Volkswagen released pricing today on the Scirocco-faced 2010 Volkswagen GTI and Golf. As we've written, the Mk6 generation of the VW Golf and GTI do not represent a full-on redesign. Rather, Volkswagen set about to make them simpler and cheaper to manufacturer, while making small refinements here and there.
Notably, the 2010 VW GTI adds only $60 to its base price ($23,990 with destination); however, Bluetooth is a mandatory option ($199) on all U.S.-bound GTIs, so effectively, the base price for a 2-door GTI with the conventional 6-speed manual gearbox is $24,189. Add $600 if you want a four-door GTI. Add another $1,100 for the DSG automated, twin-clutch transmission.
Bluetooth is also mandatory on the new 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI, also available with two or four doors, and also available with the regular 6-speed manual or the DSG. Like the Jetta TDI, the sophisticated 2.0-liter diesel four makes 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Still, we'd like something sportier like, say, the Euro-spec VW Golf GTD.
Pricing on the 2010 Golf TDI ranges from $22,690 for a 2-door 6-speed to $24,390 for a 4-door DSG. But remember to add another $199 for mandatory hands-free peace of mind.
questionlp says:
07:57 PM, 10/ 2/09
Doesn't the 2010 Golf TDI get a sports suspension by default and how does it compare with the GTD?
Kind of stinks that the Bluetooth option is $200.
eriches says:
08:12 PM, 10/ 2/09
@ questionlp: Indeed, you are right, standard "sport" suspension on the Golf TDI. Maybe I'll like it better than our long-term 2009 Jetta TDI. -- Erin Riches
hondacura4 says:
06:31 AM, 10/ 3/09
I like the improvements but I prefer the old GTI's face.
jkp1187 says:
07:02 AM, 10/ 3/09
Seriously - standard sport suspension on Golf TDI? That was one reason I stayed away from the Jetta TDI. Sounds good!
tryan says:
12:29 PM, 10/ 3/09
The one notable MISSING feature from the 2010 GTI is standard HID low beams. So, really, the price hike is much greater than $60 (not even considering the mandatory bluetooth option).
questionlp says:
03:14 PM, 10/ 3/09
@eriches,
I would really like to see how it compares to the Jetta TDI. While I would like the trunk space of the Jetta TDI, but the Golf TDI appeals to me a bit more.
efinils2 says:
05:45 PM, 10/ 3/09
Although I have always been indifferent to diesel, this one will be tough to ignore; the Jetta TDI looks all dowdy and boring, but this one -although not a GTD- is looks promising.
nealibob says:
12:11 PM, 10/ 4/09
I still want the GTD as well. That, or a MINI diesel, or a BMW 123d, or even any of the smaller 3-series diesels. Call me crazy, but I think that a small but performance oriented Euro diesel would sell very well here.
mmichael says:
09:10 PM, 10/ 4/09
You'd get a Mazdaspeed 3 for around $24k .... can't argue with 280hp and 280lbft at less than $25,000! :)
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rascal99 says:
05:31 AM, 10/ 5/09
Yes you can. MS3 is now terribly ugly and with torque steer galore. MS3=boy racer, GTI is more refined but not as hard edged. Depends on what your prioties are I guess.
Would like to wait for the GTI R20; but, I think it may be quite expensive.
thammer62 says:
10:26 AM, 10/ 5/09
The Mazdaspeed 3 looks great on paper. Really great. But good lordy is it fugly. Seriously looks like a 13 yr old kid designed the exterior. They went a little overboard in my opinion. I'm sure it drives like a dream, but it looks like a nightmare.
Golf TDI test drive is in my future. No GTD = big sales for chip companies! Pricing seems a couple grand high to me (nicely trimmed 4 door for $22k seemed more sensible than the $24-25k I'm looking at). But they probably wont be able to keep them on the lot at that price - so I can't blame VW. They are in business to make money after all.
mlh says:
12:19 PM, 10/ 5/09
@nealibob
You're crazy. :) But I would buy one.