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Attached to the back of the wheel are those horribly apologetical little plastic tabs VW uses as shift paddles across multiple models, controlling a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox that is serviceable enough, if lacking outright immediacy. And on the way home again, there are the glorious fuel economy benefits to bask in. Unless you have a particular aversion to diesel, the GTD is the one to have.
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First is the line that runs across the main air intake and through the headlamp units. Viewed in profile and from the rear, they are almost indistinguishable, apart from the tailpipe arrangement; the GTI boasts an exhaust exit at each corner of the rear bumper, whereas the GTD has a pair sited on the left-hand side.
The steering wheels are near identical, save for the badges on the bottom spoke, and they both offer height-adjustable, deep-set front seats with leather the material of choice. Golf 7. Thankfully, you do have remote control of the system via the satellite buttons on the steering wheel. This digital instrument cluster displays a variety of information via a 12,3-inch full-colour screen.
The driver can choose from one of five different views; one of which — perhaps somewhat optimistically — is a lap timer in both models. Included in the functionality is the option to view navigation maps in either 2D or 3D, and VW has employed a subtle use of colours within the cluster to differentiate the models: red for the GTI and blue for the GTD. On the move Both test units feature optional R4 keyless entry and push-button starting. When fired up, it is the GTD that provides the pleasant surprise.
For the Golf 7. It is a refined unit that features a typical airbox induction noise that harks back to GTI Mk2 models. Among the many things that Golf 7 does better than its competitors is its use of a well-judged steering weight, with an ideal balance struck between heft and lightness. Both — but especially so the GTD — are quietly smooth at motorway speeds, although when confronted with less than ideal surfaces, their larger alloys and lower profile rubber make their presence known to those in the cabin.
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