Hot hatch royalty rolls into town, faster than your weekend plans can fall apart
Mumbai — Buckle up, India — the legend has landed, and it’s not here for the scenery. Volkswagen has officially launched the iconic Golf GTI in India, priced at an eye-watering-yet-heart-racing ₹52.99 lakh (ex-showroom). That’s right: your college dream car just got an MBA, a gym membership, and a European passport.
This isn’t just a car. It’s a rolling middle finger to midlife crises, and it does 0–100 kmph in just 5.9 seconds — which is about how long it’ll take for your neighbour to start asking “Kitna deti hai?”
Performance with Pedigree
Packing 265 PS of raw power and 370 Nm of torque under its bonnet, the Mk 8.5 GTI is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged TSI engine that makes short work of traffic and even shorter work of your self-control. With Volkswagen’s DNA of precision handling and Teutonic engineering, this is not the Golf your grandfather imagined — unless your grandfather was Niki Lauda.
GTI = Go Thrill Instantly
What makes a GTI? It’s not just the badging. It’s a lifestyle — one that values cornering ability over corner office, B-road blasts over boardroom briefings, and yes, fun over fuel economy. Offered in a palette that includes Kings Red Metallic, Oryx White Pearl, Moonstone Grey, and Grenadilla Black, the GTI looks as fast as it drives.
Volkswagen Speaks, Our Wallets Tremble
“Bringing the Golf GTI to India is more than just a product launch — it’s the extension of a legacy,” said Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen India. Translation: We know it’s expensive, but it’s worth every goosebump.
And judging by the fact that the car sold out before launch, Indian buyers clearly agreed.
Dimensions of Desire
- Length: 4289 mm
- Width: 1789 mm
- Height: 1471 mm
- Wheelbase: 2627 mm
Translation? Just big enough for practicality, just low enough for envy.
GTI = Great Thrill Investment
As the Volkswagen Golf GTI nears its 50th birthday next year, India finally gets invited to the party — and it’s spiked with performance, drenched in heritage, and dressed in hot hatch swagger. If you hear tire screeches near Marine Drive, don’t panic. That’s just a Golf GTI reminding you it’s not just here to be admired.
It’s here to be driven like you stole it.
