Volkswagen Golf GTI launched in India, prices start from ₹52.99 lakh
The Volkswagen Golf GTI will be making its way to India as a CBU;
The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been launched in India – Shot by Avdhoot A Kolhe for evo India
The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been launched in India and prices for the iconic hot hatchback start from ₹52.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Golf GTI will be making its way to India as a CBU and it is powered by a 2-litre TSI engine. Read on to know more about the Golf GTI.
Powering the Golf GTI is a 2-litre TSI engine – Shot by Avdhoot A Kolhe for evo India
Volkswagen Golf GTI engine and performance
As with any GTI model, the main focus of the Golf GTI is on performance, and powering the hot hatch is the EA888 2-litre TSI petrol engine. Power and torque outputs are 261bhp and 370Nm respectively, with the power being sent to the front wheels via a 7-speed DSG. You also get a limited slip differential (LSD) as standard. The Golf GTI is claimed to be good for a 0-100kmph time of 5.9 seconds, with an indicated top speed of 267kmph.
The Mk8.5 Golf GTI continues to get cosmetic elements which hark back to the original model from the 1970s – Shot by Avdhoot A Kolhe for evo India
Volkswagen Golf GTI design
When it comes to the styling, this Mk8.5 Golf GTI continues to get cosmetic elements which hark back to the original model from the 1970s. For instance, you get a red stripe on the nose and a smattering of GTI badges on the flanks, the grille as well as the rear of the car. The grille of the Golf GTI lights up and so does the Volkswagen roundel on the nose. The alloy wheels are 18-inch units and the overall stance of the Golf GTI is very low and wide. The Golf GTI also gets twin exhaust pipes at the rear.
Step inside the cabin of the Golf GTI and you get a 12.9-inch infotainment screen along with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster – Shot by Avdhoot A Kolhe for evo India
Volkswagen Golf GTI interior
Step inside the cabin of the Golf GTI and you get a 12.9-inch infotainment screen along with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver. The equipment list also includes a wireless phone charger, ADAS, three-zone climate control, a sunroof and of course, the fabric seats with a tartan design, which is a staple on GTI models. However, the India-bound Golf GTI is a UK-spec model, which only gets heated seats but not cooled ones.
Prices for the Volkswagen Golf GTI start from ₹52.99 lakh (ex-showroom) – Shot by Avdhoot A Kolhe for evo India
Volkswagen Golf GTI price
Prices for the Volkswagen Golf GTI start from ₹52.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and the hot hatchback will be making its way to India as a CBU. The entire first batch of Golf GTIs allocated to India have already been booked and the reason behind that is performance and practicality of this iconic hot hatchback. We have talked about this in detail in our first drive review of the Golf GTI, and you can click here to read it.