Performance Meets Fun: The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI epitomizes the fun-to-drive hot hatchback. Get to know the all-new version rolling out for the new model year, which was named a Car and Driver Editor’s Choice pick. It shows off a new front bumper and fascia, rear fascia and diffuser, headlights, taillights, light bar, and illuminated logo.

Discover the Redesigned 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Performance and Handling

The Golf GTI features a turbocharged 245-horsepower inline-four with front-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This powertrain provides 271 pound-feet of torque and up to 34 highway miles per gallon. Choose from standard 18-inch wheels or available 19-inch forged alloy wheels.

The base model comes with a limited-slip front differential lock while the top trim adds adaptive damping and summer performance tires. You’ll get to 60 miles per hour in 5.8 seconds and enjoy a top speed of 127 miles per hour.

Cabin Space and Features

The roomy Golf GTI has plenty of space for up to five and a sophisticated new Carbon Gray color scheme. This model also includes standard heated front seats, class-leading cargo space of almost 20 cubic feet. The roof rails can accommodate an optional kayak holder, bike rack, or cargo box so you’ll be ready for adventure. As you move up the lineup, you’ll find features such as keyless entry and three-zone automatic climate control.

Optional upgrades include leather upholstery, a sunroof, and ventilated front seats. Customize your Golf GTI for your lifestyle with accessories like coat hangers, floor liners, trunk liners, and carpeted floor mats.

Advanced Safety Tech

The Golf GTI comes with standard driver assistance features such as adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, road sign assist, emergency assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and the Highway Assist semi-autonomous driving system.

The standard mechanical adaptive front lighting system is new for 2025. You can add automatic high beams and a head-up display, as well as the Park Assist automatic parking system.

Connectivity and Infotainment

The cockpit of the Golf GTI centers around a new freestanding 12.9-inch touchscreen with VW’s latest infotainment software, which includes integrated ChatGPT artificial intelligence. You’ll have standard navigation, a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, wireless charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, intelligent voice commands, four USB ports, and steering-wheel control buttons. Available tech includes a premium Harman Kardon audio system and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The 2025 Golf GTI palette of exterior shades adds Slate Blue Metallic and Alpine Silver Metallic. In addition to the three main trims, this compact will come in a 50th anniversary special edition for 2025. When you climb inside this athletic compact car, you’ll see why it’s been a legend for five decades. Visit DeMontrond Volkswagen in Houston, TX to test drive the all-new Golf GTI now.

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