The GTI, for comparison, puts out 217bhp.Īs a result the plug-in hybrid is a reasonably swift machine, though not to GTI levels, its 0-62mph time of 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 138mph comparing to the 6.5 seconds and 151mph of its sporty sister. The basis is a 1.4 TSI petrol engine of 150hp, which is matched to an electric motor of 101 horses, built into the housing of the mandatory-fit DSG gearbox and giving combined power of 201bhp. Now Volkswagen joins the party with the Golf GTE – not to be confused with its fully electric sister the e-Golf, and unlike that car available through every VW dealer.Īccording to VW, the Golf GTE combines elements of the e-Golf with the model line’s famed lead model, the GTI, evidence that this is regarded, at least by its maker, as much a performance model as an efficient one. And such vehicles appear to appeal to the public – Mitsubishi, for example, has seen rocketing sales for its SUV variant, the Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle).
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The appeal of a plug-in is, principally, that the technology results in previously unheard of official efficiency figures, while also removing the range-anxiety factor that comes with a full electric car. The concept of matching a petrol engine to an electric motor that, rather than being simply charged by said engine, is replenished by being plugged into the mains, has grown rapidly in popularity.
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The Volkswagen Golf GTE is a lot more sensible in the real world than the fully-electric e-Golf, and for a company car driver the tax savings will be very appealing. Impressive pace with minimal emissions and major economy The Volkswagen Golf GTE is a sporty plug-in hybrid version of the best-selling Golf hatch.
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