Golf GT in Oz?

[angry shot]

i swear i saw a Golf GT on the way to work - can you get them in Oz?

i was driving from north shore to airport and VAG are out at mascot from memory - maybe it is a test car or something......

[datracer99]

Hi. My first post.
Waiting on a 3door GTI 6 speed, in Torndao Red, which I'm picking up Next Friday :)

Anyway, on the topic of GTs Wheels magazine mentioned that they are expected in Aus in September, so you probably saw one of the evaluation cars.

[REDMKVGTI]

Hmm, my it sounds like my brother is going to hang out to see what they are like instead of the polo...

[Babee J]

Thats some intersting news... does anyone know what sort of pricing structure the GT will have.

[gpk_gti]

between polo gti and golf gti,,so whats that?? mid thirties.

[REDMKVGTI]

Yeh, thats what I heard, mid to late thirties.

[Lima]

A few GTs have been spotted now. I reckon they'll be launched before September too.

[REDMKVGTI]

I'm going to take one for a drive just for the fun of it, I've heard really good and really bad things about them so far...

[SOHC]

thought someone told me its coming in May?
test driven one, taking of on uphills a bit hard, but otherwise, heaps and heaps of low torque there and its a very fast car indeed

[phaeton]

thought someone told me its coming in May?
test driven one, taking of on uphills a bit hard, but otherwise, heaps and heaps of low torque there and its a very fast car indeed

Me probably :D

If not this month most likely June release ;) VGA always has delays :D

[drb999]

i swear i saw a Golf GT on the way to work - can you get them in Oz?

i was driving from north shore to airport and VAG are out at mascot from memory - maybe it is a test car or something......

Yea I saw one around Chatswood last week sometime - red GT.

[kinezo]

hey i emailed VW and this is the email they sent me back


Dear Tony,



Re: Golf GT enquiry



Thank you for contacting us through the Volkswagen Australia Website, we appreciate it. It is fantastic to hear that you are interested in the outstanding Golf .

In reply to your email enquiry, I can advise you that the Golf GT with the new 1.4 litre Twin charged engine (turbo and supercharged) will be released to the Australian market. The Golf GT will be launched towards the end of the year and will be a limited release of 500 Cars only and I can confirm that all vehicles have been pre sold.

Regards,

Adam

Volkswagen Customer Assistance





so it sucks how they are all sold out!!! FRUITY LOOPS!!!!!(i cant curse no more)

[jb747]

About two weeks ago, a dealer told me they expected it in May.

[angry shot]

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/golf/model_gt.asp

some info on the VW Oz web site for the GT

[phaeton]

Our local dealers advertisement had GT arriving soon in the paper today :D

[pinzvidz]

hey i emailed VW and this is the email they sent me back


Dear Tony,



Re: Golf GT enquiry



Thank you for contacting us through the Volkswagen Australia Website, we appreciate it. It is fantastic to hear that you are interested in the outstanding Golf .

In reply to your email enquiry, I can advise you that the Golf GT with the new 1.4 litre Twin charged engine (turbo and supercharged) will be released to the Australian market. The Golf GT will be launched towards the end of the year and will be a limited release of 500 Cars only and I can confirm that all vehicles have been pre sold.

Regards,

Adam

Volkswagen Customer Assistance





so it sucks how they are all sold out!!! FRUITY LOOPS!!!!!(i cant curse no more)

I wouldn't trust a single word that those droids tell you...

[phaeton]

I wouldn't trust a single word that those droids tell you...

Agreed :D

I wonder if GT TDI is coming ???? :D

[datracer99]

Just noticed a mention in a Wheels mag that GT will be priced at $38,490

If that's the RRP the for 3 door then for $1500 more you can have a GTI.

I know the GT is good, but $38990 doesn't sound like value to me.

[Rod_H]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/2743/2007-volkswagen-golf-gt-launch-drive/

IT'S Here... Linkage people
:D

[gtimk5]

Our dealer in Hobart got 3 the other day. They haven't detailed them yet so a drive isn't ready yet.

[DaveMack]

Just noticed a mention in a Wheels mag that GT will be priced at $38,490

If that's the RRP the for 3 door then for $1500 more you can have a GTI.

