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    Volkswagen Golf GTI

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    The Volkswagen Golf GTI delivers the best of both worlds. It’s a capable daily driver and will plaster a smile on your face when you’re pushing it hard. Limited number of units means it scores high on the exclusivity factor.

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    Rs.53 Lakh*
    *Ex-Showroom Price in New Delhi
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    Volkswagen Golf GTI specs & features

    Engine1984 cc
    Power261 bhp
    Torque370 Nm
    TransmissionAutomatic
    FuelPetrol
    Boot Space380 Litres
    • Engine Start/Stop Button
    • Rear AC Vents
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
    • Wireless Charger
    • Sunroof
    • Rear Camera
    • Advanced Internet Features
    • ADAS
    • Key Specifications
    • Top Features

    Volkswagen Golf GTI latest updates

    • May 26, 2025: Volkswagen has launched the 2025 Golf GTI from Rs 53 lakh (ex-showroom). 

    • May 19, 2025: The Volkswagen Golf GTI will be launched in India on May 26, 2025. You can read our first drive review that underlines our real-life experience with the hot hatchback on the same date. 

    • May 09, 2025: Volkswagen has closed the pre-bookings Volkswagen Golf GTI. 

    • May 05: 2025: The official pre-bookings of the upcoming Volkswagen Golf GTI have commenced across India.

    Volkswagen Golf GTI price

    Volkswagen Golf GTI price starts at ₹53 Lakh. Golf GTI is offered only 1 variant.

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    Golf GTI 2.0 TSI1984 cc, Automatic, Petrol53 Lakh*

    Volkswagen Golf GTI expert overview

    Overview

    The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been around for nearly half a century and it has entered the Indian market in its latest Mk8.5 avatar. This hot hatch delivers on the promise of being a performance-oriented model and it does that while offering a nearly complete package. But, are there any compromises? Does it justify its price? Should you buy one? We find the answers in this review.

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    Exterior

    • Since its inception in 1976, the VW Golf GTI has been a sporty looking hatchback, and that stays intact in its latest version.

    Volkswagen Golf GTI Front

    • The face catches your attention with the sleek headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRLs), but what looks most attractive are the hexagonal shaped fog lamps placed in the bumper in an “X” formation and the illuminated Volkswagen logo.

    Volkswagen Golf GTI

    • Next, its performance nature is highlighted by the slim red line under the bumper, red brake calipers, and the red GTI badging.

    Volkswagen Golf GTI Side

    • From the side, it looks like just another hatchback, but here you notice its low 136mm ground clearance and 18-inch silver alloy wheels.

    Volkswagen Golf GTI Rear

    • While the front and side look good, the rear profile is very simple. 

    • A detail that we liked was animation customization in the LED tail lamps.

    Volkswagen Golf GTI dual exhaust tip

    • The dual-exhaust tips do look great, and do justice to the car's design.

    Volkswagen Golf GTI

    • VW offers it in 4 shades: Moonstone Grey, Grenadilla Black Metallic, Kings Red Metallic, and Oryx White Mother Of Pearl Effect. Out of all these shades, the Moonstone Grey looks the most attractive.

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    Interior

    Design & Quality

    Volkswagen Golf GTI dashboard

    • Golf GTI’s cabin suits its performance nature and will be appealing to almost everyone.

    • The design is driver focused which is evident by the tilted touchscreen and controls.

    • The dashboard has a flat design with multiple layers, and here as well you get red accents on the steering wheel.

    • You get soft touch padding on the top half of the dashboard, the door armrest, along with alcantara leather on the doors.

    • However, I feel the plastics on the doors and dashboard are rough and scratchy. It should have been better considering its segment.

    • The entire centre console is finished in gloss black which looks nice, but it is extremely prone to dust and scratches.

    • Also, VW has offered touch-based controls for AC and headlights, which might look good, but are very hard to use while driving.

    Driving Position

    Volkswagen Golf GTI Front seats

    • With the Golf GTI, you get manual seat adjustment including height but the steering wheel has both tilt and telescopic adjustment, which makes it easy to find your ideal driving position.

    • The adjustment for seat recline is done using a cool-looking circular dial, but it's placed too far back which makes the adjustment slow and slightly difficult.

    • The seats, however, have thick contours which hold you in place, and the fabric stitching with red insets and GTI badging looks sporty.

    • But, anyone with a wider frame might have difficulty sitting here as the seats will be a little tight around the waist and upper back. 

    Passenger Comfort

    Volkswagen Golf GTI rear seats

    • Just like the front, the rear seats also have thick side support, which hold you in place.

