Volkswagen has opened the bookings for the much anticipated hot-hatch for the Indian Market, the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The bookings will be open on the 5th of May 2025. This is a piece of exciting news for the cult classic fan of the Volkswagen and the Golf itself. On the other hand, Volkswagen has allocated 250 units to the Indian market. Also, the bookings are available online only.
Features & Design
The Golf has made its name as the de facto hot hatch in the automotive market. It has a sporty yet minimal design, equipped with connected LED headlamps, an illuminated VW logo, and the distinct GTI badging. All of this rides on 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, featuring twin chrome exhausts.
The Golf comes with a well-equipped cabin offering a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a sunroof, and wireless charging. In addition to this, Golf is also expected to offer 30-color ambient lighting, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with a sporty design, and to make the cabin even sportier, there will be some red inserts added as well.
Powertain & Performance
As expected, the Indian spec Golf GTI will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, delivering 265 BHP of power and 370 Nm of torque, accompanied by a 7-speed automatic transmission, which altogether makes it reach 0-100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds. The Golf’s top speed has been electronically limited to 259 km/h. There are other tweaks for the performance enhancements, including an electronically controlled front axle differential lock and progressive steering, offering better handling abilities.
Competitors
In India, the VW Golf will be launched in the premium hatchback segment. Its primary competitor will be the Mini-Cooper S, featuring a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, offering 201 BHP and 300 Nm of Torque, going from 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds.
Expected Pricing
The Golf will be imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) from Germany. This makes it eligible for heavy import duties, resulting in a higher ex-showroom pricing, expected to be around ₹45 Lakh to ₹52 Lakh.
Conclusion
Golf is consider as the performance oriented, practical, yet offering decent premium feature, making Volkswagen’s Golf GTI a well packed product for the Indian Automotive Market. Most of the buyer of GOlf will be the Enthusiasts seeking for the Ultimate Driving feel and the huge tunning as well as aftermarket upgrading potential of the VW Golf.
