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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
25 Volkswagen Golf GTIs delivered to customers in Kerala
Volkswagen recently started the deliveries of the Golf GTI. (Instagram/ wheels_of_kerala_wok) Check Offers A Volkswagen dealership in Kerala has delivered 25 units of the Golf GTI to its customers. The reel was posted on the social media pages. The deliveries of the Golf GTI commenced recently, and this is the first mega delivery of the hot hatchback. Initially, Volkswagen intended to sell just 150 units of the Golf GTI. However, these 150 units were sold out prior to the announcement of the pricing. Considering this, the German manufacturer declared that it would introduce an additional 100 units of the sporty hatchback to India. What is the price of the Volkswagen Golf GTI? The first batch of the Volkswagen Golf GTI was priced at ₹ 53 lakh ex-showroom. However, this price was just introductory and it is expected that the second batch of the hot hatchback will be priced higher. Also watch: FIRST LOOK: Volkswagen Golf GTI For India | Specifications, Features, Interior, Launch How is the exterior of the Volkswagen Golf GTI? The Golf GTI upholds its legacy with distinctive design features, offering a classic yet dynamic appearance. The front is adorned with the iconic Volkswagen grille, prominently featuring the 'GTI' emblem. Additionally, it is equipped with matrix-LED headlights that improve visibility. The front bumper exhibits a bold design, defined by an intriguing honeycomb mesh pattern. At the rear, a sporty diffuser and dual exhausts emphasize the vehicle's performance-focused aesthetics. Furthermore, 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels will be situated on the sides. What are the engine specifications of the Volkswagen Golf GTI? The Volkswagen Golf GTI features a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This configuration produces 245 horsepower and achieves a maximum torque of 370 Nm. The engine transmits power solely to the front wheels. Also Read : Volkswagen Golf GTI First Drive Review - Dollops of fun but at a price What is the top speed and 0-100 kmph acceleration time of the Volkswagen Golf GTI? Volkswagen Golf GTI has a claimed top speed of 250 kmph. However, we tested the hot hatchback at the Natrax track, where it was able to hit 267 kmph. The Golf GTI can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.9 seconds. Also Read : Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mini Cooper S vs Mercedes-AMG A 45 S: Which is the best value for money performance car? What are the features and how is the exterior of the Volkswagen Golf GTI? The Volkswagen Golf GTI boasts a refined all-black interior, complemented by an intuitive dashboard design. It comes with sports bucket seats that deliver exceptional support for passengers. The three-spoke steering wheel, embellished with the GTI emblem, enhances the vehicle's sporty look, which is further emphasized by metallic pedals and digital climate controls specifically designed for the GTI. At the heart of the interior is a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system that facilitates smartphone integration and features cutting-edge automotive technologies. Additionally, the vehicle provides automatic climate control and wireless phone charging options to improve comfort and convenience. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 19 Jun 2025, 08:50 AM IST
NDTV
3 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 Sets Record At Nurburgring
Volkswagen has introduced a new model in its production lineup with the Golf GTI Edition 50, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its iconic hot hatch badge. The near-production version, driven by Volkswagen test and race driver Benny Leuchter, completed a lap of the full 20.8 km Nurburgring Nordschleife in an impressive 7 minutes and 46.13 seconds. On a slightly shorter 20.6 km layout, excluding the T13 grandstand run-off, the car recorded an even faster time of 7 minutes and 41.27 seconds. The Golf GTI Edition 50 is now the fastest road-legal Volkswagen around the Nurburgring, although it still falls short of the ID.R, a 680-horsepower track-only electric prototype that recorded a lap time of 6 minutes and 5.336 seconds in 2019, which remains the all-time record for the German carmaker at the circuit. Golf GTI Edition 50: Powertrain The Golf GTI Edition 50 is powered by a 2.0-litre EA888 turbo-petrol engine, tuned to deliver 324 hp, which is about 60 hp more than the standard GTI. The engine is mated to a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox and a mechanical limited-slip differential. The test vehicle was equipped with Volkswagen's optional Performance Package, featuring lightweight 19-inch forged wheels, Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyre, and revised suspension and chassis settings, an upgrade that Leuchter described as "the decisive factor" in the car's Nurburgring performance. Benny Leuchter testing the Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 Golf GTI Edition 50: Comments Benny Leuchter further stated, "If you really want to be fast on the track known as the 'Green Hell', the car also has to compensate for the typical bumps in the ground and reach very high cornering speeds. This is exactly what the Golf GTI EDITION 50 achieves in perfection. The aplomb with which it masters the peculiarities of the legendary Nordschleife is cool: the GTI is instantly stable over the entire 20.8 kilometers." Golf GTI Edition 50: Availability Volkswagen has announced that the Golf GTI Edition 50 will officially debut on June 20, 2025, just before the Nurburgring 24-hour race. While the full specifications have yet to be released, global deliveries are expected to begin in 2026. As a limited-run, anniversary model, it is unlikely to be available in markets like India.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Find out if you're eligible for your DREAM car on Sun Motors in seconds
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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
VW's bestseller gets a premium makeover. What's new?
