Volkswagen Golf GTE Performance concept officially launched

Taking place in 4 days from 24 to 27 May, the 2017 Wörthersee Tour GTI has recognized the presence of many VW cars and concepts, including the Volkswagen Up! GTI, Golf GTI hybrid, Golf GTE SportWagen concept and especially, the Volkswagen Golf GTE Performance concept.

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The latest car concept of VW is actually a modified version the Golf GTE plug-in hybrid.
 
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As for the outside styling, the car is finished in Electric White Mother of Pearl Effect with a contrasting black roof and blue body accents across the rear of the body. Plus, the Golf GTE Performance concept is also decorated with a larger rear spoiler, aggressive diffuser with dual tailpipes, and the 19-inch black Pretoria alloy wheels from the flagship Golf R.
 
Minor changes in the cabin include new special leather sports seats and an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel with a blue accent at the 12 o’clock position.

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Instead of an output of 201 hp and 350 Nm of torque as regular Golf GTE models, the new VW concept’s 1.4-liter turbocharged engine will deliver 268 hp and 450 Nm of torque. The VW SUV for sale still uses front-wheel-drive and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Fully charged, the Golf GTE Performance concept can run around 50km only by electricity.

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