Golf GT Sport

Mr. M · 05-25-2007, 11:53 PM

Volkswagen announced a few changes in its Golf range as its set to replace the existing Sport and GT trim levels with a single all-new model, the Golf GT Sport. As you can see in the picture, visual changes are restricted up front, and specifically to the pitch-black grille section along with the darkened headlights insert which help forge a visual link with the sporty Golf GTI and R32 variants.

The new GT Sport trim (3d & 5d) can be combined with the 1.4-litre TSI petrol and 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine, both available in 140 Hp and 170 Hp outputs. Equipment-wise, a leather-trimmed 3-spoke steering wheel, gearknob and handbrake are fitted along with front sports seats, automatic light sensing headlights and rain sensing windscreen wipers. This is in addition to the 17-inch multi-spoke alloys fitted with 225/45 R17 tires, climatic a/c, a CD stereo system with eight speakers and electric windows. Six airbags, ABS and Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) round off the standard equipment list. Sales are expected to start in Europe later in the summer.

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BMW_Dude · 05-26-2007, 04:11 AM

It makes sense, I always wondered why there where both sport and GT trims!

I wonder though why they don't call it the driver seeing as that's what they used to call the GTI look a like!

Mr. M · 05-26-2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

It makes sense, I always wondered why there where both sport and GT trims!

I wonder though why they don't call it the driver seeing as that's what they used to call the GTI look a like!

You mean, Golf Driver?

BMW_Dude · 05-26-2007, 04:39 AM

Yes, the early golf where called this!

Here's one for sale on Ebay:

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It was basically a GTI look a like, but without the high performance engine!

Mr. M · 05-26-2007, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

Yes, the early golf where called this!

Here's one for sale on Ebay:

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

It was basically a GTI look a like, but without the high performance engine!

Wow I never knew about that, thanks.

BMW_Dude · 05-26-2007, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage77

Wow I never knew about that, thanks.

Maybe it was only a European model!

monster · 05-26-2007, 05:31 AM

I think VW shoud either create a different front bumper for the GT Sport or create a new bumper for the GTi because i think the GTi has lost its once unique identity among the vast Golf range. Please VW do not over use the GTi's front end styling.

Bartek Sikorski · 05-26-2007, 12:29 PM

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phaeton · 05-27-2007, 05:36 AM

BMW_Dude · 05-27-2007, 06:02 AM

In these latest pictures, it looks like it has the R32 grill and some of the GTI bodykit!

I hope it doesn't take the R32s exclusiveness away from it!

05-25-2007, 11:53 PM	#1
Mr. M Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,103 Thanks: 2,036 Thanked 1,722 Times in 925 Posts	Golf GT Sport Volkswagen announced a few changes in its Golf range as its set to replace the existing Sport and GT trim levels with a single all-new model, the Golf GT Sport. As you can see in the picture, visual changes are restricted up front, and specifically to the pitch-black grille section along with the darkened headlights insert which help forge a visual link with the sporty Golf GTI and R32 variants. The new GT Sport trim (3d & 5d) can be combined with the 1.4-litre TSI petrol and 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine, both available in 140 Hp and 170 Hp outputs. Equipment-wise, a leather-trimmed 3-spoke steering wheel, gearknob and handbrake are fitted along with front sports seats, automatic light sensing headlights and rain sensing windscreen wipers. This is in addition to the 17-inch multi-spoke alloys fitted with 225/45 R17 tires, climatic a/c, a CD stereo system with eight speakers and electric windows. Six airbags, ABS and Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) round off the standard equipment list. Sales are expected to start in Europe later in the summer. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

05-26-2007, 04:11 AM	#2
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 368 Thanked 495 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Golf GT Sport It makes sense, I always wondered why there where both sport and GT trims! I wonder though why they don't call it the driver seeing as that's what they used to call the GTI look a like!

05-26-2007, 04:39 AM	#4
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 368 Thanked 495 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Golf GT Sport Yes, the early golf where called this! Here's one for sale on Ebay: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER It was basically a GTI look a like, but without the high performance engine!

05-26-2007, 05:31 AM	#7
monster Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 808 Thanked 928 Times in 486 Posts	Re: Golf GT Sport I think VW shoud either create a different front bumper for the GT Sport or create a new bumper for the GTi because i think the GTi has lost its once unique identity among the vast Golf range. Please VW do not over use the GTi's front end styling.

05-26-2007, 12:29 PM	#8
Bartek Sikorski Contributor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 2,277 Thanks: 790 Thanked 2,112 Times in 964 Posts	Re: Golf GT Sport - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

05-27-2007, 05:36 AM	#9
phaeton Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 1,310 Thanked 530 Times in 288 Posts	Re: Golf GT Sport

05-27-2007, 06:02 AM	#10
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 368 Thanked 495 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Golf GT Sport In these latest pictures, it looks like it has the R32 grill and some of the GTI bodykit! I hope it doesn't take the R32s exclusiveness away from it!

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