Yes, the Golf GTI is 45 years old and Volkswagen is celebrating the occasion with a special edition model called the Clubsport 45. As the name suggests, the model is based on the more potent GTI Clubsport with a tweaked 2.0-litre turbo-four dispatching 221kW channeled to the front wheels via …
Read More »This outlandish widebody VW Golf GTI will soon become a reality
This insane virtual Volkswagen Golf GTI could soon morph into a real-life machine, thanks to JP Performance and Prior Design. While it might have started life as a rendering by Khyzyl Saleem, who introduced it to the world via his Facebook page a few months ago, the designer has just …
Read More »Mountune turns VW Mk7 Golf GTI into 283kW hyper-hatch
While the Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI is on its way to European showrooms, Mountune52 has taken the Mk7-generation into hyper-hatch sphere with its Stage 2+ upgrade package. For £2,099 (A$4,193), the new kit will boost the GTI’s 2.0-litre TSI output to a healthy 283kW and stout 510Nm of torque, or …
Read More »Volkswagen teases Mk8 Golf GTI ahead of Geneva Show debut
Volkswagen has released a teaser sketch of the Mk8 Golf GTI’s front end ahead of its confirmed world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. One of the most popular models of the range, the new Golf GTI continues to feature its almost heritage listed design cues like the …
Read More »SPY: 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI reveals its rear end
One of the most important models in Volkswagen’s lineup has revealed itself online ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Posted on Wilcoblok’s Instagram account, the photo shows the Mk8 Golf GTI’s rear end in full. As expected, it features a chunkier rear spoiler, slightly …
Read More »2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI now $47,990 driveaway
Volkswagen has announced the MY19 Volkswagen Golf GTI will be offered with a driveaway price of $47,990 until March 31. Now available solely as a five door with the heart of the 2017 limited run Golf GTI Performance Edition 1, the Golf GTI now packs 180kW of power and 370Nm …
Read More »Track-only Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR facelifted for 2018 season
Volkswagen has given its championship-winning Golf GTI TCR a facelift for the 2018 racing season to bring the racer closer to the production model. Available only for racing, the front end of the racecar has been reworked to resemble the Golf GTI in the showroom, increasing the emphasis on the …
Read More »Volkswagen teases special Golf GTI for 2017 Wörthersee GTI
It’s nearly the annual Wörthersee GTI meet again and Volkswagen’s skilled apprentices are once again preparing a special Golf GTI for the gathering. Like last year, the 10th apprentice-tweaked Golf GTI for this year’s event will be a three-door version of the popular hot hatch. This year’s project team is …
Read More »2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R pricing and specs: Golf R wagon added to range
Volkswagen has unveiled the pricing and specifications for its updated 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R performance range, with pricing kicking off at $41,490 plus on-road costs for the GTI six-speed manual. Headlining the updated range is the return of the three-door GTI and the Golf R wagon, the latter …
Read More »Facelifted 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI uncovered!
The facelifted 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI and its lesser siblings have been unveiled online, thanks to our colleagues at Autoblog.nl who also uncovered the new VW CC earlier. Launched in 2012, the popular Golf VII range is due for a mid-life refresh next year. And while the update is subtle, especially …
Read More »Volkswagen unveils Golf GTI TCR racer to celebrate the car’s 40th
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the new Golf GTI TCR, created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the famous hot hatch. Developed in collaboration with SEAT and Volkswagen Motorsport, the new model will unfortunately, not be making its way to your nearest VW showroom, as it is designed as …
Read More »Peugeot 205 GTi takes out the ‘Greatest Ever Hot Hatch’ crown
The Peugeot 205 GTi has taken the crown for the ‘Greatest Ever Hot Hatch’ following a global poll, beating archrival, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1. Revealed at the recent Performance Car Show in the UK, the 205 GTi saw off some of the most popular hot hatches of all time …
Read More »Video: Volkswagen unleashes GTI Vision Gran Turismo Roadster
Volkswagen has released its first official video for the GTI Vision Gran Turismo Roadster concept. Created exclusively for the Gran Turismo 6 video game, the two-seater concept sports an ultra-aggressive carbon fibre bodykit, a wide stance and slimline head and taillights. At the back, there’s also a sporty rear diffuser …
Read More »Volkswagen unveils Golf GTI Vision Gran Turismo virtual concept
It seems Volkswagen is taking its Design Vision GTI a step further with this striking Golf GTI Vision Gran Turismo. However, as you might have guessed from its name, unlike the Design Vision GTI, the outlandish Golf GTI Vision Gran Turismo only exists in the virtual world. Yes, gamers will …
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