Next-Gen Volkswagen Golf GTI Could Produce 300 Horsepower: Report
The upcoming 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI could produce 300 horsepower when equipped with the performance package and 245 hp with the standard tune, if a report from Autobild is to be believed. Based on what we know so far about VW's next-generation hot hatch, the MK8 Golf is more of an evolution rather than a revolution when compared to the current model. The 2020 Golf GTI will still be powered by a turbocharged, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine, send power to the front wheels, and either be mated to a new eight-speed dual-clutch or six-speed manual transmission. VW's ubiquitous EA888 four-cylinder engine in the MK7.5 Golf GTI produces a respectable 220 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. But in the forthcoming GTI, the engine is expected to produce 245 hp, which is a healthy gain over the current model. For Golf enthusiasts who are craving even more power from their GTI, they can opt for the performance package which bumps the power output to 300 hp, a noticeable gain over the current Golf R's 288 horsepower.
If you're in the market for a new car you should definitely consider fast-tracking your purchase to this month to make the most of some incredible deals. Under the new rules, all new cars sold must meet these tougher emissions regulations that comply with the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test (WLTP). That means dealers across the country are desperately flogging in-stock cars that fail to meet these standards ahead of the deadline. The WLTP has been introduced so that figures regarding fuel economy and emissions quoted by car makers is more accurate. And, in theory, the test should also tighten some of the previous loopholes that existed that allowed some manufacturers to cheat emissions tests and falsify the claimed environmental impact of their models. As a direct result, the new test procedure has proven difficult for some car makers to certify their cars that can't meet these new standards. Some - including Audi, BMW, Peugeot, Porsche and Volkswagen - have even had to resort to taking selected models off sale entirely because they can't meet the new criteria.
While this has caused a significant headache for manufacturers, it has opened the door for UK buyers to get their hands of some heavily discounted cars. The biggest savings are for in-stock models that do not meet the new regulations but remain road legal, and which are typically available as ex-demo or pre-registered vehicles so that dealers can sell them beyond the 1 September cut-off. However, there are also deals being struck for models that do meet the new WLTP standards as retailers feel the pressure to keep sales turnover high ahead of the new registration plate change next month. Earlier this week, the SMMT confirmed that new car registrations in July had grown by 1.2 per cent year on year. This was primarily due to the huge discounts available from dealerships as they began the process of offloading their existing stock ahead of the new emissions regulation. The Citroen C4 Spacetourer has been identified by What Car? To discover which franchised dealers are clipping the prices of their new cars by the most in August, What Car? New Car Buying mystery shoppers have been doing the rounds and haggling with salesmen.
It has highlighted 15 models in particular that you can buy this month with a saving of up to 20 per cent. The Citroen C4 Spacetourer, for example, can be had this month with at least 20.5 per cent off the retail price. Even the UK's best-selling model - the Ford Fiesta - is subject to discounts of eight per cent and more in August. The 15 cars you can buy with big discounts in August, according to What Car? Our latest analysis shows that there are some incredible deals out there at a time when discounts are traditionally harder to come by,' said What Car? The new emissions regulation is likely to have a bigger impact on SUVs, such as the Jaguar E-Pace. Autovista Group, which assesses the state of the European car market, said that any cars not registered by 1 September that have not gained WLTP homologation will have to be deferred or pre-registered.
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