The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI will go on sale in South Africa from 1 September 2021.
The most digitally advanced Golf GTI has been given 11kW more power than its predecessor. The 2.0l turbocharged engine now develops 180kW with a torque peak of 370Nm. The four-cylinder engine is coupled with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It takes 6.4 seconds to complete the 0 – 100km/h sprint.
Volkswagen’s launch plans for the Golf 8 GTI include a digital South African premiere in July and countrywide customer events which will allow enthusiasts to be among the first to experience the award-winning Golf GTI.
Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 180kW DSG® Recommended Retail Price (VAT and emissions tax included) R669 300
The Volkswagen Golf GTI comes standard with a 3 year/120 000km warranty, 5 year/ 90 000km EasyDrive Service Plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15 000km.
