Volkswagen Golf 6, official info

According to the design bosses at Volkswagen,Walter da Silva and Klaus Bischoff,the new generation of hatchbacks is a lot different than the old golf 5,borrowing more elegant lines form the other models,like rear optical blocks,borrowed from Touareg.
The interior,major modifications have been made,was isolated against the sound a lot better and the materials used for the main console and the door panels,are made out of a plastic material that is softer and more pleasant to touch.
The entry level gas version has an 1.4l engine with 80Hp that can consume 6.4l on 100km and throw out 149g/km CO2.The 1.4l engine will also have other versions among which one with 102Hp,one with 122HP, and one with 160Hp.
The diesel fans will be able to opt for tow TDI versions 110hp and 140HP and a top level of 170Hp.The consume announced by the producer for all the diesel versions is one improved.The 110hp eats 4.5l for 100km and throws 119g/km,the 140hp eats 4.9l for 100km and throes 129g/km CO2.
All engines even if it is gas or petrol,will have a semiautomated gear box with a double clutch DSG with 6 or 7 gears except the entry-level versions.
The new Golf 6 will be launched on the European market in October and Africa, Asia, Australia and North America will get it by the end of the year.The starting price for the car is 16.500 euro or about 23000$
