For Volkswagen Group, the status of golf GTI is equally important. For 44 years, Volkswagen has been constantly reshaping the image of this sports small steel gun, while retaining the original concept from generation to generation. The appearance of the eighth generation golf can be said that Volkswagen has reached a fork in the road between the traditional fuel age and the electrification age. Therefore, for family members such as Golf GTI, this generation of models should not only stand in the last shift, but also judge the future situation. Pay tribute to both the classics and the future.
/kloc-since 0/976, the first generation of golf GTI has been officially listed? MK 1, 1982 introduced the first diesel engine golf GTD, and 20 14 introduced the first plug-in hybrid golf GTE. Today's golf GTI has formed a GT family with three models and three roles, representing three efficient, clean and energetic driving forms.
Since the eighth generation, they have become more digital, intelligent and networked on the brand-new second-generation MQB platform. But unlike Volkswagen's future pure electric ID family, they also shoulder the heavy responsibility of inheriting the classic golf GT family.
Golf GTI:
First of all, the eighth generation golf GTI is a small sports gun with agile control, high efficiency and unique mechanical sense. However, it has become more intelligent and technological, and it can still provide excellent driving pleasure and pleasure.
GTE Golf:
Although the displacement of the eighth generation golf GTE is still 1.4L, this hybrid system can provide the same horsepower output as GTI, and the training is also oriented to sports performance. It combines sustainable power output, pure battery life of 60 kilometers and excellent power performance.
GTD golf:
The new GTD model is an endurance athlete who is good at long-distance driving. Cleaner emissions and lower fuel consumption, coupled with interesting driving experience, consumers can still enjoy the sportsmanship of GTI on small diesel steel cannons.
External parts:
The appearance of the new eight-generation golf GT family has several remarkable features. For example, the standard LED running lights not only reduce the position, but also form an eye-catching light band between the hood and the air intake grille. And different models are distinguished by different colors. For example, GTI is striking red, GTE highlights hybrid and uses blue, while GTD uses silver. You can also choose dynamic effects. When the driver approaches the vehicle with the key, the LED running lights will be activated, and the LED strips in the headlight group will turn red, blue and silver.
Another highlight is that the lower part of the front bumper is designed as an integrated honeycomb air intake grille, and the left and right five hollowed-out positions have become X-shaped fog lights, which is very design-oriented, but this is an optional configuration.
On the side, the front fender is marked with GTI and GTD letters, while GTE models are external charging ports. All three models are equipped with sports kits of the same style, including side skirts, front and rear spoilers and integrated tail fins on the roof. The standard GTI exclusive wheel hub is 17 inch, but 18 and 19 inch wheels are optional. C-pillar still retains the obvious modeling characteristics of the golf family.
The shape of the tail is controversial. Personally, I think the tail design of the whole aircraft is not full enough. It is a great change for the eighth generation golf to move the model letter below the logo, but it is not harmonious personally. Exhaust layout GTI models still adopt the layout of bilateral * * * double output, GTD is unilateral double output, and GTE is hidden design.
Interior design:
Since the first generation of golf GTI came out, this car has been conveying the spirit of GTI in detail design. In the eighth generation, you can still see many unique and classic details on the GTI car. For example, the classic lattice seat of GTI, the golf instrument panel in LCD instrument, the sports GTI steering wheel and the metal pedal.
The new multi-function steering wheel touch buttons are divided into red, blue and silver finishes according to the different internal models of chrome trim. The customized one-button start button will emit a red pulse when the door is opened until the vehicle starts.
Innovision digital cockpit includes 10.25 inch LCD instrument and 10 inch central control screen. Background lighting and ambient lighting provide 30 color choices, and the seat decoration colors of different models are also different. The new electronic shift lever is not only very compact, but also makes the whole interior more concise and looks more scientific.
Power system:
Gasoline golf GTI:
The new Golf GTI is still equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine of EA888, but it has evolved into the fourth generation model. Maximum power 180 kW (245 HP) and peak torque of 370 Nm. This is comparable to the parameters of the 6th generation golf R. Match MQ350? DQ38 1 6-speed manual gearbox and 7-speed dual clutch gearbox.
Some people think that the power level of golf GTI has evolved too little in recent years, from 200 horsepower in the sixth generation, 220 horsepower in the seventh generation to 245 horsepower in the eighth generation. In fact, this growth is considerable. After all, the mission of golf GTI is to provide an acceptable price while ensuring sports performance. What's more, if the predecessor GTI approaches 300 horsepower, it will appear to have excess power and the fun of modification will be greatly reduced. Moreover, GTI also has various limited edition and high-performance models, so it is necessary to leave some space for four-wheel drive golf R.
Plug-in hybrid GTE:
The power system of Golf GTE consists of a 1 10 kW (150 HP) turbocharged engine with a peak torque of 250 Nm and an 85 kW motor. The maximum power of the system is 180 kW (245 HP) consistent with GTI, and the maximum torque can reach 400 Nm, which is matched with a 6-speed DSG(DQ400e) gearbox. By optimizing the battery energy, engineers have increased the cruising range of pure electricity to 60 kilometers, and the top speed of pure electricity mode can reach 130 kilometers per hour. GTE's unique navigation route optimization function allows the battery management system to consider the road conditions and terrain data in advance, and adjust the battery efficiency at any time to ensure that the battery power is still available when reaching the destination.
GTD Diesel Golf:
The GTD model with excellent endurance performance adopts the upgraded version of EA288evo? 2.0T turbocharged diesel engine with maximum power 147 kW (200 HP) and peak torque of 400 Nm. And the characteristics of diesel engine allow GTD power to be output at a lower engine speed, while providing cleaner emissions. GTD only provides 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DQ38 1).
Suspension system:
Eight generations of golf GTI adopts the suspension combination of front McPherson and rear multi-links, and the suspension height of GTI and GTD models is lower than that of ordinary golf15 mm. The vehicle dynamic management system is applied to the eighth generation vehicles for the first time. By controlling and adjusting DCC adaptive suspension and XDS electronic differential system, the significant difference between the best comfort and the best handling of vehicles is improved.
The new generation of DCC adaptive suspension can be expanded in the independent mode of vehicle setting, which goes beyond the existing comfort, environmental protection and sports settings. Drivers can store their personal driving styles and preferences to meet people's richer driving experience.
Comments:
In fact, in any case, the evolution of golf GTI promotes design and technology, and the constant is positioning. It is still an entry-level small steel cannon that young people can afford, leading them to pursue that unique driving pleasure in a specific period of their lives. GTI is not your dream, is it? Car, but you will be proud to tell others that you had a GTI when you were young.
Car Review: Cheng Zheng
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