VW Golf GTI Mk VI

When it was loved by his predecessor generation of young executives in Indonesia, Golf MkVI is believed to be able to go beyond it. For the latest Golf is not only experience the sheer performance improvements in the sector, as well as the development of the power of the engine, transmission and suspension systems.

Impression of 'slim' is now arising thanks to the flat design combined headlamp grille and new bumper. Even so at the stern. When other car manufacturers compete to use the LEDs on stoplamp, Volkswagen ignored.

This change is more focused on the role of the combined diffuser tip dual exhaust to give an aura of sports in this terkencang Golf. The only thing not changed only the rim design.

Although still relying on a similar engine of its predecessor, the engine power is now 10 dk Golf greater. But it's not a difficult case for Volkswagen. Little change in the computer program, the engine power was jumped with ease. As a result, Golf MkVI has the power to weight ratio of 7.2 kg / dk.

But the latest development comes on the transmission system. Although still relying DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) 6-speed Dual Clutch, Volkswagen is now pinning electronic differential-lock. This technology makes Golf more steady devouring the bend at high speed without fear of slippage due to the tires lose traction.

Not only that, the computer program in the transmission was changed to a faster gearshift and no stamping, especially when downshift. This system works like technique 'heel and toe' as used in racing touring tire that does not lock when doing downshift at high speeds. As a result, you will hear the engine speed rises just before the gear position moved to lower positions. In effect, the deceleration with engine braking effect was still felt smooth.

Another development is present in the suspension system. As another brother, now also apply the Golf Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) to adjust the suspension of violence. There are three suspension choices modes: Comfort, Normal and Sport, which makes the Golf feels more flexible in everyday driving. Not just a softer suspension, transmission computer also helped each one tailored to the ACC mode selection is.

When we try on the freeway, feels very different. When in Comfort mode, the cornering speeds of 160 km / h the car feels fly, in Sport mode the condition is immediately changed drastically. The car feels stable and more rigid.

Similarly, when accelerated with the Comfort mode, the engine power was made the slip in order to drive a car without any screeching tires or electronic lock differtial work. In contrast to the Sport mode, the acceleration was so spontaneous and quick.

Driving sensation as it must be redeemed by a pretty wasteful fuel consumption. But the condition was obtained for the first time you drive a Golf GTI. In normal driving conditions, the 6th generation Golf this record fuel consumption figures 9.2 km / l for the route in the city with an average speed of 21 km / hour. As long as you do not often meninjak the gas pedal, which means windmill turbines do not give excess pressure into the combustion chamber, direct injection technology that is brought is able to reduce the use of 95 octane gasoline is a requirement for this Volkswagen TSI engine 2000.

At least, VW still able to provide the best in the latest Golf, and make the price of USD 575 million's worth driving sensation that it provides. [Dhany Ekasaputra]

Volkswagen Golf MkVI
Length / wheelbase: 4213 mm mm/2.578
Width / height: 1786 mm mm/2.578
Machinery / capacity: 4 inline/1.984 cc turbo
Maximum Power: 210 rpm dk/5.300-6.200
Maximum torque: 280 rpm Nm/1.750-5.200
Transmission: 6-spd DSG / fwd
Tank capacity / luggage / spare tire: 55 liter/350-1.305 liters / space saver
Weight: 1521 kg

0-100 km / h: 7.1 seconds
0-60 km / h: 3.7 seconds
60-80 km / h *: 1.4 seconds
80-100 km / h *: 1.9 seconds
100-120 km / h *: 2.2 seconds
Braking (100-0 km / h): N / A
Highway fuel consumption / combination / in the city: 15.7 / 10.2 / 9.2 km / l

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