Rapidly Sold-Out Car in India before Launch! Examined Pricing, Characteristics, and Acceleration - Accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in merely 5.9 seconds
Scooping Up the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI: Get ready for the heat! Pre-books are now open for the high-octane Volkswagen Golf GTI performance hatchback. Kickstarting on May 5, 2025, this bad boy made its grand entrance! If you're keen, better hurry – an initial batch of 150 units was snatched up pre-price reveal, nabbed through a zippy online quiz.
With no official launch date confirmed yet, we're expecting this speed demon to hit showrooms near you within the following weeks. Deliveries are slated to begin in June, taking over select Volkswagen outlets nationwide. Although we're yet to hear the definitive pas de deux of price and bookings, the Golf GTI is whispers-in-the-wind expected to cost about Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom).
What's powering the Golf GTI you ask? A roaring 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged petrol engine that packs a punch with 265bhp and an impressive 370Nm of torque. Achieve 0 to 100 kmph in a spine-tingling 5.9 seconds, with a top speed of 250 kmph! This baby includes a front-wheel drive setup and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Now for the fun stuff! A dynamic driving experience is guaranteed with an electronically controlled front-axle differential lock, optional adaptive suspension, and progressive steering with variable steering rack and pinion gearing.
Step inside to find a sporty cabin bedecked in a leather-wrapped steering wheel flaunting a GTI badge and signature tartan-patterned seats. Delight in a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital display for the driver, wireless phone charging, a thumping 7-speaker audio system, ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof.
Dress your Golf GTI the way you want it! Pick from four tempting shades: Oryx White, Kings Red, Grenadilla Black, and Moonstone Grey Black. Design elements include a prominent honeycomb grille, LED headlights with a swanky illuminated VW logo, 18-inch alloys, red brake calipers, smoked LED tail lamps, twin exhaust tips, and a bold rear spoiler, all contributing to the car's menacing stance.
Stay tuned as we'll keep you in the loop with updates on the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI!
- The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI pre-books commence on May 5, 2025, and deliveries are due to start in select outlets nationwide from June, following its grand entrance.
- The Golf GTI is gearing up to cost approximately Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom), but the official price and booking details are yet to be released.
- Under the hood, the Golf GTI boasts a 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged petrol engine, capable of producing 265bhp and 370Nm of torque.
- Smart-home devices, a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 10.25-inch driver display are some of the tech gadgets included in the Golf GTI's personality-filled cabin.
- With a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive setup, the Golf GTI promises a dynamic driving experience that includes an electronically controlled front-axle differential lock and optional adaptive suspension.
- Customize your Golf GTI with four striking colors – Oryx White, Kings Red, Grenadilla Black, or Moonstone Grey Black, and accentuate its sporty appeal with design elements like LED headlights, 18-inch alloys, and a bold rear spoiler.
