Back in January, we waxed expressively about a recently divulged auto that satisfied each adage of an auto writer's fantasy auto the Volkswagen Golf GTD SportWagen, a diesel station wagon fitted with a standard manual transmission. What's more, GTD, obviously, implies a quick diesel, the oil-burner likeness a GTI. Since we've invested some energy in the driver's seat, did this apparent dream auto experience our desires?
The GTD SportWagen (Europe calls it the GTD Variant) is fueled by the VW Group's natural 2.0-liter TDI, a turbo-diesel motor that creates 184 drive somewhere around 3500 and 4000 rpm, and in addition an exceptionally powerful 280 lb-ft of torque from only 1750 rpm. In the GTD, it sounds out and out lively, and we assess it impels the wagon to 60 mph in only 7.9 seconds. Top rate is evaluated at 144 mph, and judging from the way this auto pulls to 100 mph and past, that is not simply a speculative figure—in any event in spots where it can be worked out, similar to in Europe.
The GTD wagon effortlessly gives back a demonstrated 40 mpg or somewhere in the vicinity and its quite a lot more fun than any crossover we've as of late determined that it ought to make the defenders of jolted versatility sob.
Of course, a diesel motor is somewhat heavier than a gas motor, and notwithstanding utilizing the generally lightweight MQB building design, the GTD wagon tips the scales at something like 3300 pounds. Anyhow, VW's body changes help relieve those actualities. Case in point, the GTD sits lower than a general Golf; its fitted with 225/45 tires on 17-inch wheels (upgradable to 40-arrangement elastic and 18-inch wheels); it highlights a security control framework with a Sport mode that permits more wheelspin; and it accompanies a brake-based capacity that recreates a restricted slip differential for more noteworthy deftness. Add to that a pleasantly weighted force directing framework, and you have a harmless diesel station wagon that likes to energize mountain streets and chase down games cars.
The standard six-rate manual is slick to the point that we wouldn't even consider choosing the six-pace DSG double grasp programmed particularly since the throttle-blipping that is such a great amount of fun on DSG-prepared fuel controlled autos doesn't make quite a bit of an impact with the lazier diesel.
Compensating to drive quick, yet sufficiently agreeable to cover its dim side from the individuals who may object to a harder-center movement, the GTD accompanies numerous inconspicuous outline signals that gesture to the past. At the point when VW dispatched the first GTD in 1982, taking into account the original Golf (a.k.a. the Rabbit), it mirrored the look of the GTI, however the red complements on the grille were supplanted with silver. Same thing on today's GTD. Something else, GTDs outwardly impersonate GTIs, with their quietly forceful front and back sashes. The turn is that the Golf SportWagen doesn't even come as a GTI.
In the U.S. market, the nearest thing to the GTD SportWagen (other than the Golf TDI SportWagen) would be a BMW 328d station wagon, and the VW would give the Bavarian a keep running for its cash. If U.S. diesel-fuel costs were lower, VW would be all around encouraged to dispatch this fun and sensible wagon in the States. Concerning us, you can consider our desires me