A new generation of domestic golf GTI: you can't play the role of a pig or eat a tiger.

Before the launch of the eighth generation domestic golf GTI, the word "dressing up as a pig to eat a tiger" was undoubtedly the most accurate description of golf GTI. Why was it before the domestic eighth-generation golf GTI went on the market? Because of the new generation of golf GTI, it may no longer be possible to dress up as a pig and eat a tiger.

Maybe you can "eat tigers", but you can't "pretend to be pigs" anymore.

As the saying goes, I am not afraid of Mercedes-Benz Land Rover, but I am afraid that there are letters under people. The eighth generation golf GTI adopted this design of "people have letters under them". Judging from the spy photos exposed before, there are three red letters "GTI" under the logo of the new generation golf GTI. Under the regular GOLF ball, there are the letters "golf".

In other words, it is no longer feasible to disguise golf GTI as a normal version of golf. Maybe you can "eat the tiger", but you can't "pretend to be a pig" anymore.

Of course, "people with letters below" is only one aspect. The most important thing is to talk about the great changes in the design of the new generation of golf GTI. It can be seen that although the new golf GTI is based on ordinary models, some details still show that it is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Five-point daytime running lights on the lower grille, GTI logo on the front face, five-spoke wheels in cyclone shape and so on.

By the way, the new generation of golf GTI still uses the iconic Scottish plaid sports seat, but the new car has been upgraded in technology configuration, such as the latest MMI multimedia system, LCD instrument panel, electronic shift lever, electronic handbrake and so on.

Not equipped with EA888? Evo4 engine, "eating tigers" may also be a bit difficult.

In terms of power, the new generation of domestic golf GTI still uses the 2.0T engine of the previous generation, and its main change is to upgrade to the national six B emission standard, and the parameters remain unchanged. The maximum power is 162kW, and the peak torque is 350 n m. The transmission system is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

In contrast, the overseas version of the new generation golf GTI uses EA888? Evo4 engine (fourth generation EA888) has maximum power 180kW and peak torque of 370 N m. ..

First of all, we must make it clear that the target group of golf GTI is definitely not those who only look at the appearance of "Yan Kong", but real performance car enthusiasts. Because people who pay attention to appearance will never buy an ordinary-looking hatchback, only those who like to play with cars in their bones are potential consumers of small steel guns like golf GTI.

Obviously, the operation of "changing the soup without changing the medicine" of the new generation of domestic golf GTI is fatal to performance car enthusiasts-it is hard to wait until the replacement, and the engine has not been changed at all. I wonder how many people will give up the new generation of golf GTI for this reason?

In fact, it's not just golf GTI that "changes the soup without changing the medicine". After the new generation of golf is made in China, the old 1.4T engine is also used, while the overseas version of 1.5T gasoline engine and 1.5T hybrid do not appear on domestic models. So for the public, this is actually a basic operation.

At the same price as golf GTI, there is also a domestic small steel gun collar 03+, with a maximum power of 187kW? (254Ps), the peak torque is 350n·m, which is stronger than the new generation golf GTI, but the price is lower (18.58-248,800 yuan).

If you want to use a word to describe the new generation of domestic golf GTI, personally, I think "vase" is more appropriate. Its changes are visible, such as design and interior configuration, but the core that a performance car really needs-the engine-has not changed. So I said, "The new generation of golf GTI may never dress up as a pig and eat a tiger again", because it will neither dress up as a pig nor eat a tiger.

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