2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI: What's New? Get The Latest Updates Here!

Nov 03, 2016 10:04 AM EDT | Basira Yakubu

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a high-performance model of the Golf GTI, it comes as a two- or four-door hatchback or as a wagon. The trim levels it can be delivered in includes: S, SE, and SEL, the Volkswagen Golf GTI slides in right above the S trim.

The s trim level of the GTI is available with a four-wheel drive different from the front drive Golf GTI, It can have a manual or automatic transmission. The single trim level signifies extra feature. It provides room for 5 people and competitors includes Subaru WRX Sti, Ford Focus RS, and Mini Cooper S.

The Golf GTI features a 210-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter gas four-cylinder engine. It also features a power moonroof, a thin honeycomb grille with red stripes, Dual tailpipes, 18-inch alloy wheels, 16-inch aluminum wheels, keyless access, rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated front seats, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, Adaptive Suspension, and a Performance Package raises engine output to 220 horsepower from the previous 210 horsepower. The Golf GTI also has a blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert.

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Standard features a five-speed manual transmission, heated side mirrors, black mirror caps, Split-folding rear seat with pass-through, heated front seats, fender premium stereo, bi-Xenon headlights with horseshoe-style LED daytime running lights, navigation system, keyless access with push-button start, air conditioning, bluetooth connectivity, VAQ front limited-slip differential lock, front airbags, electronic stability system, antilock brakes automatic six-speed, all-wheel drive, LED DRLs, touch-screen stereo with iPod connectivity, adaptive cruise control, and a lane departure warning. This high-performance SportWagen will leave performance-focused customers thrilled.

The 2017 Golf GTI does not feature many changes and upgrades. The model has a new driver assistance package on S and SE trims, a lighting package is available on the SE trim. It is reported by new century VW that the  pricing for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI has not yet been released. Volkswagen has made the decision to make the 2017 golf GTI a made-to-order only models, which means an interested buyer of a Golf S, SE or SEL or any two-door model can only order for it instead of the traditional way of buying from others.

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