After much anticipation, Volkswagen has launched its fabled ‘hot hatch’, the Golf GTI, in India. Revered by many as one of the best hatchbacks ever made, the Golf is now in its eighth generation. Shipped into India as a full import, the Golf GTI carries with it a hefty price tag of Rs 53 lakh (ex-showroom), making it one of the most expensive hatchbacks on sale in the market. Volkswagen, however, had earlier stated that it closed bookings for the Golf GTI after the allotment of the first 150 units brought to India. However, it will soon begin selling the next batch of 100 units.
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The Golf GTI can go from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.9 seconds
The hot hatch is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine, which has been tuned to churn out 265 bhp and 370 Nm sent to the front wheels via a 7-speed DSG gearbox and an electronic locking differential to help put all that power down. Volkswagen says that the Golf GTI can do the 0-100 kmph sprint in 5.9 seconds.
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The Golf GTI gets twin chrome-tipped exhausts
On the cosmetic front, the Golf GTI is a clean-looking hatchback with smooth-surfaced body panels all around. The front end gets IQ LED headlights, and a wide air dam underneath with honeycomb patterning. Behind the front bumper are X-shaped LED fog lamps. In profile, the Golf GTI sports a prominent shoulderline, with a nearly flat roofline that culminates in a roof spoiler. The model rides on 8-inch “Richmond” diamond-turned surface wheels. The rear end of the hatchback comes with sharp-looking taillamps and twin chrome-tipped exhausts.
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The Golf GTI gets a large 12.9-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
On the feature front, the Golf GTI will be offered with a large 12.9-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, 30-colour ambient lighting, three-zone climate control, and a panoramic sunroof. In terms of safety, there are seven airbags on offer along with some driver aids like adaptive cruise control, lane assist, emergency braking and rear-view camera.