I know the GT is good, but $38990 doesn't sound like value to me.

The article states $34990 ... which is considerably better. Might go test one. :D

Dave

[gregozedobe]

I wonder if GT TDI is coming ???? :D

According to my tame VW salesman (who is being very nice to me at the moment as I recently brought a new T5 van from him and am also considering a new VW sedan or wagon), VWoA are only bringing in the 125Kw 1.4 petrol motor version, not the 125Kw TDI. He did say that they are going to put the 125Kw TDI motor into the Passat later this year (not sure if this replaces the current 104Kw TDI motor or is an extra option).

Also I have heard that Skoda may be bringing in the Octavia vRS models (including wagons ?) with either the 147Kw TFSI (ie Golf GTI petrol motor) and 125Kw TDI motors, supposedly for less money than the Golf GTI. Don't know how much less, and don't know when. They don't seem to be making much progress with their dealer network so far, so their planned Oct 2007 release date looks a bit optimistic to me. I'll keep hoping for a fast, reasonably priced VAG Golf sized wagon, even if it doesn't have a VW badge :rolleyes:

[Guy_H]

I understand they (VW Australia) announced to the dealer network this week you can now order the 125kw GTi / TDi and they will be on dealers floors in a few months time.

Excellent news! :)

[FL00DY]

I understand they (VW Australia) announced to the dealer network this week you can now order the 125kw GTi / TDi and they will be on dealers floors in a few months time.

Excellent news! :)

What's a 125kw GTI?

[phaeton]

Guy means GT TSI ;)

Thanks for info Greg ;) I have a feeling the 125kW TDI in the Passat will replace 103kW TDI for 08MY ;)

[FL00DY]

Guy means GT TSI ;)

Thanks for info Greg ;) I have a feeling the 125kW TDI in the Passat will replace 103kW TDI for 08MY ;)

Well that's what I hoped he meant.

[Guy_H]

Actually I meant the GTI version of the TDI

With this engine 2.0-litre TDI 170PS

They actually call it the GT Sport in the UK....


http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new_cars/golf/gtsport

:cool:

[phaeton]

Actually I meant the GTI version of the TDI

With this engine 2.0-litre TDI 170PS

They actually call it the GT Sport in the UK....


http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new_cars/golf/gtsport

:cool:

LOL get the writing right Guy its GT TDI and GT TSI ;) ;) ::pokes tongue::

Weird GT Sport but then again they have combined their Sport level with GT perhaps VGA will comeout with a GT Comfortline or GT Sportline j:

[Guy_H]

I think the Pom's make it up as they go. Took ages to find it on the VW UK website.

Anyway - great news we can order it!

[phaeton]

Yeah can't wait to see what your team come up with :D

[Guy_H]

Yeah can't wait to see what your team come up with :D

http://www.oettinger.com.au/popup_20tdi-dpf-125-143.html ;)

[blur32]

Well, they are definitely out and about. Say this in Albury 2day.

[Guy_H]

Yup - you wont miss that little TSI badging :)

[phaeton]

LOL plus VW have opened and linked

www.volkswagentsi.com.au

&

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/golf/model_gt.asp

GT TDI must come later ???

[blur32]

Yup - you wont miss that little TSI badging :)

Subtle it certainly wasn't...although better than the R32 demo i drove which had 2 foot high, silver R32 logos plastered down the side:D

[gtimk5]

I was told that the projected price was going to be around $34,500 plus on road. He actually said that was for the DSG version. I dont beleive him on that! No one can drive the 3 GTs here till june, which is when they are to be officially released.
Cheers, Andrew:)

[aedeau]

I got a quote today in Brisbane - I was quoted $37,500 driveaway. During our short test drive 2 people tried wanted to race lol. I guess it may have had something to do with that big TSI decal on the side of the car :P

I will will probably end up paying the extra $2300 for the DSG gearbox (same as the demo car today) so should be just over $40k with euro plates. Hopefully I don't wrap it around a tree or something as this will be my first car :)

[EUS GTIMK5]

Already advertising them in the AGE newspaper in Melb. Pushing the line good performance and gret fuel economy. Double page spread inside front cover of mag insert. Picture of a guy filling up the tank with a little glas jar half full of petrol. :rolleyes: