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Didn't see this posted yet: The Golf GTD is official. For the US market: not yet. If there are enough Golf TDI sales than maybe. But I doubt it, you could probably make one out of parts though.
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/0...l-2010-volkswagen-golf-gtd-revealed-in-leipz/
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/0...l-2010-volkswagen-golf-gtd-revealed-in-leipz/
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/0...l-2010-volkswagen-golf-gtd-revealed-in-leipz/
Volkswagen this morning released all the official details on the new Golf GTD that will be debuting this weekend at the Leipzig Motor Show in Germany. The new hot diesel hatch revives a designation that originally appeared in 1982 but hasn't been seen in two decades. This time around, the high output 168 hp version of VW's 2.0-liter TDI four cylinder pushes the GTD to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds. On the EU combined test cycle, the GTD gets 44.4 mpg (U.S.) with CO2 emissions of 139 g/km.
Visually, the GTD is pretty much a new GTI except that gas powered car's red grille stripes are now finished in chrome to set it apart. Inside the car, the red contrasting stitching of the GTI is also replaced by light grey for the diesel model. Considering the handling capabilities of the GTD, the sport seats look like they can keep the driver in place for the job at hand. Unfortunately, there is still no confirmation that the GTD will be part of the 2010 U.S. Golf lineup. VW's press release is after the jump.

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/0...l-2010-volkswagen-golf-gtd-revealed-in-leipz/