Astutely organized hardware The eighth Golf GTI is additionally the most advanced GTI ever. Its whole electronic design has been made without any preparation. Also, that makes a huge difference. The new age of programming and equipment is substantial inside and when driving the vehicle. On the inside, drivers approach a carefully arranged universe of presentations and controls. This empowers the driver to modify the visual look and innovation of their Volkswagen Golf GTI more instinctively and in more noteworthy detail than any other time in recent memory. The driver can settle on capacities including the shading scope of the foundation lighting, the individual design of the Infotainment framework, the Digital Cockpit and the motor sound - they additionally affect their Golf GTI's dealing with qualities than already.
The new Vehicle Dynamics Manager control framework makes its introduction in the Golf GTI, and it unquestionably shows its maximum capacity. The Vehicle Dynamics Manager controls the electronic XDS differential lock just as the sidelong elements proportion of the alternatively controlled damping framework (DCC) that structures part of the new GTI running apparatus arrangement. Drivers can alter their arrangement utilizing the standard driving mode determination highlight and the steadily customizable DCC running apparatus. Electromechanically movable running apparatus frameworks indeed fundamentally upgrade the harmony between most extreme elements and the most significant levels of solace. In this cycle, more honed driving elements ensure a totally new and unadulterated driving experience as the eighth Golf GTI handles incredibly precisely and is lithe to drive regardless of its unparalleled significant distance comfort. For instance, running rigging engineers have basically altogether killed understeer, a run of the mill normal for front-wheel drive vehicles whereby the vehicle's front wheels will in general lose hold through snappy corners. The new Volkswagen Golf GTI races through corners amazingly impartially, even at high speeds on race tracks, and furthermore quickens out of corners with no loss of foothold.
Execution motor becomes GTI standard
The new Golf GTI is controlled by the most recent transformative phase of the EA888 turbocharged motor arrangement, the evo4. The 2.0-liter turbocharged direct infusion motor (TSI) conveys 180 kW/245 PS and a most extreme force of 370 Nm. The most extreme force is accessible from 1,600 to 4,300 rpm. At the market dispatch, the TSI has been joined with a quick moving 7-speed double grip gearbox (DSG). The vehicle's maximum velocity is electronically restricted to 250 km/h.
Outside GTI highlights
Contrasted and its archetype the new Golf GTI has become lower, more lengthened and dynamic. Creators made each body part without any preparation and worked with aerodynamicists to consummately sharpen the vehicle in the air stream. The drag coefficient (Cd) of the fundamental model dropped from 0.3 to 0.275. The optimal design have likewise been improved by a scope of individual measures. These incorporate Cd-improved outside mirrors, streamlined corners and a bespoke GTI rooftop spoiler, broad underbody framing just as efficiently advanced highlights in the wheel lodging liners (relocation components at front, spoiler at back). The new games vehicle additionally includes a scope of customary and totally new outside GTI highlights. The red strip in the radiator grille is basic for a GTI. This strip begins from the primary GTI age in which it totally confined the plastic radiator grille. Today this red strip extends over the vehicle's whole front over the radiator grille and converges with the wings. Unexpectedly the red GTI strip is refined by an equal LED crossbar at the base. For each situation, this LED crossbar extends from an external perspective of the standard LED headlights to the VW identification masterminded in the focal point of the radiator grille. This gives the Golf GTI another and unmistakeable light signature. The base segment of the front board additionally includes GTI-explicit plan with the commonplace, dark, honeycomb air admission. Driven mist lights planned in a fresh out of the box new X development are accessible as a discretionary extra. Other outside GTI attributes incorporate the front spoiler, side ledges and back diffuser edge, shaping an overall plan unit. The 17-inch Richmond compound wheels that come as standard have likewise been planned only for the new Golf GTI. The fumes framework's tailpipes, orchestrated to one side and right of the back diffuser, just as chrome/red GTI identifications on the front wings, the rear end and on the radiator grille are likewise explicit to the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Inside GTI highlights
Inside features incorporate new games seats with coordinated head limitations that are suggestive of the main Golf GTI because of their uncommon ergonomics, red sewing and a plaid Scalepaper style texture on the seat and backrest territories. It's implied that the new multifunction sports controlling wheel has been independently planned with a red appliqué and the GTI identification. Another normal Golf GTI highlight is the honeycomb design on the scramble board and entryway trim. The new motor Start/Stop button comes as standard in the Golf GTI. When the entryways have been opened, it beats red until the motor has been begun. Client experience fashioners have likewise built up another GTI illustrations format for the standard Digital Cockpit. It very well may be opened utilizing the new View button on the guiding wheel. It is comprised of a mix of three round instruments: the fire up counter with GTI logo in the middle encompassed by one round instrument each on the left and right. These can be exclusively alloted, for example to show the motor's lift pressure or the current force yield.