    • But due to the design, the middle passenger sits upright which won’t be comfortable for longer journeys.

    • As far as space is concerned, legroom and knee room is enough for 6-footers, and the underthigh support is also good.

    • Headroom might be less for someone over 6-foot, but for an average adult, it is enough.

    Storage & Charging Options

    Volkswagen Golf GTI bottle holder on door

    • All four doors get 1-litre bottle holders, there are two cupholders in the front, two in the rear centre console, there’s storage in the front centre armrest, it gets a big glovebox, and rear passengers get seat back pockets.  

    • For charging options, the front passengers get a wireless phone charger, a 12V socket, and two type-C ports. Rear passengers get two type-C ports in the centre console. 

    Features

    • While the feature package of the Golf GTI is good, I feel it should have gotten more considering its price.

    • It comes with a 12.9-inch touchscreen which has sporty graphics, an easy to use interface, and it runs smoothly.

    • It supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, both work as intended.

    • There’s a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display as well which has neat graphics and multiple themes.

    • The cabin also gets a sunroof which brings in some extra light.

    • Other features include push-button start, 3-zone climate control, and ambient lighting.

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    Safety

    Volkswagen Golf GTI safety
    • It gets 7 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), all-wheel disc brakes, auto headlamps, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and an electronic parking brake with auto hold.

    • It also gets a rearview camera with a clear and crisp feed and no lag or frame drop.

    • VW offers it with Level-2 ADAS features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, high beam assist, and autonomous emergency braking.

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    Boot Space

    Volkswagen Golf GTI bootspace
    • The Golf GTI’s 380-litre boot can accommodate multiple cabin sized suitcases, but since it's not deep, stacking suitcases is not easy.

    • You can put one large suitcase here with ease, but that does not leave much space for other smaller bags. 

    • To best utilize this space, we recommend you use smaller bags.

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    Performance

    Volkswagen Golf GTI Engine

    • The Golf GTI comes with a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine which is paired with a 7-speed DSG.

    Engine 2-litre turbo-petrol
    Power 265 PS
    Torque 370 Nm
    Transmission 7-speed DSG
    Drivetrain Front-wheel-drive
    0-100 kmph (claimed) 5.9 seconds
    • As soon as you start the engine, you hear a roar, but due to high refinement levels, the vibrations are kept to a minimum.

    • Even at high triple digit speeds, the vibrations on the steering wheel and footwell are barely noticeable.

    • The acceleration is quick, so quick that it pushes you back in the driver seat.

    • It takes just 5.9 seconds to get to 100 kmph, and even beyond that speed, the acceleration remains very strong.

    • What you’ll like the most is the loud exhaust which to an enthusiast will sound like music.

    • There are different drive modes as well, where you not only get different throttle response, but also different exhaust notes.

    • Overtakes are effortless and all other cars on the road will be far back in your rearview mirror.

    • It also gets a launch control mode which ensures you experience the claimed 0-100kmph time in the real world. It lets you hold the revs, then dumps all the power to the wheels making the tyres screech at first, and then making you vanish into the distance.

    • The 7-speed DSG changes gears smoothly but you do hear a thud for every gear change, that further adds to the exciting drive experience.

    • Fuel efficiency, on the other hand, will be in the 4-6kmpl range for the most part, if you’re driving in a fun and exciting manner.

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    Ride and Handling

    Volkswagen Golf GTI Driving

    • We drove the GTI on a high speed and handling tracks at NATRAX, so mostly the car was driven on smooth tarmac.

    • However, we did get some time to drive it over a few rough patches.

    • The Golf GTI managed to keep the body movement to a minimum on those patches, and passenger movement was also barely noticeable.

    • At high speeds, it remained planted and as stable as a car can get.

    • You do feel the cracks and undulations inside the cabin, but not enough to cause any discomfort.

    Volkswagen Golf GTI Handling

    • On the handling front, there were no complaints. The Golf GTI felt like it was hugging the road during corners, and it even managed to pull off high speed corners with ease.

    • The weight of the steering wheel also inspired confidence to take such sharp corners.

    • Do be mindful to switch off ADAS if you’re at the track or attempting high speed cornering. The corrective actions of the ADAS can cause a momentary loss of power steering as was observed in a few vehicles.

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    Variants

    The Volkswagen Golf GTI is available only in a single fully loaded variant, and only comes with a single transmission option.

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    Verdict

    The Volkswagen Golf GTI proved itself as a true hot hatch which will appeal to an enthusiast the most. Its performance and handling never disappoints, and the overall drive experience never leaves you wanting for more. However, regardless of its price, do not expect it to be outstanding in terms of luxury or features.

