 km wide. It stretches from the Carinthian capital Klagenfurt in the east to Velden in the west...
.
Volkswagen Golf R (2012-)
There was much speculation about this vehicle, with uncertainly surrounding its name. Golf R20 was the most common name used prior to the Frankfurt Motor Show. Once finally unveiled by Volkswagen at the Frankfurt IAA, on 15 September 2009, it was confirmed the R32 replacement would simply be called the Golf R.The Golf R is powered by a 2.0-litre FSI turbocharged engine that produces 271 PS and 350 newton metre of torque. VW claims the car can get from 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds for DSG equipped models, or 5.7 seconds for cars fitted with a manual gearbox.
The top of the line Golf employs a familiar, but revised Haldex 4motion all-wheel drive system.
The Golf R has many similar styling traits to its Scirocco R sibling and is the first Golf to have LED rear tail lights factory fitted.
In Australia and Japan, the Golf R engine is detuned to suit hotter climate conditions. It is detuned from 199 kW to 188 kW and 350 newton metre to 330 newton metre.
On December 9, 2010, Volkswagen announced that the Golf R will be available in the United States beginning 2012. Both two- and four-door versions will be offered, although the DSG transmission will not be an option. Pricing, exact product naming, and options have not yet been announced.
On December 14, 2010, Volkswagen of Canada announced that the Golf R will be available in Canada beginning in "early" 2012. Only a four-door version with six-speed manual transmission will be offered. Four colours of the GTI will be available plus the R-exclusive "Rising Blue". All options are pre-selected including navigation, sun roof, leather interior, and "Kessy keyless entry".
VW also announced it will be bringing the Golf R to the United States at the request of enthusiasts. It will come with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel-drive.
International markets
In the United States and Canada, the car was sold as the Volkswagen Golf when it arrived in showrooms in October 2009, dropping the "Rabbit" badge that was used for the Golf Mk5. The wagon, a restyled version of the Mk5 and the only Golf model made in Mexico, is sold in Canada as "Golf Wagon", but in the United States retains the "Jetta SportWagen" designation (while wearing Golf front sheetmetal). North American Golfs will carry over the same engines as the Mk5 (the same 2.5L five-cylinder from the Mk5, the 2.0TDI and the 2.0T) and, while the GTI and TDI continue to offer the six-speed manual transmissionManual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
: the 2.5 L will re-use the five-speed manual (automatic
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
will be a six-speed tiptronic). The new Golf is also available in Mexico but for the time being only in the wagon configuration that is marketed as Golf Sportwagen that became available in early October replacing the Bora Sportwagen with the new Golf's front end.
The Australian public got get their first taste of the new Mk6 at the Melbourne International Motor Show, which began on 27 February 2009. The new Golf was launched around the country at the same time. The Mk6 GTI went on sale from Oct 30, 2009. On 19 January 2010 the Golf was awarded the 2009 Wheels Car of the Year title, which is acknowledged as the country's most prestigious car award. It was the first time the Golf had been awarded the title since 1976. VW Australia launched the new base model golf with 1.2 litre engine same as the new Polo in September 2010 and went on sale in 2011.
In South Africa the new Mk6 Golf went on sale in April 2009. The South African version of the GTI went on sale in July 2009.
In Japan the new Mk6 Golf went on sale in April 2009. The Japanese version of the GTI went on sale in August 2009.
In China, the Golf Mk6 is made by FAW-VW, and in March 2010 the GTI begins to be built locally. It is the first time the GTI is built in China. The Chinese-Spec Golf GTI use a different engine to the international one, but takes 2.0TSI which produces only 200 hp, 10 hp less than the original one. This engine is also used by the VW Magotan.
In Chile, the Golf Mk6 was presented in October 2010 at the XI Salón del Automóvil de Santiago, starting sales immediately. Chile is the first country in South America to sell the Mk6, as a restyled version of the Mk4 is still in production in Brazil for Latin America. The Mk6 is available in Chile with the 1.6 L Petrol engine (101 hp) both in five-speed manual and seven-speed DSG
DSG
DSG may stand for:* Direct-Shift Gearbox, a type of automotive gearbox from Volkswagen Group* DOCSIS Set-top Gateway, a technical specification* DSG International , Dixons Stores Group, a European retailer...
transmissions.
In India, the Golf Mk6 was rumored to be introduced in 2011 but in a recent interview Volkswagen Chief Executive Officer said that the plan's for introducing a Golf have been suspended. This was done to preserve the success of VW Vento in the Indian market. The Golf if released would come near to the Vento's pricing and VW does not want the sales of Vento to slip. He has also said that in the near future when the Vento numbers stabilize they may bring in a Golf with a more localization and same engine choices as the Vento.
