Just in case it’s managed to slip by you, the new GTI has arrived in South Africa and VW hopes to add to the 59 500 GTIs already sold here in the past few decades.

The 7th version of this iconic car boasts a 2-litre turbocharged direct injection engine that puts out 162kw, exactly 100% more than the first generation GTI. The engine has a completely newly developed cylinder head and a water-cooled exhaust gas circulation loop to the turbocharger that is fully integrated in the cylinder head. This type of exhaust gas cooling makes a crucial contribution towards improving fuel consumption at full load.

Fuel consumption has been a massive concern in developing the new GTI and both the manual and DSG models boast an auto stop/start feature and 6 gears as standard. The BlueMotion benefits mean a combined consumption of 6L/100km compared to the 7.3 litres the previous generation gave you. They’ve also managed to shed 42 kgs off the body.

The new GTI is available immediately in Red, Black and White and come standard with newly designed 18-inch “Austin” alloy wheels.

Prices (VAT and emissions tax included)
2.0 TSI 162kW Manual R368 300
2.0 TSI 162kW DSG R382 800
The new Golf GTI comes standard with a 5 year/90 000km Service Plan, 3 year/120 000km warranty and a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty. Service Interval is 15 000km.

Now…just enjoy!