[philcollison]

I've been reading a lot about the direction of the new Jetta - losing the independent rear, losing the electronic assisted steering, losing the (gulp) rear disk brakes. If I want a future TDI as nice as the 2010 I have currently (and love), then will I have to buy a GLI or will the Golf still be offered in the US as a European transplant with the Euro design and spared the knife? In short, is 2010/2011 the highpoint for the Golf TDI in the US?

 

[philcollison]

With respect Chitty, a Q7 as a fall-back for a Golf? $51K and a 118 inch wheelbase? Hardly a hot hatch. I guess there is the overpriced and heavier A3 and perhaps - as you suggest - the A4 TDI to expect at some point.

Interesting that you note that the Jetta TDI (like the GLI) keeps the rear disks. May I assume that the steering and rear suspension are none the less being lessened along with the S,SE,SEL?

I think they should keep the Golf TDI Euro spec. the initial intent was to differentiate this as a sport model (lower, leather touch wheel and shifter, fog lights, 17" wheels). People are not buying the current Golf TDI primarily on price, but as an enthusiast car.