Motorsport
In auto racingAuto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
, APR Motorsport
Audi Performance and Racing
APR LLC is an automotive engineering and motor racing company based in Opelika, Alabama. APR mainly deals with Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen Group brands - Volkswagen, Škoda, and SEAT. Primarily APR is a research and development company that writes proprietary software for reading and writing to a...
has led two MKVI VW GTI's to victory in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Street Tuner (ST) class.
To commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Golf GTI, Volkswagen Motorsport enters the 2011 24 Hours Nürburgring
24 Hours Nürburgring
The 24 Hours Nürburgring is a touring car and GT endurance racing event on the Nürburgring Nordschleife . With a lap length of over , it allows the participation of more than 200 cars, and over 700 drivers.-Overview:...
with the “Golf24”. This Golf is equipped with a
2,500 cc five-cylinder turbo engine with 324 kW (440 PS) and 540 Nm, permanent 4WD and a sequential six-speed gearbox. In the third VLN race of 2011, the Golf24 finished sixth overall, with its best lap only nine seconds slower than the fastest race lap, which was clocked by a Ferrari 458. For the 24 Hours, the team hopes for rain, and jokingly considered to wet the track by aerial firefighting
Aerial firefighting
Aerial firefighting is the use of aircraft and other aerial resources to combat wildfires. The types of aircraft used include fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Smokejumpers and rappellers are also classified as aerial firefighters, delivered to the fire by parachute from a variety of fixed-wing...
. Eventually, though, neither of the three Golf24's finished the race, with one of them suffering a pit-entry accident and another blowing a gearbox. When the gearbox of the remaining Golf24 started overheating, VW decided to retire it to find out the cause of the gearbox trouble.
Awards
- 2009 World Car of the YearWorld Car of the YearThe World Car of the Year is an automobile award selected by a jury of 48 international automotive journalists from 22 countries. Cars considered must be sold in at least five countries on at least two continents prior to January 1 of the year of the award...
- 2009 Euro NCAP Safest Car of the Year
- 2009 Best performance car under $60,000 (GTI) (Australia)
- 2009 Yellow Angel (Germany)
- 2009 Auto Motor and Sport Readers’ Best Car (Germany)
- 2009 Wheels Car of the YearWheels Car of the YearWheels magazine has announced its Car of the Year every year since 1963, with the exception of 1972, 1979 and 1986 when no cars were considered worthy of the honour . It is considered Australia's most prestigious automotive award...
(Australia) - 2009 What Car?What Car?What Car? is a long-running UK monthly automobile magazine and website, currently edited by Steve Fowler and published by Haymarket Motoring. First published in 1973, it is intended primarily as a magazine for consumers rather than dedicated automobile enthusiasts...
- Best Small Family Car (Great Britain) - 2009 International Engine of the YearInternational Engine of the YearThe International Engine of the Year is an annual competition for automotive industry internal combustion engines, judged by a panel of automobile journalists from around the world. It is organised by the United Kingdom's largest technical motoring, aerospace and traffic management publication...
(1.4 TSI) - 2009 Green Engine of the Year (1.4 TSI)
- 2009-10 Japan's Import Car of the YearCar of the Year JapanThe annual Car of the Year Japan award, also known as Japan Car of the Year , is given to newly released or redesigned vehicles released to the Japanese car buying market from November 1 of the previous year to October 31 of the current, and each award spans two calendar years. The award has been...
- 2010 Continental Irish Car of the YearSemperit Irish Car of the YearThe Semperit Irish Car of the Year award was established in 1978. It is organised and judged by the Irish Motoring Writers Association . It is sponsored by tyre manufactuer Semperit and specifically by their brand - 'Semperit'....
- Best family car. - 2010 Automobile Magazine - Car of the Year (GTI)
- 2010 Canadian Car of the Year
- 2010 What Car?What Car?What Car? is a long-running UK monthly automobile magazine and website, currently edited by Steve Fowler and published by Haymarket Motoring. First published in 1973, it is intended primarily as a magazine for consumers rather than dedicated automobile enthusiasts...
- Best Small Family Car (Great Britain) - 2010 South African Car of the Year
- 2010 Fleet News - Company Car of the Year
- 2010 World Green Car (BlueMotion)
- Kelley Blue BookKelley Blue BookKelley Blue Book, headquartered in Irvine, California, is the United States' largest automotive vehicle valuation company. The company's website is a source for new and used vehicle pricing and information...
included the VW Golf TDI (clean diesel) among its Top 10 Green Cars for 2010. - 2010 Top Gear magazine-Hot Hatch of the year (Golf R)
- 2011 What Car?What Car?What Car? is a long-running UK monthly automobile magazine and website, currently edited by Steve Fowler and published by Haymarket Motoring. First published in 1973, it is intended primarily as a magazine for consumers rather than dedicated automobile enthusiasts...
- Best Small Family Car (Great Britain)
External links
- Autocar—Full details: VW Golf Mk6