The so-called golf, half of the history of Volkswagen, golf means a lot to Volkswagen. But if golf is Volkswagen's crown, then the Golf GTI is the crown jewel. On March 29 this year, Golf and Golf GTI are about to celebrate their 48th birthday, and after 8 generations of models, he has gone through nearly half a century of history, which is the envy of many car brands. On the occasion of Golf's 48th birthday, let's see how volkswagen golf GTI has been leading the trend?
When the flowers are reopened, look back at the feelings of the previous 7-generation model Golf GTI
Some people say that Porsche designers are the most laid-back, from the beginning of their birth to the present, the Porsche family design concept continues to this day. In fact, not only Porsche, but also the Golf GTI. In order to draw a clear line with the legendary Model Beetle, the original Golf adopted the origami design concept and the boxy design, which became the originator of the hatchback, and the golf also drew a strong stroke for the process of the automotive industry.
But the real golf GTI to make a name, or play the pig to eat the low-key strength, the fourth generation of golf GTI equipped with a 3.2L VR6 engine, the maximum power of 241Ps, matching the 6-speed manual / DSG gearbox, 100 km acceleration reached a staggering 6.6s, such a performance, put 20 years ago, is still the peak of the family car. For a time, the Golf GTI became a sacred car sought after by young people, the reputation of the Golf GTI went away, and the "small steel cannon" was a hit.
The next two generations of models, golf GTI will push the small steel gun feelings to a new height, stronger power, faster gear shift speed, more advanced platform, more excellent quality, golf GTI has become a monument in the history of steel gun. Golf GTI sentiment is not only the accumulation of decades of product culture, but also the word of mouth casting of consumers.
No more youth, the new digital golf GTI surpasses its predecessors
Time is advancing, and golf is constantly evolving in the inheritance, inheriting the golf GTI to pursue both passion and family values, as well as the strength of playing pigs and eating tigers. What has evolved is that the new digital golf GTI is ahead of the digital process of the era, and the new generation of golf GTI is also affectionately known as the digital golf.
The new digital golf GTI has changed the previous low-key aura, blackened honeycomb net, exaggerated under-encirclement, sharp through-line lamp head, low-lying body, avant-garde and sharp appearance is impressive. The light network is inlaid with five daytime running lights, which can distinguish the new digital golf GTI from ordinary golf at a glance. The headlight integrates the IQ Light technology lighting function to achieve different shapes of lighting modeling, which is very effective in technology. With 18-inch Tomahawk wheels and genuine bilateral exhaust, this generation of Golf GTI is not safe.
The identity-effective LCD dashboard UI, reinforced red stitching, specially made checked sports seats, and conspicuous GTI logos treat the Golf GTI differently from ordinary models. Digital golf is not a waste of time, large size dual screen, integrated intelligent interconnection function, to create a humanized interactive system, HUD system with standard / snow two driving modes, all kinds of information into the front gear, convenient for drivers to view information. Harman Karton Premium Surround Sound Band is equipped with 10 speakers to highlight the aftersound of the entertainment experience.
Powerful + extreme control, the new digital golf GTI has been thriving for a long time
If you want to say the secret of the golf GTI's longevity, it must be its strong driving force. EA888 2.0T engine + DQ381 7DCT power combination, no false engine with the fastest gearbox in the same class, the official 100 km/h acceleration of 7.1s, the measured results easily ran into 7s. If you think that the above data is not explosive enough, then Golf's complete modification system can satisfy your desires to the greatest extent. After all, since the beginning of the original golf GTI, modification has become the culture in the bones of golf.
Excellent chassis tuning, but also let the new digital golf GTI like a tiger. The Golf GTI has made specific optimizations for the chassis, and the combination of high-strength steel and cast aluminum materials, the new Digital Golf GTI chassis is lightweight and strong, improving handling performance while withstanding extreme durability tests. Compared to regular Golf models, the new Digital Golf GTI chassis is 8mm lower, and the lower body helps owners obtain more accurate road condition information and also helps to improve the handling limit.
The new Golf GTI is equipped with a steering wheel with a 2.1 steering ratio, as well as a progressive steering system bonus, which makes the new digital golf steering very different from the family model, the hairpin bend on the track, the new digital golf can be in place with one turn, and the control is more handy. Most importantly, the new digital golf GTI is equipped with DCC dynamic chassis control and Mode driving mode selection, which adjusts different modes according to road conditions to accurately cope with various complex road conditions, and in comfort mode, the suspension is soft, and in sports mode, DCC dynamic chassis can also provide tough support. At the end of the day, the new Digital Golf GTI is all about the driver's pleasure.
Write at the end
After 48 years and 8 generations, the Golf GTI is still a hot small steel cannon in the market. Golf GTI is no longer a simple model, but also a classic, a spirit, a culture, a way of life, with the change of the Golf GTI, the steel gun industry has also set up one milestone after another. Nowadays, the Golf GTI is already the eighth generation of models, the value is online, the digital bonus, the power/control is the benchmark of the same level, how can such a Golf GTI be abandoned?