The new VolkswagenGolf 8 GTIis due to officially go on sale from 1September 2021! Below we have Golf 8 GTI pricing and specifications.

The 8th generation of the iconic hatchback will be in Volkswagen showrooms very soon and following the online reveal last month, Volkswagen will be launching the new Golf 8 GTI to the media this week before the model officially goes on sale from 1 September 2021.

With over 14 252 sales of the current generation in SA alone, it’s easy to see why the GTI 7 and 7.5 have been popular. Blending performance, premium features and practicality into one stylish package, the GTI may not have been the fastest and most enthralling to drive, but it did more things right than its competitors.

What will the new Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI offer?

The all-new Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI will feature a2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces more power. Outputs of 180 kW and 370 Nm are quoted, and this is paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Performance is brisk, with a claimed 0-100 kph time of just 6.4 seconds. There’ll be just one GTI Golf 8derivative on sale and standard features including 18-inch Richmond alloy wheels, Lights and Vision Package including high-beam control light assist, Climatronic air conditioning, heated leather-wrapped multi-function sports steering wheel with touch control and shifting paddles, GTI Vienna leather seats, keyless locking and starting system, Composition Media Radio, multi-colour InnoVision Cockpit, App-Connect, Cruise Control with speed limiter, Park Distance Control, mobile phone interface with inductive charging function as well as 30-colour ambient lighting.

The options list is substantial and we have no doubt customers will be making those ticks. There are things like the ever-popular panoramic sunroof (R13 050), mechanically swivelling trailer hitch, IQ Light: LED Matrix Headlights (R10 000), Black Styling Package with black 18-inch Bergamo alloy wheels (R8 000), Head-up Display, Adaptive chassis control including driving profile selection (R14 800), smokers package, 19-inch Adelaide alloy wheels (R10 400), Harmon Kardon sound system (R11 400), Discover Pro Radio ( R16 100 – Satellite Navigation, USB, Wireless App-Connect and Voice Control), Park Assist (parallel parking assistant), Rear Assist with a rearview camera R4 000), Blind spot monitor (Rear Traffic Alert and Lane Assist including Electronically Folding Mirrors), Travel Assist (R11 100- Lane Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control) and Adaptive cruise control with Front Assist and Autonomous Emergency Braking (R9 500).

As far as colours go, there are 3 solid exterior hues(Pure White, Urano Grey, and Moonstone Grey), 4 metallics(Dolphin Grey, Atlantic Blue, Kings Red and Reflex Silver) and 2 pearlescent options(Deep Black Pearl and Oryx White Pearl).

How much does the new VW Golf 8 GTI cost in South Africa?

Pre-orders for the new VW Golf 8 GTI are now open with thelaunch price starting at R669 300. The Golf GTI will be sold with a 3-year/120 000 km warranty and a5 year/ 90 000km EasyDrive Service Plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. Services are scheduled at every 15 000km.

Further Reading

Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI International launch review

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Volkswagen Golf R (2021) International Launch Review

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