Volkswagen To Launch Golf GTI on 26th May; 150 Units Already Booked

The Golf GTI was unveiled by the German auto major, Volkswagen. It will be launched on 26th May. Volkswagen reported that the first batch of 150 units has already been booked, and it has started the pre-bookings for the hot hatch. The prices of the Golf GTI will be revealed on 26 May itself. The expected price is around the Rs 50-55 lakh price bracket.

A 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine powers the Volkswagen Golf GTI. It works together with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and produces 265 PS of peak power and 370 Nm of maximum torque. It is said to sprint from 0-100 kmph in just 5.9 seconds. It has a top speed of 250 km/h.

A leather-wrapped sports steering wheel adorns the interior of the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The wheel has a GTI clasp. A 12.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch digital driver's display, and a 12.9-inch touchscreen are some of the highlights of this model. A wireless charging pad, ambient lighting, a seven-speaker sound system, a panoramic sunroof and a wired and wireless app-connect are just some of the interesting features that Volkswagen has to offer.

Matrix LED headlamps, a larger honeycomb pattern air-dams that carry X-shaped fog lights, illuminated brand logo, signature red GTI accents, exterior ambient lighting with "wake-up and goodbye effect", an 18-inch "Richmond", diamond-turned surface wheels, twin chrome exhaust tips, roof spoilers, and smoked LED tail lights are the exterior highlights of the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Volkswagen plans to bring the second batch of 100 units to India, bookings are set to commence by the end of the year. 2026 will see the delivery for the second lot.