Test drove the new VW Golf GTi - what a car! 2.0 FSi engine with turbo, 200bhp & 280Nm of torque, best of all - 6 speed DSG!
Interior wise, not as good as the new Audi A4 but no worse than the new BMW 3 series (E90). Rear space is good, again no worse than the BMW. Boot space, maybe the BMW is better as it is a sedan.
The Golf's power delivery is smooth, hard to detect it's a turbo. The DSG is excellent - just floor the pedal and upshift - no jerking like the Alfa's sillispeed. Brakes - GREAT! Love the firmness of the brake feel and awesome stopping power.
Best of all? The price - RM225,000 for the Wald Golf GTi (DSG, 18" rims with Bridgestone Potenza RE050 tires!) v RM268,000 for the BMW 320i (Auto, 16" rims). You won't get better value if you are looking for a European car.
Tuning potential - plenty! With those 400bhp Golfs and Audi A4 in the US, plenty of tuning products will be available.........
A serious alternative to the 120i and even better value than the new 3 series.
Interior wise, not as good as the new Audi A4 but no worse than the new BMW 3 series (E90). Rear space is good, again no worse than the BMW. Boot space, maybe the BMW is better as it is a sedan.
The Golf's power delivery is smooth, hard to detect it's a turbo. The DSG is excellent - just floor the pedal and upshift - no jerking like the Alfa's sillispeed. Brakes - GREAT! Love the firmness of the brake feel and awesome stopping power.
Best of all? The price - RM225,000 for the Wald Golf GTi (DSG, 18" rims with Bridgestone Potenza RE050 tires!) v RM268,000 for the BMW 320i (Auto, 16" rims). You won't get better value if you are looking for a European car.
Tuning potential - plenty! With those 400bhp Golfs and Audi A4 in the US, plenty of tuning products will be available.........
A serious alternative to the 120i and even better value than the new 3 series.