VW debuts all new Golf, GTI concept

Volkswagen’s Golf GTI concept car and all new Golf made their Middle East debut at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show yesterday in the presence of Volkswagen AG board of management member Christian Klingler . The new Golf GTI model offers a two-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine with 220HP, as well as new progressive steering available as standard. Also, the new Golf, which is the seventh generation of the global best seller is up to 100kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than its predecessors. The new design adds additional dynamism and precision with enhanced quality and comfort, increased leg-room, 30 litres more boot capacity, and proactive passenger protection system. Volkswagen Middle East last week announced their most successful year to date in terms of regional sales, with a 22% increase in 2012. Volkswagen delivered over 13,000 vehicles to customers across 12 Middle East markets in 2012. The boost in Middle Eastern sales has also helped Volkswagen deliver over 9mn vehicles worldwide for the first time ever. Between January and December 2012 the Group delivered 9.07mn cars; a year-on-year increase of 11.2%. Volkswagen Middle East managing director Thomas Milz said: “Following record sales in 2012, we are very excited to begin this year with the GTI concept and new Golf. These iconic models have a vast following of fans both regionally and globally.”