Golf edition 35 wheels

The pumped-up EA is perceptibly more powerful, but only if you squeeze it hard. It needs to be revved higher, with the sweet spot somewhere around rpm, and it sounds stronger and more masculine, thanks in large part to a modified exhaust system.

Even so, the Edition 35 probably needs a vigorous tailwind to get anywhere close to the claimed top speed of mph ungoverned. In light of the fact that the smaller Polo GTI is no longer available with a manual, what does the future look like for the traditional box in other hot VWs?

Not to worry, a VW engineer assures us. One of our favorite features of the Edition 35 is that it allows the driver to switch the stability control off completely—something not possible in the regular GTI. The only other thing we wish for is a real limited-slip differential. As usual, Volkswagen's got just the right combination of 'look at me' without being 'in your face' the way a Focus ST might shout for example. The 35 really surges ahead at this point proving the uprated EA 2.

The electro-mechanical speed dependant steering provides just the right feedback from the road surface providing you with a feeling of reassurance whilst still conveying the cars limits. Like the editions before it, Volkswagen has the knack of turning an already highly rated GTi into something just a little bit more special. The '35' trimmings give it a sparkle of quality while keeping the sports feel. The extra bhp gives you the confidence to overtake safely on the open road while being just as happy to purr round town or do the school run in style.

Download the new iPhone Volkswagen car configurator app here. The Edition 35 has an eager nature but it never feels quite as refined as the standard GTI. VW claims mph in 6. Top speed also increases by 6mph to mph. Other highlights include the sport seats that tightly hold you in place and safety belts with red stripes on the side.

These seats are a combination of leather on the side while fabric is used on the middle section. But, Volkswagen has increased both power and torque delivery to kW up 18 kW and N.

Yes, it does have — a little — more pull at the front wheels, but the DSG gearbox makes every drive such a relaxed affair. And, if you feel like misbehaving, you can always use the steering wheel mounted paddles to select gears. The chassis and suspension also seemed better sorted than I remember.