What does the Golf GTI mean to Chinese consumers?

What does the Golf GTI mean to Chinese consumers?

Some people say that everyone actually only has one car and that is the Golf. Someone once joked that the elongated Golf is the Volkswagen Passat; the one with a square shape is the Touran; the widened chassis is the Volkswagen Tiguan, and the buttocks are added to be the New Sagitar, etc. Although it was just a joke, it can be seen that golf has a very high status among popular brands. In fact, I don’t blame others, even I have derived various versions of golf, such as convertible version of golf, golf cross, golf plus, and the golf GTI that makes golf fans addicted.

The Golf GTI is a car series that has grown up together with golf. Since the first-generation car series was announced in 1976, it has had seven generations of car series, and the first one in China should be exposed to the fifth-generation car series. Car series. It entered China as a pure import in 2007. At that time, the price was about 400,000-500,000. After all, the sales volume at this price was not very good in that era. The purchasers were mainly dominated by these senior players. The real need for Chinese consumers to understand the Golf GTI is the domestic sixth-generation car series. Its relatively affordable price and excellent performance made it once the model of China's "small steel cannon" model.

The neighbor next door owns a sixth-generation Golf GTI. When I asked him what he thought about the eighth-generation car series, he said that at this stage, the seventh-generation car series has not lost its mystery at all. , the sound, appearance, and driving power he wanted were completely online. He also met many new friends and social circles through playing car modifications, which is also a pleasure for golf GTI consumers.

But he believes that the development of the eighth-generation car series in terms of intelligence has really made him a little tempted. Compared with the polarized previous generations of car series, the eighth-generation Golf GTI is better in all aspects. The main performance is more comprehensive, which can give you enthusiasm and allow you to take care of your family. The complex is always in the hearts of a very few people. It is possible that the eighth-generation car series is no longer so innocent in the eyes of GTI fans, but it will always get older. I think it is enough to keep the things you want to remember in your heart. . After all, times are evolving, and we can’t always stick to the rules, right?

Familiar power system and different driving experience. The combination of these two four-cylinder 2.0T displacement engines numbered EA888 paired with DQ381 7-speed dual-clutch transmission must be very familiar to everyone. It is currently our most complete and most popular automotive power system and is used in every model of the group. The maximum output power of 162kW and the maximum torque of 350N.m, coupled with the adjustment of the sports variable, give these two "small steel cannon models" a very amazing power performance. Although these two After the engine was upgraded to the National VI environmental protection standard, the power seems to be less powerful than before, but the power performance is still very good.

This experience was arranged on the track. I think this arrangement is not inappropriate for a sports car. It’s just that the length and width of the track are a bit unsatisfactory, but don’t worry yet. What to complain about, because in the subsequent test session, I discovered that the original arrangement had a special effect. Power performance must be what everyone is most concerned about. Frankly speaking, as long as you have driven a Golf GTI, you will not have high expectations for the eighth-generation Golf GTI. After all, we generally don’t make mistakes when it comes to sports car power. This time, the new car adds a tire burning function. After using the sports ESC mode or turning off ESC, and at the same time pressing the accelerator and braking, the speed will be stable at 4000 rpm. When you release the brake pedal, you will scream as the tires rub against the ground. You push it out and you instantly experience the controllability we all love.

The whole process of using the S sports mode is like pumping the engine. The accelerator pedal seems to be unable to find the middle value. Press it deeply and release the drag feeling that comes with it, accompanied by the powerful exhaust. The sound and movement create an atmosphere that is really good.

According to the current domestic situation, the 2.0T car engine is already considered to have high horsepower. The steady acceleration you can feel every time you step on the accelerator pedal will make you feel very confident and can drive at high speeds easily.