2006 Citi R-line @ Auto Africa ::South Africa::

phaeton · 11-07-2006, 01:55 AM

Here is the production version of VWSAs latest baby the Citi R-line which is powered by a 1.8L engine producing 90kW.
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Originally Posted by Chicken Licken from forums vwvortex

Mirage77 · 11-07-2006, 02:45 AM

So basically this will be a modern remake of the MkI GTI? Looks interesting but it's gonna be a niche product.

phaeton · 11-07-2006, 02:51 AM

Nope not a remake VW have made the Mk1 CitiGolf in SA since 1984 its currently a best seller

The Emperor · 11-07-2006, 05:58 AM

I'm scared even to think what would people do here in my country with this car if it was sold here...

Raj · 11-07-2006, 07:54 AM

It looks great though - a mix of old and new!

Whipme · 11-10-2006, 09:59 AM

I was at Auto Africa, and this car is a real piece of work
1.8i with 90kw and uprated brakes!
Sells for R114 000, which makes it about 12 200 Euro

If the 1.6i is any measure to go by (9,6sec), this model should have a 0 - 100km/h in around 8 seconds, maybe less.

The only criticism I have of this car is the puny intake for the airbox, I could only fit two fingers into it. First thing I would do is swap that airbox for a cone filter or an induction kit.

martinbo · 11-10-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Whipme

I was at Auto Africa, and this car is a real piece of work
1.8i with 90kw and uprated brakes!
Sells for R114 000, which makes it about 12 200 Euro

If the 1.6i is any measure to go by (9,6sec), this model should have a 0 - 100km/h in around 8 seconds, maybe less.

The only criticism I have of this car is the puny intake for the airbox, I could only fit two fingers into it. First thing I would do is swap that airbox for a cone filter or an induction kit.

Yes there's something locally appealing about the Good ol' Citi Golf - it's definitely a South African icon now. I like the idea of this "spiritual successor" to the best selling CTi... (I was mad about that car as a student!)

Btw - how awesome was Auto Africa? Excellent...

Oh and another thing: WELCOME !!!!

warot · 11-10-2006, 10:28 AM

Fun trivia:
Did you know that South Africa is the only country in the world that is still producing the first and latest generation Golf at the same time?

phaeton · 11-10-2006, 06:21 PM

Good to see a good contingent (sp) of South African GCZ members here

So how long will the Citi last is my next question

Quick Q has the Caddy Bakkie had the Citi facelift yet ?

Matt · 11-10-2006, 06:55 PM

Cool, retro, last gasp for the 80's i suppose. Dated? Perhaps. But in a way its a pretty neat car and if the price is right along with "pleasure of driving" factor it could be quite the package...Coolness, Love the idea.

It would also be cool if rover rebuilt their defender 110, how sick would that be.

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Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: (South Africa) 2006 Citi R-line @ Auto Africa So basically this will be a modern remake of the MkI GTI? Looks interesting but it's gonna be a niche product.

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phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	Re: (South Africa) 2006 Citi R-line @ Auto Africa Nope not a remake VW have made the Mk1 CitiGolf in SA since 1984 its currently a best seller

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The Emperor Bionic Jive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where noone has gone before... Posts: 9,160 My Mood: Thanks: 1,422 Thanked 1,587 Times in 962 Posts	Re: (South Africa) 2006 Citi R-line @ Auto Africa I'm scared even to think what would people do here in my country with this car if it was sold here...

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Raj Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 337 Thanks: 13 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Re: (South Africa) 2006 Citi R-line @ Auto Africa It looks great though - a mix of old and new!

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Whipme Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: (South Africa) 2006 Citi R-line @ Auto Africa I was at Auto Africa, and this car is a real piece of work 1.8i with 90kw and uprated brakes! Sells for R114 000, which makes it about 12 200 Euro If the 1.6i is any measure to go by (9,6sec), this model should have a 0 - 100km/h in around 8 seconds, maybe less. The only criticism I have of this car is the puny intake for the airbox, I could only fit two fingers into it. First thing I would do is swap that airbox for a cone filter or an induction kit.

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warot Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 31 Thanked 93 Times in 53 Posts	Re: (South Africa) 2006 Citi R-line @ Auto Africa Fun trivia: Did you know that South Africa is the only country in the world that is still producing the first and latest generation Golf at the same time?

11-10-2006, 06:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	Re: (South Africa) 2006 Citi R-line @ Auto Africa Good to see a good contingent (sp) of South African GCZ members here So how long will the Citi last is my next question Quick Q has the Caddy Bakkie had the Citi facelift yet ?

11-10-2006, 06:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Matt Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,882 Thanks: 210 Thanked 130 Times in 88 Posts	Re: (South Africa) 2006 Citi R-line @ Auto Africa Cool, retro, last gasp for the 80's i suppose. Dated? Perhaps. But in a way its a pretty neat car and if the price is right along with "pleasure of driving" factor it could be quite the package...Coolness, Love the idea. It would also be cool if rover rebuilt their defender 110, how sick would that be.

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