New Golf with a red 'I' on the TDI badge

**726moo** · 14-09-2010,08:36 AM

Hi

I overtook an VW transporter this morning and saw a few unregistered Golfs, mainly estates, with a Bluemotion badge and a red i in the tdi badge. It looked quite classy and gave the impression of a more sporty car. The wheels had wheel covers on but I'm pretty sure that the wheels were Atlanta. Anyone have any ideas on what model of car this is?

**percymon** · 14-09-2010,03:16 PM

Think the 105bhp 1.6TDI (and BM version) now has a red I in the TDI badge to distibguish it from the 90bhp TDI engine.

Perhaps i should get a new badge for mine with a red I and red D

**Keithuk** · 14-09-2010,03:40 PM

Yes Googling for this tends to show that it depends on the power output fitted. If its got a red I its 110, red DI its 130 and red TDI its 150. They've had these coloured letters for a long time.

**james_tiger_woo** · 14-09-2010,03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Keithuk

Yes Googling for this tends to show that it depends on the power output fitted. If its got a red I its 110, red DI its 130 and red TDI its 150. They've had these coloured letters for a long time.

I thought that referred to the old 1.9 range as there isn't a 110, 130 and 150 output any more. Is there?

**batdams** · 14-09-2010,05:07 PM

1.6 90 - TDI
1.6 105 - TDI
2.0 140 - TDI

Would be my guess.

**percymon** · 14-09-2010,05:08 PM

Originally Posted by james_tiger_woo

I thought that referred to the old 1.9 range as there isn't a 110, 130 and 150 output any more. Is there?

Absolutely correct

Current UK variants are
1.6TDI 90bhp
1.6TDI 105bhp (with/without bluemotion)
2.0TDI 140BHP

and the early Mk6 also had a 110bhp 2.0TDI

all wore silver/chrome TDI badges.

**726moo** · 15-09-2010,01:51 PM

Thanks very much for the help. Looking forward to getting my new Golf in December.

1.6tdi 105 bhp Sportline Bluemotion Estate - oh for practicality of an estate and the limited choice on the company car list

**Hughesynights** · 15-09-2010,07:41 PM

I've never seen red bagde letters on a mk6.
Interesting blue I on NA TDI models.

**Keithuk** · 15-09-2010,09:47 PM

Originally Posted by Hughesynights

I've never seen red bagde letters on a mk6.

I've seen them.

TDI Red Badges

**Hughesynights** · 16-09-2010,09:37 PM

Keith, I think your google link proves the point, since I don't think there are any immages of a mk 6 with a red badge!

OP saw them on new brand cars, very interesting if they have introduced this now.