Volkswagen India is set to launch its performance-focused Golf GTI hatchback in India on May 26. The Golf GTI Mk 8.5 (facelift of the eighth-gen VW car) will be brought as a full import here. The first batch’s 150 units are already accounted for, and bookings have stopped for now.
- Golf GTI features a 265hp-2.0 TSI engine paired with a 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, the hot hatch will be the most expensive Volkswagen car in India, even surpassing the new Tiguan R Line SUV priced at Rs 56.7 lakh, on-road, Delhi. Deliveries will start in June at select Volkswagen showrooms in 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. 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, namely, 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.
Also see:
Volkswagen Golf GTi bookings open on May 5
New gen Volkswagen Tiguan India price starts at Rs 49 lakh
