Integrated fog lights with chrome
surround are a sporty feature of the
new Golf GTI’s redesigned front,
and are essential in helping to improve
vision in fog, snow and heavy rain
when visibility is poor.
The optional rear seat side airbag
system not only protects rear seat
passengers, but includes an optical
warning informing the driver when
rear seat occupants have not fastened
their seat belts or have not fastened
them correctly.
Rear seat side airbag system is only
available on five-door models.
In the event of a change in air pressure,
the optional flat tyre indicator
symbol appears in the multifunction
display, advising the driver to rectify
the situation.
12 –Equipment –The new Golf GTI
Optional at extra cost
Standard
The new Golf GTI –Equipment –13
The Electronic Stabilisation
Programme (ESP) recognises critical
driving situations in milliseconds, and
by targeting the brake and management
systems, controls the speed of
individual wheels, helping to keep the
vehicle under control. This gives the
vehicle maximum directional stability.
The six speed manual gearbox
transmits engine power with short,
accurate shifts and very smooth
handling. Finished in aluminium,
black and red, the gear knob is
particularly stylish.
For the first time, the new Golf GTI
features XDS, an extension of the well-
known electronic differential lock (EDL)
function. This is linked to the Electronic
Stabilisation Programme (ESP)
hydraulics and works by applying
pressure to the inner front wheel during
fast cornering to prevent spinning.
The one-sided, precise brake pressure
helps to maximise traction, reduce
understeer and improve responses,
thus making cornering even more
sporty, safe and accurate.
A combination of direct fuel injection
and intelligent turbocharging
technology ensures the 2.0 litre TSI
210 PS petrol engine delivers high
performance and torque, alongside
impressive fuel consumption.
The optional Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) adapts the damping control and shock
absorption rate to the road conditions and driving style you require within milliseconds.
At the touch of a button, you decide how firm or comfortable you wish to set the
suspension, with a choice of three settings: Normal, Comfort or Sport. In Normal mode,
the principal advantage of the system is that the dampers are constantly adjusted to the
road and the driving conditions. In Sport mode, the dampers are considerably stiffer
and the steering becomes more responsive.A direct contrast is Comfort mode where
the suspension is adjusted to maximise passenger comfort, particularly when travelling
on poor road surfaces or long motorway journeys.
In an emergency, both driver
and passengers can rely on the
comprehensive airbag system. This
includes driver and front passenger
airbags, with a front passenger airbag
deactivation switch, a driver’s knee
airbag for added protection, and a
curtain airbag system with side impact
airbags for the front seats. Deployment
of the airbags is activated by crash
sensors: when an impact is registered,
the airbag control unit ignites the gas
generator, which fills then inflates the
airbag within 30 to 40 milliseconds,
helping to reduce injuries significantly.
The dual clutch Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) represents a milestone in the
development of the latest gearbox technology. This innovative automatic transmission
shifts smoothly and imperceptibly into the preselected next gear within a split second
– such extremely short reaction times and direct response behaviour make sporty
accelerating even more fun. Not only is the six speed gearbox very dynamic, its level of
efficiency is almost as economical as its manual counterpart.
Image shown is for illustration purposes only and may not necessarily reflect UK specification.
Image shown is for illustration purposes only and
may not necessarily reflect UK specification.
