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SPESIFIKASI VW Golf TSI | Lebih Murah dan Lebih Kalem

SPESIFIKASI VW Golf TSI | Lebih Murah dan Lebih Kalem

Who does not know the performance of the hatchback variant of the reliable VW, Golf GTI. Well, for you who want more muted on the highway, PT Garuda Mataram Motor as the holder of the VW brand in Indonesia is now presenting the VW Golf TSI.

This car is claimed to still inherit the sensation of driving a Golf, but will be more efficient and environmentally friendly with TSI engine technology which was adapted by this new Golf TSI.

If VW Golf GTI has the power to reach 210 dk, then the version of the TSI engine power can reach 160 dk, with the endorsement of torque 240 nm, 1.4-liter engine with turbocharger and supercharger combination.

Especially for the engine, VW will use a capacity of 1.4 liter TSI. TSI is designed specifically for small-capacity machines. For example, the TSI engine that was introduced to reporters a capacity of 1390 cc.

His ability to produce power-VW-reaching claim of 125 kW or 170 PS. Compare with Avanza 1.5 L engine as the only power capable of producing 109 PS or Kijang Innova powerful 2.0 L 100 kW (135 PS).

Another performance of this engine is its fuel consumption also includes economical. The use of machines in the VW Golf 1.4 TSI GT, fuel consumption is 13.9 km / liter.

Technology mainstay of the gasoline engine is direct injection, a compressor supercharger, turbocharger, intercooler which will be her superior used in the middle of traffic jams in Jakarta.

According to Andrew Nasuri, CEO of PT Garuda Mataram Motor, using a 1.4 liter engine, Touran prices will be competitive. Because the tax under the 1.5 liter engine is lower than the 1.5 liter engine above.

Well informed, Touran prices which will be marketed in Indonesia was estimated to USD 350 million.

Already tested
Also described, PT Garuda Mataram Motor has been testing the 1.4 liter TSI engine was in Indonesia to a distance of 50,000 km. Testing directly under the supervision of the German VW.

"We use all gasoline sold in Indonesia, both premium and pertamax. Apparently there is no problem. Therefore, we believe choosing the machine that will make our VW marketed in Indonesia, "beber Andrew Nasura who was accompanied by Mahaendra Gofar Ibrahim, GM of Service Operations VW Singapore.


In its official page, mentioned the new VW Golf is powered 2.5-liter engine, 5 cylinder, inline with a capacity of 2480 cc. This machine is capable search teaga VW Golf with 170 hp at 5700 rpm and maximum torque of 240 Nm at 4250 rpm.

Though small, the VW Golf is known as power raced. VW claims, hatchback is capable of penetrating 0-100 km in 7.8 seconds (manual transmission) and 8.1 seconds (automatic).

Currently Volkswagen Indonesia, in his official page, offers one model that is the New Golf GTI with 2.0L engines Turbo FSI Auto Tiptronic for Rp 500 million (off the road).

Based on data from the Indonesian Automotive Industries Association (Gaikindo), during the first six months of this year 2010, Volkswagen Indonesia has sold 24 units of the VW Golf.

Golf TSI is different than the Golf GTI. With a 1.4-liter TSI engine, this model saves Golf aura "killer road" that was wrapped desian "sweet" exterior.

Just imagine, with ingredients typical German manufacturer, the engine capacity of 1390 cubic able to be manipulated electronically simple with turbocharged and supercharged technology that can produce power output of 158 bhp with peak torque of 177 lb-ft.

Asiknya, power was sufficient taken at 1800-5800 rpm engine speed only. To accelerate from 0-100 km / h Golf TSI was no less than the GTI. This hatchback only took 8 seconds with a top speed of 220 km / hour.


Moreover, this time the gearbox was already applying the dual clutch gearbox (DSG), 7 speed, with the gearshift advantage becomes more refined, faster, until he could save on fuel consumption.

While its features, even outdate with TSI Golf GTI version with ESP to overcome oversteering and understeering symptoms at the time of driving. Also of course, seven airbags, including driver's knee airbag, which is the first class.

"If the GTI might only be for weekend use and hobbies, the Golf TSI suitable for everyday wear and even the driver was no problem," said CEO of PT Garuda Mataram Motor, Andrew Nasuri, at the launch at the dealership TSI VW Golf Pondok Indah, Jakarta , Wednesday (14/07/2010)

PT Garuda Mataram Motor off VW Golf GTI worth USD 339 million on the road in Jakarta, and is available in only one variant. The price is certainly cheaper than the Golf GTI MKVI disposed worth USD 500 millions.