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Volkswagen officially launched the 2025 Golf GTI on May 26th, 2025, at an ex-showroom price of INR 53 lakhs.
Exterior Design
The exterior design elements within the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI are its LED headlamps, a distinctive illuminated VW logo, and signature red GTI accents. The side profile features 18-inch “Richmond” diamond-cut alloy wheels, and the rear flaunts C-shaped LED taillamps, a roof spoiler, and twin chrome exhausts.
Interior Design
The interior of the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI greets its customers with an all-black theme, uplifted by red accents and stitching, especially on the steering wheel and seats. The seats flaunt the iconic Scalepaper Plaid pattern with red highlights as well. The tech features include a 2.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a 0.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
Variant and Colours
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI is available in a single variant in India but in a myriad of colours like Grenadilla Black Metallic, Oryx White Premium, Moonstone Grey, and Kings Red Premium Metallic.
Engine, Capacity & Mileage
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine that generates a power output of 265 PS and a torque of 370 Nm. The fuel capacity of this hot hatch is 45.0 litres, and the ARAI mileage delivered is 16.34 km/l.
Safety Features
The safety features within the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI are seven airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, XDS electronic front differential lock, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, and front assist with emergency braking and pedestrian/cyclist monitoring.
Dimensions and Weight
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI measures 4,289 mm in length, 1,789 mm in width, and 1,471 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,636 mm. The Golf GTI offers a practical boot space of 380 litres and has a ground clearance of 136 mm.
Rivals
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI competes with its rivals, such as the Mini Cooper S.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI | MINI Cooper | Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line | Audi Q3 | Skoda Kodiaq | MINI Cooper SE |
₹ 53.00 - 53.00 Lakh | ₹ 44.90 - 55.90 Lakh | ₹ 49.00 - 49.00 Lakh | ₹ 44.99 - 55.64 Lakh | ₹ 46.89 - 48.69 Lakh | ₹ 53.00 - 55.00 Lakh |
Rating | |||||
0 0 | 3.5 2 | 0 0 | 4.1 11 | 0 0 | 4.4 58 |
Engine (cc) | |||||
1984 cc | 1998 cc | 1984 cc | 1984 cc | 1984 cc | 2996 cc - 4395 cc |
Airbags | |||||
7 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
Mileage (ARAI) | |||||
- | 16.58 kmpl | 12.58 kmpl | 14.93 kmpl | 14.86 kmpl | NA kmpl |
Max Power(bhp@rpm) | |||||
261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm | 201 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm | 201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm | 188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm | 201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm | NA |
Top Speed | |||||
250 Kmph | 235 Kmph | 230 Kmph | 222 Kmph | 210 Kmph | 150 Kmph |
Fuel Type | |||||
Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Electric |
NCAP Rating | |||||
Not Tested | 4 Star (Euro NCAP) | Not Tested | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | Not Tested | Not Tested |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
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The 2025 Golf GTI is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine that generates a power output of 265 PS and a torque of 370 Nm. The engine is coupled with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) that enables the Golf GTI to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 267 km/h.
The exterior design elements within the 2025 Golf GTI include IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED headlights, an illuminated VW logo at the bonnet’s edge, a wide honeycomb grille, and a distinctive red GTI badge. The design cues in the sides of the GTI are 18-inch alloy wheels, and the rear of the Golf GTI flaunts stylish LED tail lamps, twin chrome exhaust pipes, a roof spoiler, and a shark fin antenna.
Coming to the interiors and features within the Golf GTI, the design elements are its flat-bottom leather steering wheel with red stitching and metallic accents & upholstered seats in a blend of leather and fabric. The tech features include a 2.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a 0.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The other highlights include 30-colour ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control with rear AC vents, wireless charging, and multiple USB Type-C ports.
The safety features within the Golf GTI include seven airbags, including a centre front airbag, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ISOFIX child seat mounts, and a comprehensive Level 2 ADAS suite. The advanced driver aids are adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, rear traffic alert, and a rear-view camera. Other comfort elements include supportive seats, a spacious and airy cabin with large windows, and rear AC vents.
Volkswagen Golf GTI starting price is 53.00 Lakh (plus registration, insurance & other costs) for the base model. while the Volkswagen Golf GTI top model price is Rs.5299900 (plus registration, insurance & other costs).
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