Volkswagen Golf GTI India Launch : Volkswagen has finally launched its popular performance hatchback car, the Golf GTI, in India. This new Mk 8.5 model has come to the country in CBU (Complete Built-Up) configuration and its ex-showroom price has been kept at Rs 53 lakh. 150 cars have arrived in the first consignment, which have already been sold. The company plans to bring 100 more units in the second consignment by the end of this year. Buyers will start getting these cars from June 2025.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 265 PS of power and 370 Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which also has paddle shifters. Because of this, this car accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in just 5.9 seconds.
Talking about the features of this car, it has special features like a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected technology, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, sunroof, ambient lighting, head-up display and automatic climate control. Inside, the car’s cabin can be seen with GTI special trims, heating in the front seats, contrast stitching with red color contrast design and flat-bottom steering wheel made of leather.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI will compete with premium performance hatchbacks like Mini Cooper S JCW in India. Its top speed is electronically limited to 250 kmph. In terms of design, it is different from the normal Golf. The car has dual exhaust pipes at the rear, roof spoiler, glowing Volkswagen logo at the front and GTI logo. At the rear, there are 3D effect LED tail lights which also include animated turn signals. Apart from this, red brake calipers and 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels give it a sporty look.
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The front of the car has Matrix LED headlights, horizontal LED daytime running lights, GTI badge on the grille and LED fog lights. In total, the car is available in four colors – Grenadilla Black, Kings Red, Moonstone Grey and Oryx White.
In terms of safety, it also has features like seven airbags, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance system).