Spy Shots: Volkswagen Sagitar GLI is ready to race in China

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Dec 27, 2012 8:26 PM CET

W.E. Ning

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This is the Volkswagen Sagitar GLI (not:GTI), an extra sporty variant of the Volkswagen Sagitar sedan that will be launched on the Chinese auto market early next year. The Sagitar GLI gets the same engine as the China-made Volkswagen Golf GTI: a 2.0 TSI with 200hp and 280nm. The GLI loox faster with a sporty front bumper, GLI-badges and speedy alloys.

The Sagitar is made in China by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. It is basically the same car as the US-spec Volkswagen Jetta. Price of the standard car starts at 101.800 yuan and ends at 185.800 yuan. Engines: 1.6, 1.4 TSI, and 1.8 TSI. Price for the Sagitar GLI will start around 115.000 yuan.