Sagen wir mal so, dieser "Test" ist sicherlich besser als das was man bei D-Max & Co derzeit
vorgesetzt bekommt. Insbesondere die beiden Proleten (einer mit Glatze und der Bartwichtel
mit Baseballmütze) sind nur schwer erträglich.

Wolfgang Rother ist da schon ein anderes Kaliber, aber für seine Verhältnisse ist dies eher eine
schwache Sendung gewesen. Man kann sich förmlich vorstellen wie oft die Takes wiederholt
werden mussten, irgendwie wirkt's schon leicht gestresst.

Und so kommen dann auch die unsinnigen Aussagen zu Kofferraumvolumen, Variabilität und
Ausweichtest zustande. Aber was soll's? Eine Kaufentscheidung wird doch sowieso niemand
von solchen Produktionen abhängig machen. Es geht um reine Unterhaltung.

Deutlich aktueller und m.E. auch sportlicher sowie interessanter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR2uUb4d4NI

Der Golf VII GTI bekommt auf alle Fälle eine mechanische Sperre, das hat VW ja in Paris bereits offiziell angekündigt.

Es steht auch ausführlich in diesem Thread:

da isser nun: der Golf VII

Zitat von Gast

Press release:

New Golf GTI produces 217 HP in standard version and 227 HP with performance pack
Production version of seventh Golf GTI debuts with new progressive steering

Wolfsburg / Paris, 27 September 2012 – Paris is now the city of the Golf GTI. Four years ago, the sixth generation of the best-seller made its debut here – still as a concept car. Now, in autumn 2012, Volkswagen is presenting the seventh generation Golf GTI in a premiere at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris – also as a concept car. In doing so, Volkswagen is opening another window to the immediate future of the most successful European car model series, because another car being shown to a global audience in the French capital at the same time as the GTI is the near-production concept of the new Golf BlueMotion. The new Golf GTI will be launched into the market in early 2013.

One GTI, two power levels

217 HP and 227 HP. The concept of the next Golf GTI is powered by a further advanced engine from the EA888 series – a two-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine with 162 kW / 217 HP. A new option: for the first time in the iconic sports car’s history, a performance pack will be available as a factory-installed option. In this version, the engine’s maximum power is boosted to 169 kW / 227 HP. Both GTI versions are equipped with a Stop/Start system as standard, they fulfil the EU-6 emissions standard that takes effect in 2014 and – with a 6-speed manual gearbox – they attain the same low DIN fuel consumption of 6.0 l/100 km (39.2 MPG) (CO2: 140 g/km). Compared to the previous model (155 kW / 210 PS), the combined fuel consumption of the new Golf GTI is therefore reduced by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 18 per cent. A 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) is available as an option for both power levels. The recognised high agility of the Golf GTI has been increased once again in the new model compared to the previous model – in two stages:

Stage 1 – standard GTI: The 217 HP base version now produces 7 HP more than the previous model. At the same time, its maximum torque was increased by an immense 70 Nm (52 lb-ft) to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft). This value in the new Golf GTI is exactly the same as that of the previous Golf R, which was powered by an engine from another TSI generation. Equipped in this way, the Golf GTI makes its appearance with impressive flexibility values: in fourth gear, the Golf GTI accelerates from 80 to 120 km/h (50 mph to 75 mph) in 5.0 seconds; in fifth gear it takes 6.0 seconds. Other data that must not be overlooked in a GTI: the new one accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 246 km/h (153 mph).

Stage 2 – Performance GTI: Those choosing a Golf GTI with the performance pack ignite the second stage. As mentioned, the car’s power
is increased by 7 HP here, while its maximum torque is identical. The 227 HP of power enables a top speed of 250 km/h* (155 mph) and just 6.5
seconds for the sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph).

New front axle differential lock and progressive steering

The performance pack not only offers a plus in power, but also a plus in handling:
instead of 16-inch brakes, the GTI is equipped with 17-inch brakes here (with GTI badges
on the callipers) and a front axle differential lock (VAQ) that is also being offered for the
first time in this form.

Front axle differential lock. The electronically controlled lock has a positive effect on active
safety and driving dynamics, because it practically prevents the power-related understeer that
can occur in powerful front-wheel drive cars. This makes handling precise, and has a stabilising
effect in load-alteration induced oversteer.
The reason: VAQ increases the power to the wheel on the outside of the curve, which also optimises
the vehicle’s speed through bends.
Traction is also improved when driving on loose and wet road surfaces and in turning situations.

Progressive steering. The new progressive steering system is celebrating a world premiere in
the Golf GTI.
It is a standard feature for both power levels. Thanks to this steering system, the driver can turn the
car through a desired radius with fewer turns of the steering wheel. In other words, the driver does
not need to reach over the
wheel as often. That may sound simple, but it is revolutionary. The reason is that conventional steering
systems work with a constant gear ratio. The new steering of the Golf GTI, meanwhile, operates with a
progressive steering gear ratio. This noticeably reduces steering work when manoeuvring and parking.
On country roads with lots of bends, and when making turns, the driver experiences a benefit in
dynamics due to the more direct layout.

Technically, progressive steering differs from the basic steering system due to the rack and pinion’s variable tooth spacing and a more powerful electric motor. Its functional difference: unlike with constant steering ratios, which by necessity always represent a compromise between dynamic performance and comfort, here the steering rack’s toothing is significantly modified by the steering stroke. As a result, the transition between indirect steering behaviour in the mid-range (straight-line driving) and direct steering behaviour at larger steering wheel angles is designed to be progressive, which, as mentioned above, enables significantly more agile steering behaviour in dynamic driving situations. This results in smaller steering input angles when parking for greater convenience and comfort.

Variable ratios have long been known in the area of hydraulic steering systems; however, the tuning of such a steering system is subject to very tight limits, so that the driver is not overtaxed by the transitional behaviour. With the Golf GTI’s progressive steering system the situation is completely different: the combination of the steering rack’s progressive steering ratio and the tuning potential of an electro-mechanical steering system is systematically exploited in the GTI to realise optimised steering behaviour that is sporty yet practical in everyday driving. In all other Golf cars, progressive steering is offered as an optional feature.

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Das System arbeitet zwar elektronisch gesteuert, aber es ist wirklich mechanisch und keine elektronische Sperre
á la XDS (die jetzt übrigens jeder Golf serienmäßig hat).

Also: einfach das "Performance Paket" mitbestellen und man bekommt:

- 10 PS mehr (also 230 PS und 350 Nm)
- 17"-Bremse (vermutlich identisch mit dem neuen S3)
- VAQ-Sperre

Echte 250 km/h, 6.5 s auf 100, 6.0 s im 5.Gang von 80 auf 120 und dazu noch anständige Bremsen sowie eine echte Sperre
- das ganze ohne Tuning und damit einher gehenden Garantieverlust. Was will man mehr?

:schwitz: