Volkswagen Golf GTI India debut likely this month — Unofficial bookings open

By Amit Saraswat03 Feb 2025
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Volkswagen Golf GTI is coming

As per a new media report, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is all set to make its India debut in February at the upcoming Generation Speed automotive festival.

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Unofficial bookings open

Ahead of its launch, a few select Volkswagen dealerships have already started accepting unofficial bookings for the upcoming hot hatchback.

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Pricing expectations

The Volkswagen Golf GTI price could fall in the ballpark of odd Rs 50 lakh ex-showroom, since the hot hatchback will be brought to the market via the CBU route.

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Launch expected in August 2025

The Volkswagen Golf GTI India launch is said to take place in August 2025 and the deliveries will also commence in the same month.

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Golf GTI specifications

The Volkswagen Golf GTI comes powered with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that puts out 265PS of power and 370Nm of torque. The power is channeled to the front wheels via a 7-speed DCT and it’s capable to sprint from standstill to 100kmph in 5.9 seconds.

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Upcoming Volkswagen cars in India

Apart from the Golf GTI, Volkswagen plans to bring other new models to the Indian market as well, namely the ID.4 electric SUV, Tera compact SUV, new Tiguan SUV and facelifted versions of the Taigun and Virtus in the coming years. 

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