With the news of its debut in India during May 2025 via CBU (Completely Built Unit), the Volkswagen Golf GTI will feature four color options. The German carmaker confirmed the alloy wheel size and interior theme in the India-spec model as well.
About the India-spec Volkswagen Golf GTI 2025:
Volkswagen Golf GTI India-spec revealed the four color options available for the India-spec. They are:
– Grenadilla Black Metallic (monotone)
– Oryx White Premium (dual-tone)
– Moonstone Grey (dual-tone)
– Kings Red Premium Metallic (dual-tone)
In addition to this, the globally introduced Golf GTI has the shades in Atlantic Blue Metallic, Mythos Black Metallic, and Reflex Silver Metallic.
The carmaker confirmed the specification of the Volkswagen Golf GTI India as follows:
| Alloy Wheels | 18-inch, 5-spoke, dual tone |
| Cabin | Black Themed |
| Seats | Dual Tone (Black & Silver), highlighted by red accents for a sporty look. |
They also mentioned having a tartan seat upholstery with a checkered pattern.
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2025: An Overview
With an aggressive design, the German manufacturer car comapny’s Golf GTI will have a twin-pod LED headlight, a GTI badge on the grille, along with red accents and 5 LED fog lights in a star-shaped layout. The German car also has a large front air intake, a GTI badge on the front fender, LED taillights that wrap around, two exhaust outlets, and a GTI badge on the tailgate in red, which gives it a sporty look.
Talking about the interior, the Golf GTI has an all-black cabin. It features a layered dashboard and dual digital displays. To give it a sporty turn, the three-spoke steering wheel with a red color touch is enough.
Seating also has a dual-tone theme. The front row offers sporty features, whereas the rear has a bench layout.
| Equipment | Safety Features |
| – Hot hatch with 12.9-inch touchscreen. -10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display. – Automatic Climate Control {3-Zone}. – Panoramic sunroof – Ambient Lighting – Wireless Phone Charging – Heads Up Display | – Six Airbags. – Tyre Pressure Monitoring Screen. – All-Wheel Disc Brakes. – An Electronic Parking Brake. – ADAS technology like adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. |
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2025: Powertrain Options
About the global-spec Golf GTI: It is powered by a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine and has the following specifications:
| Engine | 2-litre turbo petrol engine |
| Power | 265 PS |
| Torque | 370 Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
*DCT = Dual-clutch automatic transmission
The speed of the Golf GTI goes from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.9 seconds before the electronically limited speed of 250 kmph. The stiffer suspension setup and tweaked mechanicals give a better driving experience.
Golf GTI 2025: The Expected Price And Rivals
The expected price of the Volkswagen Golf GTI will be ₹52 lakhs (ex-showroom, pan-India). The price range will let it compete with the Mini Cooper S in the Indian automobile industry.
