Volkswagen Golf GTE pictures
See pictures of the hybrid VW Golf GTE hatchback, including driving, interior, boot and practicality
The GTE is Volkswagen's plug-in hybrid Golf
It offers by far the lowest emissions of the VW Golf range
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This is makes it very attractive as a business car choice
It's a little less expensive than the BMW 3 Series or Mercedes C-Class hybrids
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However, it costs a lot more than a Golf GTD or even a GTI
Its name suggests performance, and its on-paper statistics say the same
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0-62mph takes just 7.6 seconds, which is pretty quick and beats the diesel GTD
However, it doesn't feel like a GTI through the corners, as a consequence of its heavy batteries and electric motor
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The latest version is identified by all-LED headlamps
The lower front bumper recalls the GTI
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while subtle badging - in the GTE font - confirms its status on the sides...
...and at the rear.
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The rear lamps have been updated with sequential indicators
There are twin exhaust-outlets like you'll find on the GTE
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The dashboard is as well designed as any other Golf
An 'Active Info Display' instrument cluster is standard equipment
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It displays different information depending on which driving mode is selected
The optional 9.2-inch Discovery Pro infotainment system with gesture recognition is a bit of a let down
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