Volkswagen recently unveiled its sixth-generation Golf/Rabbit, but most enthusiasts are still waiting for news on the next-generation GTI. Our spy photographers managed to catch the first images of a GTI prototype while out testing earlier this month, but the test vehicle was still heavily camouflaged. However, our artists have shed the GTI of its cladding and we now have the first glimpse of what the next-generation hot hatch will look like.
Following in the tradition of past GTI models, the performance version of the sixth-generation car will not look radically different from the standard car. That being said, larger wheels and tires, a lowered suspension and a few GTI-specific parts will be part of the equation. A red grille surround will also signify that the GTI treatment.
Sources are saying that the new GTI will be powered by a 211-horsepower, 258lb-ft of torque, 2-liter turbo. VW’s DSG transmission will also likely be part of the GTI package.
The GTI will debut this October as a “concept: at the Paris Motor Show and will go on sale shortly afterwards in Europe, although American enthusiasts will have to wait a bit longer.
08/25, 12:23 PM
posted by:
RaineMan
Is it just me… or does that car look a little bit too wide?
08/25, 12:30 PM
posted by:
fuk-u-asshole
very dissapointing. i loved mk5 GTI
08/25, 12:48 PM
posted by:
Captain Crunch
Knowing VW, they’re gonna want $40k for this thing.
08/25, 12:55 PM
posted by:
Catiadesigner
looks remarkably like an old VW polo gti.
08/25, 1:43 PM
posted by:
ryanpstr
I agree with fuk, mk5 is the best in my opinion.. love the headlights..
08/25, 2:04 PM
posted by:
HemiRoadRunner
It looks kinda cool. Never really been a hatchback guy though.
08/25, 2:29 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
…is that because it’s easier to hide your dates in a trunk?
08/25, 2:42 PM
posted by:
mayer_ray_nagin
I’d prefer a mid-80’s Mitsubishi Colt to this heap.
08/25, 5:09 PM
posted by:
zeeck
I think it looks too much like the scirocco, i guess they are trying to make up to the US for not bringing it here
08/25, 8:19 PM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
Homoretard doesn’t hide his dates in the trunk, he just rapes them on location - the goat farm.
08/25, 8:24 PM
posted by:
MugenSentraKen
======>>LOL Deanster
08/25, 9:01 PM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
thank you, thank you all…
08/25, 9:15 PM
posted by:
A4
they need to keep the honeycomb grilles of the MK5 at the least
08/25, 9:15 PM
posted by:
A4
and a 6-speed manual, SCREW DSG
08/25, 11:01 PM
posted by:
bigp
it looks so bad but 258lb-ft of torque may change that
08/26, 12:35 AM
posted by:
56oval
Much better than the shield grill on the Mk. V stuff.
08/26, 3:18 PM
posted by:
snoboardguy21
I’ll take mine in that blue color. Awesome.
08/27, 2:37 AM
posted by:
The Stig
Illustrate the furled brow of more than few owners suffering from VAG reliability issues.