The new 8th generation of the volkswagen golf has just received two plug in hybrid versions.
Vw golf plug in hybrid usa.
The plug in hybrid drivetrains combine volkswagen s 1 5l gasoline 4 cyl.
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The plug in hybrid drive of the golf gte essentially consists of a 1 4 litre turbocharged petrol engine ea211 tsi with 110 kw 150 ps the hybrid module with an electric motor 85 kw a 6.
The e golf is no more due to the vw id 3 so the best selling nameplate in the company s history will have to appeal to plug in hybrids.
One will produce 201 horsepower and the other 242 horsepower.
With a gearbox mounted electric motor offering 148 hp in its mildest form in the entry level gte and 241 hp in a new.
The next generation of golfs will welcome a new plug in hybrid iteration to replace the all electric e golf.
There s the gti the turbo diesel gtd and the plug in hybrid that europe dubbed the gte with the audi a3 e tron s hybrid powertrain.
Buyers were clearly drawn to the combination of low running costs typical vw quality and golf gti like performance.
But the previous gte went off sale towards the end of 2018 and there hasn t been a plug in hybrid golf since.
Internally volkswagen calls them gtx models.
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Having premiered at the beginning of the year alongside its gasoline and diesel powered siblings the gti and gtd the new volkswagen golf gte was put to the test.
The new mark 8 volkswagen golf has finally arrived and with it come two new plug in hybrid models each with a 13 0 kwh battery pack.
Ehybrid designed for maximum comfort and gte with additional power to match golf gti.
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