Volkswahen has announced prices for the updated 2024 Golf GTI, ahead of order books opening this month.
Revealed earlier this year, the revised ‘Mk8.5’ version of the famous hot hatchback comes with subtle styling tweaks and a revised interior.
A 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine remains beneath the bonnet, but its 265hp output is up 20hp versus the outgoing car. Zero to 62mph takes 5.9 seconds, with a seven-speed DSG transmission fitted as standard. The Golf GTI now costs from £38,900.
A subtle facelift for 2024
In traditional Volkswagen fashion, styling changes for the latest Golf GTI are not immediately obvious.
They include new ‘IQ.Light Matrix’ LED headlights, along with an illuminated Volkswagen roundel for the front grille.
Buyers also get redesigned LED tail lights, new GTI model badges below the side mirrors and a set of 18-inch ‘Richmond’ alloy wheels. The latter look similar to the ‘Teledial’ wheels favoured by Alfa Romeo.
Inside, the updated Golf has a new 12.9-inch central touchscreen, which finally comes with backlit illumination for the volume control sliders.
Sadly, there are no new physical buttons for the climate control system, but ChatGPT AI is now integrated as standard.
Physical steering wheel buttons are new, however, along with heated front sports seats trimmed in classic GTI-style cloth. Keyless entry, a reversing camera and adaptive cruise control are part of the package as well.
Plug-in options on the way
Volkswagen will start accepting orders for the updated Golf GTI on 20 June 2024. It will be followed by two new plug-in hybrid Golf models, available to order from 27 June.
Priced from £36,760, the Golf Style eHybrid has a 204hp petrol-electric powertrain and is capable of covering up to 89 miles on battery power only. Three-zone climate control and a host of safety equipment are included.
The Volkswagen Golf GTE raises power output to a combined 272hp, with a potential 82 miles of EV range. Like the eHybrid, it attracts a low, five percent Benefit-in-Kind company car tax rate. Prices for the Mk8.5 Golf GTE start from £39,750.
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