After launching its Restyled Golf in the classic ranges, Volkswagen is tackling the sports versions with official information concerning the latest Golf GTI, which is already arriving in the configurator. Price, power, presentation and equipment, we tell you everything.
What’s changing on the 2024 Golf GTI
Aesthetically, the Golf GTI 2024 therefore benefits from the new features of the restyling: new headlights at the front, new shield, retouched rear lights… The shield is also identical to that of the Golf GTE.
The GTI version retains many specific features, already seen on the previous version such as the red border in the headlights, which continues in the grille, or the additional lights in the shield. Note that the new IQ.LIGHT projectors feature Matrix LED technology. Little new feature: the arrival of the illuminated logo on the front!
The base alloy wheels are gray 17-inch Richmonds (and bland, already present before), but they are not the ones that can be seen on this presentation example. As an option, it is possible to opt for 19-inch Queenstown rims, which refers to the Detroit rims that appeared on the Golf 5 GTI. An option at 1525 euros all the same.
More power
Previously, the 2.0 TSI of the Golf GTI delivered 245 hp: the power now increases to 265 hp. The performance is there, with 0 to 100 km/h achieved in 5.9 seconds. Only one configuration will be offered, with seven-speed DSG box.
The price is already known: 48,180 euros. At this price the equipment includes as standard: ‘Travel Asist’ semi-autonomous driving assistant, ‘IQ.’ projectors. Light – Matrix LED’, Illuminated Volkswagen logo at the front, ‘GTI’ specific design elements, GTI specific ‘Sport’ seats at the front with integrated headrests, 17″ ‘Richmond’ light alloy wheels, ‘Keyless Access’ keyless locking and starting, Selection of a driving profile, Multifunction camera, Digital Cockpit Pro.
In terms of the ecological penalty, on the original 17″ mount, CO2 emissions are 162 g, i.e. a penalty of 4,818 euros. With the new 19″ rims, the emissions would be 164 g, or 5404 euros penalty.
Those who want more power can wait for the arrival of the new Golf GTI Clubsportwhich will undoubtedly go further than the 300 hp of the outgoing model.
