THE PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED Volkswagen Golf GTD, when TMR last reported on it, was “under consideration” by Volkswagen Group Australia for a local release.

It appears now that the diesel-powered hot hatch may soon be headed for Australian showrooms.

Data obtained from the Australian Government’s  Road Vehicle Certification System (RVCS) shows that Volkswagen has applied for, and received, ADR [...]

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WHILE THE 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI is still some time off, Volkswagen’s diesel performer, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf GTD, has landed in German showrooms today, making it the fourth offering in the Golf VI lineup.

The GTD blends the looks and chassis of the Golf GTI with the thirst of a Polo. Don’t let the fuel [...]

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Volkswagen has offered up an official video of its diesel-powered hot hatch, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf GTD, to coincide with its European launch. Powered by a 2.0 litre TDI developing 126kW (170hp) and 350Nm (258lb-ft) of torque, the GTD falls a little short of the power of its GT-prefixed sibling, the [...]

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