"I" Before "E", Except After "D"

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

Joining the Volkswagen GTI and GTD is the new Golf GTE, a performance plug-in hybrid that puts down as much power as a GTI. According to AutoExpress, a prototype they drove last year hit 62 mph in 7.6 seconds while emitting 60 percent less CO2 than a Toyota Prius. Power comes from a 1.4L TSI 4-cylinder engine making 148 horsepower, mated to a 108 horsepower electric motor.

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  • Philadlj Philadlj on Feb 21, 2014

    How about a CNG-powered VW GTG?

  • Corey Lewis Corey Lewis on Feb 21, 2014

    That's a very impressive 0-60 time, in 1985.

  • Raresleeper Raresleeper on Feb 21, 2014

    Why, oh why, was this model necessary? I don't know about you, but that's exactly what I am looking for when I am shopping for a GTI. A weaker hybrid model. The GTI series is an automotive institution. They should be taken out back and shot. Although the VW GTD does sound interesting...

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    • Mnm4ever Mnm4ever on Feb 22, 2014

      Why is this model necessary?? Because as much as I love my GTI, the biggest problem with it is the gas mileage when I drive it as intended. And as much as I respect the technology and economy of a Prius or other hybrids, they are a snooze to drive. So what exactly is wrong with manufacturers offering a hybrid in a fun to drive platform?? And what is the difference between VW offering the GTI with a 2.0T or a 1.4T with a electric motor boost? Neither one has any link to the original GTI anymore, this is just technology. I for one would like to see more manufacturers offering performance hybrids. Why not link the electric motor to the GTD engine... best of both worlds then?

  • Superdessucke Superdessucke on Feb 21, 2014

    This whole thing is giving me ADD.

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