Golf Mk8 - general standard hardware
Golf GTI Mk8 - standard hardware in detail
On the outside, the hardware is enhanced by 17-inch combination wheels, a custom front area, a back diffuser with grained surface, a novel rooftop spoiler, the relating model logos, singular tailpipes, red brake calipers and ledge expansions. The capacities incorporate games running apparatus (brought down by 15 mm), a front-pivot locking differential, sound actuator and the Keyless Access bolting and beginning framework. All pedals are made of tempered steel.
GTI with inclining all encompassing sunroof
For the Golf Mk8, Volkswagen has built up another inclining all encompassing sunroof and it's a given that it is additionally accessible for the VW Golf GTI. The rooftop is opened and shut utilizing a natural touch slider at the front of the main event. The new all encompassing sunroof has another full-glass appearance with far less joints and a 5% bigger coated region. So as to forestall choppiness and commotion at high speeds, the open rooftop can be set to close marginally as the vehicle quickens.Design of the new Golf GTI
The design of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI embodies sporty charisma. The GTI has become faster, more efficient and safer in terms of its driving dynamics thanks to superlative aerodynamics (cd = 0.275). The standard LED headlights are positioned low down; they optionally form a striking crossbar in conjunction with the radiator grille. A slim, red GTI line towards the top of the bonnet now stretches across the front section. An LED strip in the headlight mirrors the red line when the daytime running lights are activated - or when the driver approaches with the key. As an optional extra, the radiator grille can now be illuminated as a continuation of the LED strip for the first time. This creates a completely new, unmistakable headlight design. Another striking and unmistakable feature is the large, single-piece lower air intake grille in typical GTI honeycomb pattern. It is framed on the outside by a black appliqué, with a striking wing-like design on the sides. The new GTI insignia also include the optional fog lights which have now been integrated into the air intake grille in an X formation.
The IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights in detail
Using 22 LEDs in each headlight matrix module, ten different, partly interactive light functions are activated and projected onto the road surface. These functions are dipped beam, main beam, cornering light, poor weather light, motorway light, dynamic cornering light, sign glare control, city light, partial main beam and travel mode (mode for left-hand traffic). A further feature is the sweeping turn signal function of the IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights.
Striking outline
The 17-inch Richmond alloy wheels fitted as standard catch the eye from a side view. These GTI wheels are optionally also available in an 18-inch version. The range of wheels additionally includes further 17, 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels. Red brake calipers always form part of the standard equipment. On the side of the front wing the GTI also features a signet consisting of the three iconic letters G, T and I. A bespoke spoiler extends the roof line at the very top of the vehicle silhouette. The design element that stands out on the side is the traditional C-pillar, a feature shared by both the standard Golf and its GTI variant. It visually propels the vehicle body forwards and transposes the iconic graphics of the original GTI into the modern era.
Superior rear end
The colours of the Golf GTI
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI will be available in various non-metallic paints, metallic shades and with pearl-effect paintwork as well as one premium paintwork variant (mother-of-pearl effect). The new colours for the Golf GTI include Kings Red metallic. This new, red shade pays tribute to the classic Mars red Golf GTI paintwork, which was used in 1976 as the variant for the first generation of the sports car icon.
Dynamic insignia
Ever since the first Golf GTI made its debut, this car has been like a perfectly fitting pair of jeans. Right from the outset, Volkswagen created distinctive, unmistakeable GTI insignia with the multitude of interior details - the sports steering wheel featuring three silver double spokes and recessed Wolfsburg emblem on the impact absorbing element, the gear knob in the shape of a black golf ball, GTI sports seats in tartan with black side bolsters - all of which have long since become classic design elements.