BOZEMAN, MONT.—Driving along a twisty, two-lane road in the back country, I press down on the accelerator and the turbo engine roars to life, pushing me into a sweeping right-hand turn. The car handles this with ease. I'm not driving a premium entry from Audi or BMW … or even a GTI or Golf R. Nope, on this cool and rainy spring day in central Montana, I'm behind the wheel of the all-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. This compact SUV is the volume seller for the German carmaker, especially in North America. They sell loads of them here. In fact, according to Volkswagen, Canada is the number seven market for the Tiguan worldwide. Given its success, there's some pressure on Volkswagen to make sure they don't mess up a good thing. The 2025 Tiguan is the third-generation model for a nameplate that dates to 2009. Over time, the Tiguan has grown substantially, but the new car is just a little shorter than the car it replaces. It is slightly wider, however, and rides on the same wheelbase. The new Tiguan's blockier styling, which includes a taller front grille and higher hood line, is attractive. New LED lighting, at the front and rear, is connected by a light bar that includes the VW logo. I drove in the day, so it was hard to see the light signature, but I imagine it looks quite striking. Powering all 2025 Tiguans is an enhanced version of Volkswagen's venerable 2.0-litre, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine, which produces 201 horsepower and 221 pounds-feet of torque, or motive force. While torque output remains unchanged, horsepower is up 17 over the previous Tiguan. Paired with the turbo four is an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, with the latter coming standard on all Canadian-market Tiguans. As much as the Tiguan looks better on the outside, it really shines on the inside. The interior has been given a complete makeover and the results are top level. I'm driving the U.S. equivalent of the top-level Highline R-Line 4MOTION sold in Canada. Translation: it's fully loaded. Among the most striking features are two big digital displays. Standard on this trim is a 15-inch infotainment touchscreen, which has faster processing power, a wider gamut of colours and pin-sharp HD resolution. The other screen, a configurable 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro, serves as the instrument cluster panel. While the 15-inch unit is only available on the Highline R-Line, the 10.25-inch cluster display is standard on all trims, and the bottom three grades also receive a standard 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen. Other standard kit includes wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and wireless charging. Oh, and there's a big volume knob on the centre console, but it does more than control the sound of the 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system; it's a multi-function, push-swipe thingy, which Volkswagen calls the Driving Experience Dial, and it controls drive modes and … Atmospheres. Say, what? 'Atmospheres' are aspects of cabin mood, and swiping the dial's mini touchscreen adjusts ambient lighting and music settings. There are five preprogrammed moods: Lounge, Joy, Nature, Energetic and Minimal. A custom feature enables users to create their own mood. The Driving Experience Dial is standard on all grades except for the base Trendline. As I wind along country roads, my mood is relaxed. The big sky and mist-covered mountains roll past, and my Monterey Blue Tiguan tester proves a comforting sanctuary. I turn on the massaging driver's seat (10-point massaging is exclusive to Highline R-Line) and relax as stress and soreness is kneaded out of my back. (This feature is also available for the front seat passenger.) This is upmarket for Volkswagen, I think to myself, as I get more comfortable in quilted leather seating. Real open-pore wood; 15-inch infotainment screen; 30-colour ambient lighting with backlighting in the dash and front doors. BMW and Mercedes, and corporate cousin Audi, ought to be concerned. It seems as though Volkswagen is primed to eat their lunch. And that's to say nothing of the 268-horsepower