Volkswagen India is set to launch its performance-focused Golf GTI hatchback on May 26. The Golf GTI Mk 8.5 (a facelift of the eighth-gen VW car) will be brought to India as a full import. The first batch’s 150 units have already been accounted for, and bookings have been stopped for now.
- Golf GTI features a 265hp, 2.0 TSI engine paired with 7DCT
- It takes 5.9 seconds to go from 0-100kph
Volkswagen Golf GTI price expectations and delivery timeline
Rs 60 lakh price likely; deliveries starting next month
As reported earlier, the Golf GTI’s on-road price will likely be around Rs 60 lakh. If that holds true, the hot hatch will be the most expensive Volkswagen car in India, even surpassing the new Tiguan R Line SUV, which is priced at Rs 56.7 lakh (on-road, Delhi). Deliveries will start in June at select Volkswagen showrooms across the country.
Volkswagen Golf GTI engine and gearbox
2-litre TSI engine mated to dual-clutch transmission
Under the hood, the Golf GTI will feature a 2-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine, belting out 265hp and 370Nm. Transmission duties will be handled by a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, sending power to the front wheels only. The Golf GTI has a claimed 0-100kph time of just 5.9 seconds, with an electronically limited 250kph top speed.
Volkswagen Golf GTI exterior and interior
Exterior highlights
The Golf GTI gets an illuminated VW roundel and a variant badge on the thin upper grille, Matrix LED headlights, and a large honeycomb-patterned air dam flanked by X-shaped fog lights on the front bumper. In profile, red ‘GTI’ badges and brake callipers, the latter of which hide behind the 18-inch alloy wheels, add to the sporty look. Even the rear gets a GTI badge placed on the tailgate. Other highlights include a roof spoiler, smoked LED tail-lights (not connected), and twin chrome exhaust tips.
Volkswagen will offer four colour options with the Golf GTI: Kings Red, Grenadilla Black, Oryx White, and Moonstone Grey.
Interior highlights
Inside, the Golf GTI features a leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with a GTI clasp, and the screen pair comprises a 12.9-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. Others include wireless charging, ambient lights, a 7-speaker sound system, panoramic sunroof, and tartan seat upholstery with red accents.
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