VOLKSWAGEN Australia has slashed the value of its GTI sizzling hatch for a restricted time within the run as much as the arrival later within the yr of a comprehensively upgraded and extra highly effective model, the Golf GTI 8.5; and competitors from Hyundai’s extra highly effective and sharper priced i30 N.
Till June 30 (finish of the monetary yr), the excessive spec GTI is obtainable for $59,990 drive-away AND contains VW’s Luxurious Bundle (beforehand a $4000 choice) and Sound & Fashion Bundle (beforehand a $2600 choice) as normal.
Based on Volkswagen Australia, the deal makes the present GTI arguably VW’s finest worth ever, as earlier than this provide the common really useful retail value (excluding on-road prices) with these choices was $62,690 which correlates to $67,980 drive-away primarily based on a Sydney 2000 postcode.
VW says the deal represents a $7990 discount with the one remaining choice Kings Purple Premium Metallic paint for an additional $300 additional. All different colors decisions are included within the drive-away pricing deal.
Volkswagen Passenger Automobiles head of product Michelle Rowney mentioned the enduring Golf GTI continues to supply the benchmark upon which all sizzling hatches are judged, with know-how and worth that eclipses its competitor set.
“Elevated manufacturing availability of the Golf GTI permits us to lastly meet the demand for our quintessential sizzling hatchback, and we need to speed up its attraction with a particular, totally loaded $59,990 drive-away provide,” she mentioned.
“The Golf GTI doubled its gross sales final yr in contrast with 2022, emphasising how this Volkswagen remains to be going from power to power.
“Whenever you mix the enduring design, the unrivalled engineering and the high-level know-how and high quality that underpins the Golf GTI, there may be – even after so a few years – no sizzling hatchback that comes near matching its ability set.”
The Volkswagen Golf GTI combines a 180kW and 370Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a seven-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) and front-wheel drive with a Car Dynamics Supervisor (VDM) – incorporating entrance differential lock, prolonged Digital Differential Lock (XDL), Sport ESC and adaptive chassis management.
A excessive security normal contains LED headlights with computerized high-beam, Entrance Help with oncoming automobile braking when turning, Facet Help with Rear Site visitors Alert, Adaptive Cruise Management, Lane Help, Journey Help, Park Help, Emergency Help, Exit Warning System, a proactive passenger safety system and 9 airbags together with centre airbag.
It options an Innovision Cockpit (together with Uncover Professional 10.0-inch satellite tv for pc navigation system and Digital Cockpit Professional with map show), Wi-fi App-Join, Wi-fi Charging and Keyless Entry ship a seamless consumer expertise from entry to drive.
The addition of the Luxurious Bundle provides a panoramic glass sunroof, Vienna leather-based appointed upholstery, heated and ventilated entrance seats, electrical driver’s seat with reminiscence and steering wheel heating. The Sound & Fashion Bundle options 19-inch alloy wheels, head-up show and Harman/Kardon premium audio system.
By the use of comparability, the GTI’s direct front-wheel drive competitor, the Hyundai i30 N Premium hatch, is priced from $49,200 excluding on-road prices – and calls up 206kW from its 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine.
The technology 8.5 Volkswagen Golf GTI due late within the yr or early subsequent yr was reported by GoAuto in January as that includes an up to date suite of interface, know-how, and styling enhancements.
Inside, the mannequin advantages from enhanced supplies for the dashboard pad, model-specific instrumentation graphics, bigger 10.4- and 12.9-inch instrumentation and infotainment screens, replace voice assistant with AI-powered responses, head-up show (non-obligatory), 360-degree digital camera, and distant automated parking.
The up to date Volkswagen Golf GTI is tipped to supply as a lot as 195kW in normal format.
