The new Volkswagen Golf GTI - Slalom at the track

The new Volkswagen Golf GTI - Slalom at the track

The new Volkswagen Golf GTI (8th generation) races through corners extremely neutrally, even at high speeds on race tracks, and also accelerates out of corners without any loss of traction.

The new Golf GTI is powered by a 180 kW (245 HP) 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine (TSI).

The maximum torque is 370 Nm.

The GTI engine (EA888 evo4) in this output level had been reserved for the predecessor Golf GTI Performance which was available as an alternative to the basic model (169 kW/230 HP) at a surcharge.

Now the 245 HP engine is part of the standard range.

The TSI unit has been coupled with a manual 6-speed gearbox – a combination that is a firm favourite with sports car purists.

A quick-shifting 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) is available as an optional alternative.

The electronically limited top speed is 250 km/h in both cases.