Volkswagen Golf GTI Prototype Spied

 Volkswagen Golf GTI Prototype Spied
Volkswagen Golf GTI Prototype / Copyright by automedia

This Paris Motor Show commences in less than two months time and appearing at the show for its worldwide debut will be the highly anticipated 6th generation Volkswagen Golf. First official images have already been released but the one model in the range we haven't heard anything about is the GTI. Rumours in media circles state we could see a concept version of the GTI unveiled alongside the regular Golf MkVI in Paris and these latest shots caught by our spy photographer does little dispel those rumours.

We cannot confirm or deny a concept version will be unveiled, but with the help of these spy photos, we can report the GTI version is entering its advanced stages of development. The larger grille and air intakes can easily be spotted through the thick black clad camoflage on this prototype. But unfortunately we cannot see the expected Audi style LED headlights.

Previous reports have stated the new GTI will get a 2.0-liter turbo engine equipped with Audi's variable valve-lift system, it will pump out 211 ponies, 11 ponies more than the 5th generation model.

 

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 Nurchus Nurchus
Woooah!!! Look at that front end! Looks better than that concept design (last picture).
August 22, 2008 2:10 pm
 gorgonzola gorgonzola
About time these tight up German pratts give the symmetrical exhaust pipes... welcome to the world of hot hatches.....
August 22, 2008 2:35 pm
 Car_Nut Car_Nut
This new Golf is more like a facelift for the Golf 5, than a completely new Golf...
August 22, 2008 3:08 pm
 great_supercars255 great_supercars255
most golfs look the same... part from the sedan
August 23, 2008 3:07 pm
 carreralovr carreralovr
If it works, don't fix it. But yes, something a little more edgy would be nice. It better be a looker to keep off the new Focus ST.
August 22, 2008 3:38 pm
 carreralovr carreralovr
If it works, don't fix it. But yes, something a little more edgy would be nice. It better be a looker to keep off the new Focus ST.
August 22, 2008 3:38 pm
 great_supercars255 great_supercars255
I've always been a fan of the golf and I have to say, this is brilliant!
August 22, 2008 3:48 pm
 Tuner_Mad Tuner_Mad
Oooh, this Golf is shaping up well. new exhaust style, aggresive styling. Bring it on!
August 22, 2008 9:11 pm
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
i think that VW should just hurry up and show us the pics of the GTI like theyve done with the new golf
August 22, 2008 10:40 pm
 tootall tootall
Why even bother covering up?! We know that it will be not that much different of the Golf.
August 24, 2008 1:26 pm
Wow, it looks hardly any different from the Mk5 i.e. utterly, utterly dull. It should come in only one colour; beige.
August 25, 2008 10:40 am
 davee davee
Wow, looks hardly any different to the MkV, i.e. utterly, mind-numbingly dull. The Golf GTI car should come in only one colour; beige.
August 26, 2008 5:34 pm
 fusion01 fusion01
Yeah, as a MK5 GTI owner, hardly inspired to upgrade to this. Have to see what the GTI-R will be doing - that's a possible option. Playing it too safe in design terms... agree with 'davee', actually is dull.
August 28, 2008 10:03 pm