New Golf GTI launched in New Zealand
September 8th, 2009 Posted in Volkswagen
Volkswagen New Zealand has recently launched a Golf GTI section on their website. Surely, Australia can’t be that far away now! After all, new model GTIs have been in the country for at least a month.
Although, to be fair, it’s probably not worth expecting the New Zealand and Australian model roll outs for Volkswagen to follow any sort of sequence, especially as Kiwis get the lovely Scirocco coupé and Australia doesn’t.
A quick glance of the Volkswagen NZ Golf spec sheet (130kb PDF) shows that Kiwi-bound GTIs are only available in five doors and all fitted with the six speed DSG transmission. No Golfs over the pond are available with a manual box.
Other tidbits of note are the prices. Entry level pricing for the GTI is over NZ$57,000 (AU$46,000) and the 18″ Detroit style alloy wheels featured in most of Volkswagen’s press shots are a NZ$2000 (AU$1620) option. Previously in Australia those wheels have only been available over the parts counter for a not so attractive AU$4500.
Until we hear otherwise, the best guess for a local GTI release is October/November. Hopefully the former of those two options.
[Thanks to Luke for the tip]
8 Responses to “New Golf GTI launched in New Zealand”
By Yats on Sep 8, 2009
Current special on Golf MK4 GTIs w/ free ctp etc etc is on all vehicles sold AND delivered by 30th September 09.
http://www.volkswagengroupaustralia.com.au/GolfGTI_Landing/
so, I think you’re right about October launch Liam… January launch for the 3dr
By Liam on Sep 8, 2009
Nice spotting Yianni. Clear the decks, der neue GTI iz comink!
By Flaps on Sep 8, 2009
Jan launch for the 3dr? Glad I didn’t wait! A GTI should never have more then 3 doors. EVA
By FL00DY on Sep 8, 2009
Didn’t think they’d still have MK4 stock to run out with
By amrjon on Sep 9, 2009
Aus launch date is Oct 26 I hear.
By Liam on Sep 9, 2009
Will keep an eye out for info, thanks for the heads up.
By Yats on Sep 9, 2009
haha woops! nice pickup Paul
No idea re the 3dr launch Sean, just a off the cuff prediction.
By amrjon on Sep 9, 2009
current motor mag october calendar, page 112 near the back