A new generation of GTI - the passion continues to write the myth

The sleek and sporty exterior and interior of the GTI are in keeping with its usual style; in any case, the engine, transmission and chassis work harmoniously together to give the GTI a unique appeal that is exciting. And these two have been sublimated and developed in the new generation GTI. GTI once again won everyone's attention with its distinctive temperament and amazing performance.

GTI Myth

In the 1970s, with the popularization of highways, people's desire and passion for speed were fully released. Small, flexible, and full of driving fun became their demands for cars. In June 1976, the first generation of GTI was born. Since then, GTI, a compact and passionate young player, has often appeared in the queue of high-speed sports cars and large luxury cars. Originally, Volkswagen only planned to release the GTI as a limited-edition model with only 5,000 units built. However, the GTI was a hit with consumers as soon as it hit the market, was snapped up quickly, and became synonymous with a handsome, sleek, sporty compact sedan.

For 30 years, the GTI has been a huge success as the originator and icon of all sport compact cars, with more than 1.5 million units sold. For a long time, in the hearts of many car fans, GTI represents not only a model, a famous brand, but also the embodiment of a powerful and fun-to-drive car, which also makes it more precious, charming and unique. In addition, the GTI myth continues to this day: in Europe alone, the GTI is already a household name, with 93.2% of people familiar with the name. The new GTI more perfectly interprets the essence of the GTI car series and continues the GTI myth.

Design: Inheriting the classic and originality

GTI's front grille inherits the consistent unique black and red design, and adds more innovative design and fashion elements, making the GTI's appearance not only beautiful and unique, but also very rich Visual impact, giving people a feeling of being triggered. The new water tank shield is covered by a special heat dissipation grille of honeycomb structure. The bottom and top of the heat dissipation grille are divided by a black and bright U-shaped part. . Black radiator guards with red frame, diamond-shaped high-brightness headlights (bright chrome xenon headlights) with darkened headlight housings, and GTI badges integrated with the cooling grille, further highlight the GTI's identity. Unique design and extraordinary temperament.

The sides of the body also reflect the GTI's distinctive trim and design features. Standard 17-inch alloy wheels, discs with 16-inch red brake calipers, black widened door sill plates and black high-gloss treated B-pillars all convey the true nature of the GTI.

The large front spoiler and the specially designed one-piece rear spoiler placed at the top are very conspicuous and have significant aerodynamic functions, which can effectively increase the downforce of the body and improve the driving stability. Combined with chunky dual exhaust pipes and a newly designed lower bumper, the GTI has a sportier character. Available in red, black or white as standard paint colours, the GTI showcases its exceptionally sporty character.

The interior of the GTI inherits the classic design of the first-generation GTI, but also incorporates fashion-forward elements to give it a unique style. The near-perfect side support and sporty styling of the new GTI seats provide maximum comfort. Complete high-quality seat backs, adjustable (active) headrests with a distinctly sporty character. The front seats also feature standard lumbar support adjustment. The seats feature a new special "Interlagos Primary Color Check" fabric upholstery, reproducing the classic style of the first-generation GTI seats. At the same time, there are "Anthracite" and "Beige" premium leather seats to choose from. The GTI logo is embroidered on the front of the headrest, showing its attention to detail. The steering wheel adopts a three-spoke design and is wrapped in leather, adding a hollow leather design to the left and right hand grip areas. The bottom end of the steering wheel is slightly flattened, and the GTI logo is inlaid on the 'matt aluminium' insert in the lower part of the steering wheel spokes. The interior has been redesigned to be very unique, with extensive use of aluminium alloys, including: inset trim on top of the gear knob, centre console, door panels ("matt aluminium" inserts), pedals and instrument panel, making the The interior of the GTI is more textured.

Performance: Powerful and fast

The GTI's eye-popping performance is aided by a powerful 2.0-liter FSI turbocharged engine. The 4-cylinder, 4-valve per cylinder, 1,984 cm3 power unit provides a maximum output of 147 kW / 200 hp at 5,100 rpm. The wide torque output area (280 Nm at 1,800 to 5,000 rpm) makes it an ideal sports car engine. In this class of models, the use of turbochargers in gasoline engines is a novelty for Volkswagen and other automakers. GTI's 2.0 T-FSI has a high compression ratio of 10.5:1. At the same time, there is the roar of the engine and the chassis that does not rely on electronic equipment, maintaining the usual style of the GTI.

The 2.0 T-FSI engine has the advantages of direct fuel injection of similar FSI engines, and also has a turbocharger to create strong power. The power increase is very obvious, the prominent torque output area, and the excellent response provide people with perfect handling pleasure, and there is no power lag of the mechanical turbocharger at all.

Equipped with a standard 6-speed manual transmission, the front-wheel-drive GTI accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.2 seconds, in addition to a top speed of 235 km/h. The average fuel consumption is maintained at an economical level of 8 liters per 100 kilometers. The GTI with the optional DSG dual-clutch transmission accelerates even more quickly, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of only 6.9 seconds.

