Volkswagen Golf Mk6

Volkswagen Golf Mk6 was unveiled at the 2008 Paris motor Show. This is an improvement of the current PQ35 platform of the Golf Mk5. The vehicle has been designed by Walter de’Silva, company’s chief designer, who drew inspiration from earlier version of the model from Mk1 and Mk4. The salient features of the present version are its superb aerodynamic design, supporting fuel efficiency and lesser noise level in comparison to the previous models. Mk5 had to face severe criticism due to lower level of interior trimming value as compared to MK4. This point was kept in mind to organize the interior of MK6 to compete Mk4 in this regard including the user friendly quality of Mk5. The company hopes to make the car at a lesser cost than earlier models and the benefit would be passed on the customers in turn.

The introduction of Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engines that uses the common rail direct injection has been made in place of the old Pumpe Duse (PD) Unit Injector system. The new Volkswagen Adaptive Chassis Control will permit the driver to choose from “Normal”, “Comfort” and “Sports” modes that would include different suspension, steering and accelerator control respectively. The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 has already been introduced in the European market in January, 2009.

The body has different styles - (a) 3 door hatchback, (b) 5 door hatchback, (c) 5 door estate/wagon and (d) 2 door convertible.

The engine is 1.4 L 14 16v TSI (Turbocharged and Twincharged), 1.6 L 14 8v, 1.6 L 14 16v TDI, 2.0 L 14 16v TDI and 2.5 L 15.

Layout is Front engine, Front-wheel drive and 4-motion four wheel drives.

Platform is Volkswagen group A5 (PQ35).

Transmissions are - 6 sp manual, 6 sp DSG and 7 sp DSG.

Wheelbase - 2,578 mm or 101.5 in and Length 4,199 mm or 165.3 in

GTI: 165.9in or 4,214 mm, Width 1,779 mm or 70.0 in, Height 1,479 mm or 58.2 in.

GTI: 57.8 in or 1,468 mm, Fuel Capacity is 55 L or 12.1 imp. gal or 14.5 US gal.

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