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Pre-sale of the new VW Golf GTI has started

VW recently introduced a redesigned edition of the Golf GTI, and the German company announced that the order book has officially opened. This is the most expensive version of the Golf, which starts at 44,505 euros in the basic version.

The Golf GTI is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine with 262 horsepower (Europe-spec), which is 21 hp more than its predecessor. The engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, instead of the previous 6-speed manual transmission, which is no longer an option. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h.

When it comes to design, the new GTI comes with new LED Plus headlights as standard and an illuminated Volkswagen logo. Matrix IQ.LIGHT LED headlights are also available, but as an option. Even the LED taillights now get a new light signature.

Inside, the spacious cabin is equipped with sports seats with red stitching and the GTI logo embroidered on the backrest, Digital Cockpit Pro digital instruments, a 12.9-inch multimedia screen, and temperature adjustment controls that are now illuminated, and the voice assistant now also integrates ChatGPT.

It’s mounted on 17-inch rims, but buyers can opt for larger 18-inch rims (€705), 19-inch (€865), and Queenstown rims for €1,630.

Source: Volkswagen

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Pre-sale of the new VW Golf GTI has started
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BMW X5 upgraded by AC Schnitzer

The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV that arrived on the market in 1999 as the first SUV of the Bavarian manufacturer. In 2023, a renewed version of the fourth generation hit the market, and tuners soon began to expand their offer for this luxury German SUV. One of them is AC Schnitzer which presented its upgrade package for the BMW X5 model.

AC Schnitzer modified the front and rear view giving the car a more aggressive look. This has been achieved using aerodynamic enhancements compatible with the M package, which include a new front splitter, deeper side skirts and a large rear spoiler. Most noticeable are the new 22-inch AC5 wheels, first seen on AC Schnitzer’s BMW XM, available in a variety of finishes. The rear wheel track has been increased by 24 mm, and the SUV can be lowered by an additional 15 to 20 mm (depending on the equipment package), if it did not come out of the factory with air suspension.

Inside the cabin, there were no major changes. The existing interior design has been retained with the addition of a new pair of aluminum paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel, as well as new aluminum pedal attachments.

When it comes to the powertrain, the BMW X5 xDrive40d now has 382 hp (281 kW) and 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) of torque. That’s up from the stock model, which has 352 hp (259 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque.

AC Schnitzer allows BMW X5 owners to purchase components separately. The price is not known.

Source: AC Schnitzer

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BMW X5 upgraded by AC Schnitzer
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Redesigned Audi e-tron GT

In response to the Porsche Taycan, in 2021 Audi introduced a bold looking car, the Audi e-tron GT. It is an all-electric car that will soon receive its redesigned edition. However, before the official premiere of the new e-tron GT, Audi revealed a prototype of this model.

A first look reveals minor design changes compared to the current generation. These include a new front bumper with redesigned intakes, a new front fascia, and a redesigned rear diffuser. The car shown features a new set of aerodynamically optimized rims in black, and it has been announced that it will also be equipped with a new active suspension with hydraulic actuators. This will enable new adjustment options, which will give the driver a wider range of driving modes and settings, and ultimately further increase the comfort and driving dynamics of the electric model.

The biggest changes will be under the hood. At the top of the range of the new e-tron GT will be the RS Performance version, which will have more than 646 hp (482 kW). This is the same power that the current RS e-tron GT has, but still less than the competitor Porsche Taycan Turbo S, which has 952 hp (710 kW).

Audi hasn’t revealed much about the mechanical and technological improvements that come with the redesigned edition. However, if we look at the recently updated Porsche Taycan, the new e-tron GT has more powerful electric motors, faster charging up to 320 kW instead of up to 270 kW, and there is talk of a battery larger than 105 kWh, which would mean a longer range. As a reminder, the current generation is equipped with a 93.4 kWh battery.

Although Audi hasn’t announced when the new e-tron GT will premiere, it’s certain that we won’t have to wait long.

Source: Audi

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Redesigned Audi e-tron GT