2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Arkansas

IRVINE, CA - For 2005, Volkswagen introduces an all-new Golf and GTI, bigger and more refined than any previous Golf in almost every respect.

Local Companies

Bill White Volkswagen
(479) 648-3510
8605 Highway 271 S
Fort Smith, AR
Volkswagen Of Nwa
(479) 845-2378
Bentonville, AR
Springdale Ford Inc
(479) 631-9111
Rogers, AR
Rick Sparks Auto Sales
(479) 899-6366
15415 E Highway 12
Rogers, AR
G & R Auto Sales
(870) 698-0388
1419 N Central Ave
Batesville, AR
Hawthorn Transportation Service
(870) 246-5841
195 Valley St
Arkadelphia, AR
Westside Auto Sales
(870) 995-1224
1246 Highway 49
West Helena, AR
Jc's Auto Sales
(501) 413-1944
14114 Highway 107
Jacksonville, AR
William Tyler's Auto Sales
(870) 475-2640
Rivervale, AR
Landstar Logistics
(479) 471-7474
1302 N 28th St
Van Buren, AR

provided by:
2005 Volkswagen GTI
(Continue to more photos from MyRide.com)

 

Introduction

IRVINE, CA - For 2005, Volkswagen introduces an all-new Golf and GTI, bigger and more refined than any previous Golf in almost every respect. Already tooling around the streets of Europe, the sporty GTI will land first in the U.S. late in 2004 while the Golf will go on sale in the spring of 2005. As with the current Golf, it will be available in three- or five-door hatchback configurations.

What It Looks Like

Heading up the list of changes to the 2005 Volkswagen Golf is exterior design. Overall length increases by 2.3 inches, it's wider by one inch and it's taller by 1.5 inches. These stretched dimensions should make even more spacious a car that's already renowned for its generous headroom and cargo space. In terms of styling, the 2005 VW Golf isn't dramatically different from the previous generation, following the familiar two-box template laid down decades ago. The rear is as boxy as ever, but the hood is more steeply sloped to create a wedge-like profile. Creases on either side of the bonnet follow the lines of the clear-lens headlamps to add character and flair. Underneath the sheetmetal, an all-new suspension with a strut-type front and multilink rear layout combined with electromechanical steering is touted to provide the 2005 Volkswagen Golf with much more responsive and athletic handling than its predecessor. Drivers will rejoice in the 80 percent increase in torsional rigidity, making the new Golf and GTI stiff, responsive and less susceptible to cabin creaks and groans.

What's Under the Hood

Specifications for the North American lineup of engines have not been officially released, but we expect a 1.9-liter turbodiesel inline four-cylinder engine making about 105 horsepower and a 2.5-liter powerplant producing around 150 horsepower for the 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Euro-spec transmissions include a five- or six-speed manual, or a six-speed automatic transmission. We should also see the introduction of Volkswagen's Direct Selection Gearbox (DSG), which eliminates gear change jolts to provide a more refined driving character. Fifteen-inch wheels will come standard, but 16- and 17-inch wheels are options. The 2005 Volkswagen GTI sports a tauter suspension, meatier tires and wheels, and a 200-horsepower turbocharged version of the 2.0-liter engine.

Continue to 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Review from MyRide.com

Featured Local Company

Bill White Volkswagen

(479) 648-3510
8605 Highway 271 S
Fort Smith, AR

Regional Articles
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Arkadelphia AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Bella Vista AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Benton AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Bentonville AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Blytheville AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Cabot AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Conway AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview El Dorado AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Fayetteville AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Forrest City AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Fort Smith AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Harrison AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Hope AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Hot Springs National Park AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Jacksonville AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Jonesboro AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Little Rock AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Mountain Home AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview North Little Rock AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Paragould AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Pine Bluff AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Rogers AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Russellville AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Searcy AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Sherwood AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Siloam Springs AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Springdale AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Texarkana AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview Van Buren AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview West Memphis AR
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI and Golf Preview White Hall AR

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History