Manipulation: Smart control of pleasure

DSG dual-clutch transmission and superior performance chassis enhance driving pleasure and excellent handling to an unsurpassed level. The DSG dual clutch transmission has created a revolution in the field of automatic transmissions. It's easy to explain - it combines the best of both manual and automatic transmissions, and it's fun to drive. The gear change between gears is incredibly quick, and even a trained driver using a manual can't keep up with it. Shifts are so smooth at every shift point that it's easy to get addicted to the handling. Especially in the manual Tiptronic mode, the up and down of each gear is operated with the shift lever provided on the steering wheel, this automatic transmission is more sporty than any previous automatic transmission.

The DSG dual-clutch transmission has one essential difference compared to its predecessor: the GTI does not use a torque converter as the basic element of the transmission. This structure is not affected by the elastic connection and is mainly used for the connection of small engines.

The GTI accelerates rapidly and moves forward in any situation. Step on the accelerator pedal and the car responds immediately. The GTI can get off to a quick start and go straight into the distance. Of course, it also avoids rushing out quickly when passing through town or in heavy traffic. If you like to drive a car with an automatic transmission, a dual-clutch transmission is also a good choice. Even when driving off the fast lane of the highway, the GTI can make full use of its perfect performance, because the TCS (traction control system) helps to drive easily, the 6-speed transmission distributes the power effectively, and the electronic/mechanical steering mechanism ensures the normal operation of the vehicle. drive.

When accelerating, only the needle of the tachometer on the instrument panel twitched rapidly, showing the engine rpm as it changed gears every few seconds. At the same time, the needle of the speedometer also followed its own trajectory and pointed to the top speed. In 2nd gear, the needle points closer to 100 km/h. 3rd gear pushes the GTI up to 140km/h, 4th gear can reach 180km/h, 5th gear can reach 220km/h, and 6th gear can reach top speed.

The GTI equipped with the DSG dual-clutch transmission makes acceleration even quicker. The power is delivered without any interruption, and it works perfectly with the FSI turbo engine to form a complete driving mechanism unrivaled outside the Volkswagen Group. The GTI is also an excellent sedan. When driving on the highway, you can also engage 6th gear and cruise at 130 km/h, 3,000 rpm, and enjoy the pleasure of driving at ease.

The chassis of the GTI uses strut suspension at the front and multi-link axles at the rear. More dynamic principles are applied to the new GTI, thus ensuring handling It has been greatly improved and has risen to new heights. On this basis, the sports chassis was lowered by 15mm. Both the front and rear axles use stiffer springs and shock absorbers, and the 20% increase in the stiffness ratio of the rear axle is the real feature of the GTI. The electronic/mechanical power steering is also "programmed" like the GTI's sports map. In other respects, it can withstand higher slewing torque, resulting in better handling and a more direct road experience for the driver.

The all-new chassis and handling structure all add significantly to the vehicle's agility. The sporty construction provides perfect driving pleasure without sacrificing comfort on long journeys. Despite the stiffer suspension, the GTI's chassis allows the car to ride flat and filter even small bumps excellently.

The new GTI is agile and easy to drive. Even without relying on ESP, the GTI manages to corner at high speeds without a noticeable unpleasant understeer. On the other hand, if you take your foot off the gas pedal abruptly on a curve, the rear doesn't sway either. The change in load only makes the steering wheel responsive, making the driver feel good in control. The vehicle deflected slightly inward, slowing down spontaneously.

In addition, despite the excellent sporty characteristics of the GTI's suspension, the body remains free of any noise or vibration. The innovative body-inwhite structure reduces noise to new levels. The only thing that can be heard is the roar of the exhaust pipe enough to resonate with the driver. The high-strength body, the modified sports chassis have become the basis of a harmonious whole, and the flexible handling has become the characteristics of the GTI.

Safety: Passionate and comprehensive care

A major improvement in the GTI's five-star rating in the European crash test (Euro NCAP crash test) is the substantial increase in body stiffness compared to previous GTI models. In terms of torsion resistance, the dynamic stability of the body has been increased by 15% and the stiffness has been increased by 35%. Because of this, the GTI has the highest rating in its class. No matter what kind of road you are driving on, the GTI's excellent dynamic stability will give you an unprecedented perfect experience.

The braking system is also well suited to the GTI's high performance. The excellent 16-inch discs bring the GTI down quickly, and the ESP is tuned to the best of the GTI's characteristics. Braking intervention is not too strong too early or too vague too late. The red calipers rest on ventilated discs with a diameter of 312 cm in the front and a diameter of 286 cm in the rear. With the dual brake assist system, the braking system can provide you with maximum deceleration pleasure.

The GTI's safety gear is very complete. Includes Electronic Stability Program ESP, front active head restraints, and 6 airbags. Standard equipment on the GTI also includes a multi-function trip computer, automatic anti-dazzle mirrors with brightness and rain sensors, ambient lighting, "Climatic" air conditioning and a tire pressure monitoring system.