It is a car for all driving circumstances.
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The GTE features a six-speed dual clutch semi automatic gearbox with paddle shifts so the driver has plenty of input and the acceleration through the gears is well-timed and responsive. In this mode the engine acts like a generator. Switching to this option delivers the most exhilarating all-round performance.Ī Battery Hold will preserve energy and Battery Charge helps to build extra EV miles on the move. There is also a Sports mode or GTE mode as VW calls it which adds a rasping roar to the mix in true GT form. Hybrid mode uses a mix of electric and engine.
In pure EV it behaves very much like the all-electric e-Golf and this is perfect for city centre driving or indeed short commutes.
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The car can be driven in a number of modes. You would expect any car carrying VW’s GT badging to handle well and the GTE does just that. It is beautifully balanced with precise steering and all the power you could wish for. It is slightly heavier than more conventional Golf GTs but that certainly doesn’t hinder performance. Being a GT (Gran Turismo) it is low slung, boasts outstanding road grip and can be thrown with confidence into bends. The GTE feels very conventional when it comes to performance and handling.
That’s because the Golf GTE can reach 81mph in EV only before a limiter cuts in, and with the petrol engine assisting, the maximum speed is a very respectable 138mph. It’s worth mentioning though that EV-mode doesn’t mean milk float-like performance. The GTE starts up in pure electric mode (providing there is enough charge) and although it has a claimed 31 mile range, 20 to 25 is more realistic and possibly even less in colder weather when the fall in temperature takes its toll on EV range. Power is courtesy of 150bhp 1.4-litre petrol engine working alongside an electric motor to produce a combined 204PS and on my test car - the standard GTE - that was ample firepower. VW hasn’t simply produced any old plug-in hybrid car, they have finely tuned the GTE to deliver outstanding driving dynamics - a 0-62mph dash takes just 7.6 seconds and the handling is as exciting as most other Golf GT models.
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