Volkswagen Golf GTI Pre-Bookings Begin in India: Hot Hatch Arriving Soon with 260hp Turbo Power
Volkswagen Golf GTI Pre-Bookings Begin in India: Hot Hatch Arriving Soon with 260hp Turbo Power
The legendary Golf GTI is positioned to ignite the performance hatch sector in the country. Pre-bookings are open at 2.65 lakh. Although the launch date is still kept under wraps, sources indicate the full-loaded GTI could arrive at showroom floors within a matter of weeks, for the enthusiasts who have waited so long for the GTI's maiden entry on Indian soil.
Powering the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder TSI petrol mill, churning 260bhp and 370Nm of torque. Mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission, the GTI is probably supposed to pool out acceleration with response-worthy actions.
Globally known for the nail-biting grip and razor-sharp steering, this hot hatch should find itself at home on twisties and the city grind.
Golf GTI isn’t just a stereotype performance car that turns heads; it houses some premium features, too. You have to expect the likes of a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver's display, wireless phone charging, and ambient lighting. Fairly important would be the seven airbags and the panoramic sunroof.
On the outside, 18-inch alloy wheels, red GTI badging, wrap-around LED tail-lamps, and an illuminated VW logo coupled with dual chrome exhausts to form a very purposeful yet sporty stance.
Despite being performance-oriented, the GTI has an everyday usability side to it. Measuring 4,289mm in length, 1,789mm in width, and 1,471mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,627mm, the Golf GTI makes for a well-balanced practical proposition. It has a ground clearance of 136mm and a fuel tank that stores up to 45 litres, which is good for taking it around on the somewhat unforgiving Indian tarmac.
With the limited options in the performance hatchback space in India, Volkswagen Golf GTI is soon set to quickly become a niche favourite. Anticipation builds, and for petrolheads across the country, the GTI is shaping up to be one of the most exciting launches of 2025.
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