Volkswagen’s Upcoming Performance Car Set For India Launch—But Not in Showrooms!

The will debut in India in the second quarter of 2025. Ahead of that, the Tiguan R-Line will be launched in India this month. While the performance SUV will retail through the brand’s dealerships, the Golf GTI will be sold exclusively through its online channels. recently made this announcement in an official statement.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI To Feature A 265-HP Turbo-Petrol

Volkswagen will launch the latest iteration of the Golf GTI in India this year. The hot hatchback will arrive in India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). It will be powered by a 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 265 hp and 370 Nm of peak torque. Power will go to the front wheels through a 7-speed DSG gearbox. The Golf GTI can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km/h.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI To Face Competition From Mini Cooper S

This is not the first time that Volkswagen India has introduced a hot hatchback in India. It has also brought the to our shores, albeit for a limited time. The Golf GTI’s launch in India will be preceded by that of the Tiguan R-Line, which is set for April 14th. The Golf GTI’s main competitor in India will be the Mini Cooper S, which comes with a 204 hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.

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