RUMOR: Next-Gen Volkswagen GTI To Receive A Kick In The Pants

In the competitive world of hot hatches, Volkswagen's GTI has always been thought as an underpowered car. Even though it has a hearty 200 horsepower, that's just not enough these days.

You have to remember that cars like the 250 horsepower plus Mazdaspeed3 exist. Granted, it has a helluva lot of torque steer. Typically, the VW could eek out most tests since its interior was best-in-breed, but if VW's next-gen version learns from its siblings, its interior will be a bit more decontented.

So, that means it has to make up for it in other departments. Cue the power bump.


The GTI version of the next-generation Volkswagen Golf is tipped to feature a mild increase in peak power using a carryover version of today’s 2.0-litre turbocharged engine.

The boost to 220bhp comes from detail tweaks to the EA888 engine — the unit used in today’s Volkswagen Golf GTI — including a new valve lift system developed by Audi...


[Source: Autocar]


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Chark - 7/21/2011 7:17:59 AM

+2 Boost

If Hyundai can get 274HP from their 2.0L engine on regular unleaded, then why can't VW? 20¢ per gallon adds up.

patricedyal - 7/21/2011 7:30:56 AM

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yeah it is true most of us can save money on our car insurance by making few simple changes look online for "Auto Insurance Clearance" you will be amazed. In this stupid economy we all need to find ways to save. With high gas prices where else can you save for travelling?

Agent009 - 7/21/2011 8:31:25 AM

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A simple ECU reflash will net 30 to 40 ponies easily. The aftermarket has been doing it for years so the groundwork has been laid. This should be an easy task to accomplish.

veyron1001 - 7/21/2011 12:10:56 PM

+3 Boost

You will need a full exhaust plus an intake to get that kind of power on top of a tune.

internationalmanofmystery - 7/21/2011 10:26:03 AM

+1 Boost

Call me when it beats a Mazdaspeed3! 9-1-....