Note: German-spec GTI pictured.
Having detailed the new Golf 8 GTI in a series of teasers since March, Volkswagen has now officially announced pricing details of its eagerly awaited hot hatch icon.
Poised to be followed later this year by the R as the sole derivatives of the eighth generation Golf to be offered on local shores, the GTI, as is already known, will derive motivation from the EA888 2.0 TSI engine tweaked to deliver 180kW/370Nm.
Paired to a seven-speed DSG as standard with drive again going to the front wheels, the GTI will get from 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and top out at 250 km/h.
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Already confirmed, specification items comprise:
Available from the extensive options list are 18-inch Bergamo or 19-inch Adelaide alloy wheels, Matrix I.Q. LED headlights and a Heads-Up Display, as well as:
A total of nine colours are offered;
Going on sale from 1 September with order books now open, the Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI carries a price of R669 300 before options with the sticker also including a three year/120 000 km warranty plus a five year/90 000 km service plan.
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