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VW Golf TSI (VW Indonesia)
VIVAnews - PT Garuda Mataram Motor, Volkswagen's sole agent, this Wednesday, July 14, 2010, launched the latest variant of Golf, Golf TSI. This is the sixth generation Golf was launched in the first time since 1974.
This five-door hatchbacks are assembled at the factory of PT Indomobil, the parent of its business, in Pulogadung, Jakarta, aka the car completely knocked down (CKD). Therefore, the price can be more oblique than those imported from Germany. Golf TSI will dilego worth Rp339 million on the road of Jakarta, while the import version is sold at Rp395 million.
Head of Corporate Executive Andrew Nasuri Garuda Mataram Motor, said the new Golf looks more fresh. The main changes made in the form of the headlamps, front-rear bumper, and grille.
"The car appeared as manly and sporty 16-inch rims fitted with a new design too," he said when launching the Volkswagen showroom Jalan TB Simatupang, Jakarta.
Kitchen runway Golf TSI engine that is claimed to produce outputs 160 PS and 240 Nm of torque with only a 1400 cc engine. This engine combined with a turbocharger and supercharger (twincharger), resulting in good performance.
This engine uses a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG). Golf TSI technology equipped gearbox, dual clutch gearbox. The main advantage of technology, seven-speed DSG gearshift as could be smoother and faster, so the fuel consumption becomes more efficient.
Regarding security, Golf TSI Europe get five stars from NCAP. This car is equipped with seven airbags, including knee airbags for driver