Tiguan Turbo arriving in 2026. Look out BMW! Are there any negatives? Not many, but a few are worth noting. First, there are no electrified options; the Tiguan is gas only. Hybrids are in the plans, however. Second, the Tiguan is now strictly five-passenger. The third row, which accounted for just 10 per cent of Tiguan sales in Canada, is gone. Finally, some premium content is locked to the Highline R-Line grade. Exclusive items include 15-inch infotainment touchscreen, 10-point massaging front seats, upscale wood dash decor, and 30-colour ambient lighting. It all helps justify the $47,495-price-tag. But I don't think these will be deal-breakers for most buyers. The 2025 Tiguan is a smooth, comfortable, and capable performer. The new premium touches will only broaden its appeal. Type: Mid-size SUV, front-engine, all-wheel drive Engine: 2.0-litre, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine; 201 horsepower, 221 pounds-feet of torque (motive force) Transmission: Eight-speed automatic Fuel (Regular 87): 10.5 litres/100 km in the city; 7.8l/100km on the highway; 9.3l/100 km combined Cargo: 750 litres, or 26.5 cubic feet; 1,668l, or 59 cu. ft. in total Price: $36,495; $47,495 as tested, plus $2,200 freight
India Today
4 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
This is the fastest Volkswagen production model on the Nordschleife track
Volkswagen's upcoming hot hatch, the Golf GTI Edition 50, has made headlines even before its official launch by becoming the fastest road-legal VW to lap Germany's Nrburgring Nordschleife. Professional racing driver Benny Leuchter clocked a lap time of 07:46.13 minutes, making the upcoming special edition GTI the most capable front-wheel-drive Volkswagen on the iconic 20.8-kilometre to debut globally on June 20, 2025, during the 24-hour race weekend at the Nrburgring, the Golf GTI Edition 50 marks the 50th anniversary of the GTI nameplate, with customer deliveries expected to begin in 2026. Volkswagen says the new model represents the 'pure GTI idea' — a combination of powerful front-wheel drive, precise chassis tuning, and track-honed new Nrburgring benchmark The upcoming special edition GTI the most capable front-wheel-drive Volkswagen on the iconic 20.8-kilometre track. According to Volkswagen, the record-setting GTI was equipped with an optional performance package, featuring a specially developed performance chassis, 19-inch Bridgestone Potenza Race semi-slick tyres, and lightweight forged wheels. This setup, Leuchter said, was key to the car's ability to handle the Nrburgring's demanding corners, undulating surfaces, and high-speed sections. 'It's truly impressive how easily this Volkswagen can be moved so quickly over the Nordschleife,' said Leuchter. 'The entire set-up allows you to drive the ideal line with high precision. Even in difficult weather, the GTI remained stable across the entire track.'Historic leap in GTI performance Benny Leuchter clocked a lap time of 07:46.13 minutes. advertisementThis isn't the first time Leuchter has set records in a GTI. Back in 2016, he lapped the Nrburgring in a Golf GTI Clubsport S (310PS) in 07:49.21 minutes, and in 2022, he set a 07:47.31 record in the all-wheel-drive Golf R 20 Years. However, the Edition 50's lap, which includes the 200 meters between grandstand T13's start and finish lines, is a more holistic measure. Excluding that distance (to match prior laps), the GTI Edition 50's lap is even quicker: 07:41.27 minutes, as seen in the on-board footage.'Three years ago, I wouldn't have thought a front-wheel-drive GTI could beat the Golf R's time so decisively,' said Leuchter. 'That it happened — in less-than-ideal weather — speaks volumes about this car's potential.'A celebration of GTI legacyWhile final specs are yet to be confirmed, the Golf GTI Edition 50 is expected to be the most powerful production GTI to date. It will arrive with exclusive design elements and advanced performance upgrades to celebrate five decades of one of the world's most iconic hot its commercial release in 2026, the Edition 50 will be listed in the "Pre-Series Models" category in the Nrburgring official to Auto Today Magazine
