August 31st, 2009
Good news! The 2010 Golf TDi diesel will be arriving at your dealership soon! Here’s the release schedule from Volkswagen:
- 2010 GTI market intro between 10/1 – 10/15 approximately
- 2010 Golf will follow about 2 weeks later
- 2010 Golf Diesels will arrive about 2 weeks after the gas models (exact to be determined)
And, as another update, the tentative pricing has been released at $21,990 for the diesel model Golf. So you’ll be looking forward to a nice new diesel Volkswagen in your driveway at an affordable price!
June 24th, 2009
Green Car Reports recently had the opportunity to take the 2010 Golf Diesel TDI
out for a spin. Only it wasn’t the USA version, it was a Euro version. I wish they’d just import all the euro versions.
On a short 20 mile urban trip (not highway in other words) they averaged 42 miles per gallon — a very respectable number! Which just happens to be the very high standard Obama has set for car manufacturers to be their goal.
Upon taking it for a test drive, they noted the steering seemed notably more responsive and the car seemed “tossable” thanks to the new electric power steering. This isn’t new technology, it’s just new to the Golf in the US.
Of course, these cars will be out soon in the normal American version. I know you can’t wait!
You can read the full article here: Euro Golf TDI First Test Drive