Experience the appearance of a legend.
Naturally, the design of the new Golf GTI is inspired by the world of motorsports. The front, with its even slimmer headlights, the typical honeycomb structure of the radiator grille and the gleaming black air intake vents identify it as a worthy successor to the original GTI. The classic red trim strip extends from the radiator grille, with its GTI lettering, to above the compact headlights, emphasising the dynamic overall impression. This impression is further strengthened by the powerful-looking bumpers – a feature unique to the GTI.
The sporty side profile is achieved through the broader side sills, which make the already lower Golf GTI appear to sit even closer to the tarmac, as well as through the GTI lettering and logo on the two front wings.
The rear also draws the eye, with its grained matte black diffuser and chrome exhaust pipes on the right and left, as well as the rear spoiler in the same colour as the body. The dark red LED tail light cluster and LED number plate light appear to their best advantage at night.
Pole position when it comes to atmosphere: even as you open the driver’s door, you will be wowed by the sill panel trim, illuminated in red. As soon as you sit into the height-adjustable sports seats, which are equipped with seat-back pockets and Clark chequered seat covers, you will feel pure performance at your fingertips in the form of the flat-bottomed multifunction sports steering wheel in leather, with GTI inlay and gear knob in the classic golf ball design.
You will be able to see exactly how your vehicle is performing on the animated, colour instrument cluster screen, or enjoy looking at the dash panel with its GTI-specific instruments and the centre console, with its sporty inlays. The sporty feeling is completed by the brushed stainless steel pedal caps, which stand out with precise pressure points – only found elsewhere in racing cars.
This powerful engine will excite you.
Simply turn the ignition key and you’ll get goose bumps: the 169 kW (230 HP) two-litre turbo direct petrol injection engine (TSI) will push your Golf GTI to an incredible maximum speed of 248 km/h. Accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds at lightning speed and be reminded that driving a car is so much more than just getting from A to B.
