The Golf

When there is a red line stretching across the front and the radiator grille features a honeycomb design and black air intakes, then there can just be three letters on the badge: GTI. Slim LED headlights, a strikingly dynamic bumper and extended side skirts add even more expression to the sportiness of this legendary vehicle. At the back, the roof spoiler and chrome-plated tail pipes are essential features, while the LED tail light clusters round off the unique appearance.  

The classic function knobs in the cockpit have largely made way for touch-sensitive surfaces in the Golf GTI. This allows you to control the Climatronic, for example, simply and intuitively using buttons and sliders. Even the leather trim touch multifunction steering wheel can be operated with a simple tap of the finger. In combination with the intelligent menu navigation you have access to lots of functions. Haptic feedback through gentle vibration confirms every entry.

The GTI look is visible in every corner of the interior. 

The standard high-quality “Vienna” leather equipment is smooth, creating a chic, premium feel. The black perforated natural material covers the central seat panels and inner seat bolsters on the front premium sport seats – making the hallmark GTI red stitching look particularly impressive.

Fog? The standard LED front fog lights that come in the new 5-honeycomb design and are built into the bumper, provide additional light. Turn them on quickly and the world will look pretty different. And your Golf GTI will look even more striking.

Nothing shapes the side view of a vehicle than the wheels. The dynamic alloy wheels that are available as an option impressively enhance the Golf GTI’s sporty nature.

Climb in and hit the gas: the DSG dual clutch gearbox with its brand new smaller selector lever guarantees fun behind the wheel without any interruptions. That’s because you can change seamlessly between the gears and even reduce your fuel consumption. Pressing on the selector lever enables you to easily select your chosen driving mode, which is then activated via the electrically connected shift-by-wire gearbox. Particularly handy in a traffic jam: When combined with the optional Travel Assist feature, the system can help you to pull away and brake.  

Who would have thought that a little phrase like “electronic differential lock XDS+” could bring such a broad smile to your face? This is precisely what happens in the Golf GTI. That’s because the standard XDS+ delivers more traction, which helps you to feel safe when cornering. For example, the precise application of pressure to one side results in sportier, faster and more accurate cornering, so it comes as no surprise that you feel yourself start to smile when you spot a curve ahead. 

Do you love narrow bends? Then the Golf GTI is the ideal car for you. That's because it offers you features like a front differential lock, that stabilises your Golf GTI if it starts to slip. This gives you better control, even if you have a sporty driving style.

The optional Travel Assist is an extremely practical driver assist system. At the touch of a button, it ensures driving comfort by providing assistance in monotonous and tiring driving situations. 

• Particularly on highways, Travel Assist can keep you in lane and maintain your speed, taking into account the distance to the traffic ahead.
• It helps you to cope effortlessly with congestion and stop-start traffic with the aid of the DSG dual clutch gearbox.

The Golf GTI is already fitted with visibly dynamic LED headlights as standard that stretch all the way round to the side wings, while sleek LED tail light clusters dominate at the rear. You also have the option of equipping your Golf GTI with IQ.LIGHTs. In this case, extra powerful LED matrix headlights fitted with “Dynamic Light Assist” main-beam control light up the road. The package also includes innovative dynamic turn signals that use an animated strip of lights to show which way you are turning.

The interior of the new Golf R welcomes you with a level of sporty comfort that you can both see and feel. The driver and front passenger sit back on premium sport seats with built-in head restraints and an R-style design.

For the first time, the configurable Digital Cockpit Pro instrument cluster, brings together all displays and controls into one special R-view, tailored specifically to the Golf R. Another standard feature: the Discover Media Infotainment system including voice control.

And thanks to the specially designed multifunction sports steering wheel plus R button, the Race profile is always just the touch of a button away.

The design of the new Golf R: striking and full of expression. Starting with the brand new front bumper with its front spoiler, side wings and R-style air intake grilles; above the exclusive side aprons and 18-inch Jerez alloy wheels; and stretching through to the running gear, which has been lowered by 20 millimetres–the hallmark of an athlete.

The R Performance package comes with optional highlights including a rear spoiler featuring a motorsport-style design and the 19-inch Estoril alloy wheels. For a superior look, there is the new rear bumper flanked by four chrome-plated twin tailpipes.