According to Volkswagen, the 2013 Golf GTI is now available to order in the UK with pricing starts at £25,845 on the road - just £195 more expensive than the outgoing Golf GTI despite substantial enhancements.
Motivation is provided by a 2.0-liter turbo engine that develops 220 hp and 350 Nm of torque. It is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, which allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 246 km/h.
For an additional £980, customers can opt for the GTI Performance variant which increases power to 230 hp. Aside from the additional horsepower, it also adds uprated brakes and a limited-slip differential. This version takes 6.4 seconds to perform the 0-100 km/h run and can reach a top speed of 250 km/h.
Standard features include 18-inch wheels, dual-zone climate control, sporty seats with Jacara cloth upholstery, sports steering wheel, a black roof lining, red ambience lighting, stainless steel pedal caps and standard touchscreen infotainment system with DAB digital radio, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity.
Optional equipment includes 19-inch Santiago alloy wheels, Vienna leather upholstery, keyless entry, High Beam Assist, Lane Assist, Park Assist (parking sensors are standard), a rear view camera, ACC Adaptive Chassis Control, touchscreen satellite navigation and a Dynaudio sound pack with 10-channel amplifier and eight speakers.