    This is for someone who is passionate enough to spend north of Rs 50 lakh on a hatchback, and it belongs in the garage of a person who understands its legacy, has the required skills to drive it like it should be driven, and wants a car that’s more than just a mode of transport.

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    Pros & Cons of Volkswagen Golf GTI

    Things We Like

    • Looks like a true hot hatch with its red accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, and red GTI badges.
    • The 2-litre TSI engine making 265 PS and 370 Nm offers an exhilarating performance and its goes from 0-100kmph in just 5.9 seconds
    • Handles like a pro and feels like it's hugging the road while cornering, which further inspires confidence and elevates your drive experience.

    Things We Don't Like

    • While the cabin does have soft touch materials, the plastics feel rough and do not feel right in this cabin. Not expected at this price point.
    • It misses out on some features like leatherette seats, powered seats, and a branded sound system, all which are offered in much affordable cars.

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      Very nyc and comfortable ride. And gourgous Golf gti is absolutly finominal driving ,power is fantastic riding and comfort and sefety is asowome . Engine is very very refined is compare to anathor segment sedan so compeet volkswagen golf GTI Compeet that , and thies vehicle's highway ride is very stif suspenssion
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      rudra on May 26, 2025
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      Golf Gti Over All Review.
      Very much fun to drive and decent comfort as expectations and very good product by VW, Slightly on a pricer side but still a mind blowing car , sportier interior,good exhaust note absolutely bonkers car.I think VW should bring this car in market form to lower the price and make this the most value for money car.
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      shourya khandelwal on May 26, 2025
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      Volkswagen Golf GTI
      Performance and handling of the car is top notch, comfortable seats, stiff suspension, a good car to buy, but the price a little too high. I would personally recommend not buying this car for 55 lakh rupees, though it has a powerful engine, and everything else a car enthusiast would want, at this price buying a bmw x1 or 2 series would make more sense
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      b j thejas on May 26, 2025
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      An awesome car with an extraordinary power feels like flying . Bit overpriced.mantance also high Best for an auto enthusiast.an high performance family car .the best of all german engineering. Flawless design .safe .fast. comfort.speed.0-100 in just few sec. Other advanced features is also good  
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    Volkswagen Golf GTI colours

    Volkswagen Golf GTI is available in the following colours in India. View all car images with different colour options on CarDekho.

    • Golf GTI Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl Black ColorOryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl Black
    • Golf GTI Grenadilla Black Metallic ColorGrenadilla Black Metallic
    • Golf GTI Moonstone Grey Black ColorMoonstone Grey Black
    • Golf GTI Kings Red Premium Metallic Black ColorKings Red Premium Metallic Black

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      FAQs on Volkswagen Golf GTI

      Q ) What is the exact on-road price of Volkswagen Golf GTI?
      A ) The on-road price of Golf GTI in Delhi starts at ₹61,20,489. The on-road price is inclusive of RTO charges and insurance.
      Q ) Which car is better Golf GTI or Cooper S?
      A ) Golf GTI price starts at ₹53 Lakh ex-showroom and Cooper S price starts ₹44.90 Lakh ex-showroom.
      Q ) What will the EMI or down payment for Volkswagen Golf GTI?
      A ) Volkswagen Golf GTI EMI starts at ₹1.16 Lakh per month for a tenure of 60 months @ 9.8% for a loan amount of ₹55.08 Lakh & down payment will be ₹6.12 Lakh.
      Q ) What is the transmission type of Volkswagen Golf GTI?
      A ) Volkswagen Golf GTI is available in Petrol Option with Automatic transmission.
      Q ) Does the Volkswagen Golf GTI have a sunroof?
      A ) Yes, all variants of Volkswagen Golf GTI are having a sunroof.
      Q ) What are the colour options available for Volkswagen Golf GTI?
      A ) There are 4 colours available for Golf GTI - Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl Black, Grenadilla Black Metallic, Moonstone Grey Black and Kings Red Premium Metallic Black.
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      Golf GTI price in India

      CityOn-Road Price
      BangaloreRs.66.46 Lakh
      MumbaiRs.62.89 Lakh
      PuneRs.62.89 Lakh
      HyderabadRs.65.40 Lakh
      ChennaiRs.66.46 Lakh
      AhmedabadRs.59.04 Lakh
      LucknowRs.61.11 Lakh
      JaipurRs.61.80 Lakh
      PatnaRs.62.70 Lakh
      ChandigarhRs.62.17 Lakh

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