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In some cases, will work with advertisers to bring you relevant content that has been made possible by advertisers and their partners. The GTI’s 374-litre boot is roomy enough for a large suitcase or a couple of overnight bags, a space that can be further augmented by the split-folding second row. The second row will happily accommodate six-foot adults on moderate journeys as well as little ones, courtesy of rear air vents, two ISOFIX attachment points and a relatively open window line, although the bulky front bucket seats do eat into the forward outlook. Space is otherwise strong for front seat occupants. We’ve scratched the surface and agree the layout does allow plenty of customisation, but it’s still not as simple as pressing a button.
Volkswagen says you can customise the centre screen to spare multi-step processes for simple commands such as recirculated air. Sparing use of hard-wired buttons and switchgear means much more reliance on the central touch-screen and capacitive-touch steering wheel to perform basic climate control demands and the like. It takes a bit of time to adjust to the touch-screen-centric internals of the new GTI. You’ll also note a decidedly minimalist dashboard, which we’ll get to in the sections below.
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It combines the Digital Cockpit Pro virtual instrument cluster with a 10-inch Discover Pro touch-screen infotainment array. The long list of standard cabin technologies for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI is headlined by the impressive Innovision Cockpit, which debuted in the latest Volkswagen Touareg and is also standard in the new Golf Life and Golf R-Line. There’s also stainless-steel pedals, ambient lighting, black headlining, honeycomb highlights on the dash and doors, a red illuminated start/stop button, new flat-bottom steering wheel and new sports seats with tartan-style fabric trim, red stitching and integrated head restraints. Inside, unique GTI features include a GTI-badged central tacho flanked by customisable round instruments showing boost pressure, power output and the like. Larger 18-inch Richmond alloy wheels occupy each corner, wrapping red brake callipers, while at the rear resides new LED lights, a unique spoiler, diffuser and two bulbous exhaust outlets. In a cool touch, the red GTI grille strip has a parallel LED crossbar that links the LED performance headlights with the VW badge on the grille to form a distinctive light signature. Officials are seemingly unperturbed the Golf GTI is now noticeably more expensive than traditional rivals like the Subaru WRX and Ford Focus ST ($44,890).Ĭosmetically, the new Mk8 GTI changes are heralded by a new GTI-specific lower front bumper and apron encompassing a black honeycomb air intake, 10 LED fog lights (five each side) and front spoiler. In any case, Volkswagen justifies the price fillip by way of more standard equipment and safety technology. The price for that car was $38,490 drive-away…
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That makes it not only much more expensive than its most immediate predecessor (priced from $47,190), but over $11,000 more than the base Golf GTI price in 2018 ($41,990), the last time a manual transmission option was available.Īs a comparison, your correspondent vividly remembers attending the launch of the bargain-basement three-door Golf GTI Original in February 2018.
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Like the recently-released garden-variety Mark 8 Golf hatch range, the new 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI is unapologetically more expensive than before, now starting from $53,100 plus on-road costs.
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