A nod to the past, a nod to the future
Although Volkswagen is enhancing the digital and networking capabilities of the eighth-generation Golf - and with it the GTI - to an unprecedented extent in order to future-proof the range, many of the original insignia can still be found on board. However, the sports steering wheel of yesteryear has been transformed into a new multifunction leather sports steering wheel with touch controls and an optional Travel Assist button to help the powerful Golf reach a top speed of 210 km/h while Travel Assist is engaged. The three silver spokes have been retained - in the GTI the centre spoke has been upgraded with a red interior. The classic checked pattern of the new sports seats development is also a must. The tartan design is now called Scalepaper (featuring red seams with grey and black tartan). Red is also used for all decorative seams and edging.
Fit for the modern age
The Volkswagen Golf GTI's digital displays start up as soon as the doors are opened. They are a fusion of the standard Digital Cockpit (digital instruments) and the Infotainment system. Composition, featuring an 8.25-inch screen, is installed in this vehicle as standard while the 10-inch Discover Pro system is available as an optional extra for the most advanced expansion package. If Discover Pro has been installed in the vehicle, it merges with the Digital Cockpit to form the Innovision Cockpit, offering further enhanced functionality. Regardless of which Infotainment system is on board the Golf GTI, the visual and functional fusion of systems creates a new and consistent digital architecture. Background lighting, which comes as standard, embeds the displays and all other illuminated interior areas (dash panel, door trim, storage compartment with interface for mobile telephone, footwell) in a spectrum of 30 configurable colours. The GTI gear knob was specifically designed for the standard, manual six-speed gearbox. The new Golf GTI is optionally also available with an automatic 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG). The functionality of the standard Engine Start/Stop button has been customised so that once the doors have been opened, it pulses red until the 245 PS TSI engine has been started.
Engine of the new Golf GTI
The latest evolutionary stage of the EA888 TSI engine is used in the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8: the evo4 generation. The direct injection engine develops its maximum power of 180 kW (245 PS) in an engine speed range from 5,000 to 6,500 rpm. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1,984 cc provides a maximum torque of 370 Nm. This superior value is available between 1,600 and 4,300 rpm. At the market launch, the new turbocharged engine has been combined with an automatic 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG). The new Golf GTI boasts a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited); equipped with DSG it completes the traditional sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in around 6.3 seconds.
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
A 245 PS TSI engine was also offered in the Performance version of the predecessor to the new Golf GTI. This unit still belonged to the 3rd generation of the EA888 engine series. The next-generation EA888 evo4 now integrated in the new GTI has been enhanced in numerous details in order to reduce emissions even further and optimise power development. The measures include new fuel injectors, an increase in the injection pressure from 200 to 350 bar as well as improvements in terms of internal friction and acoustics. As already described, it has been possible to increase the engine speed range with maximum torque; the new Volkswagen Golf GTI therefore has noticeably more tractive power. In addition, a petrol particulate filter and a higher-volume catalytic converter reduce emissions. The new Golf GTI complies with the latest and most stringent Euro 6d-ISC-FCM emission standard.
Running gear for the new Golf GTI
The wishbone bearings, springs and buffer stops on the front axle have been reconfigured, as have the damping hydraulics. Its weight has also been cut by three kilograms thanks to a new aluminium subframe optimised to provide maximum rigidity. The front axle spring rate has been increased by five percent in comparison to the Golf GTI Mk7.
Modifications to the rear axle
The rear axle also features a new wishbone bearing and spring setup. The auxiliary springs have also been reconfigured. The damping bearings are also new. As is the case for the front axle, the rear axle also features new damping hydraulics. the spring rate at the rear axle has been increased by 15 percent compared with the Golf GTI Mk7.
New Vehicle Dynamics Manager
The Vehicle Dynamics Manager coordinates and activates the functions of ESP with electronic limited slip differential as well as the lateral dynamic components of the optional electronically controlled shock absorbers (DCC) during every driving manoeuvre. In this process, adapting the individual wheel damping (200 times a second) guarantees particularly agile and accurate handling. Running gear engineers have introduced a new technical package to entirely eliminate understeer, a typical characteristic of front-wheel drive vehicles whereby the vehicle's front wheels lose grip in quick corners. The Volkswagen Golf GTI races through corners extremely neutrally, even at suitably high speeds on race tracks, and also accelerates out of corners without any loss of traction. This is due in part to the fact that the locking torque of the front-axle locking differential can be significantly increased in Sport mode. Talking of race tracks, it is possible to adapt the ESC intervention in two stages. In ESC Sport mode the ESC thresholds and ASR slip thresholds are increased to reduce the intensity of interventions. In ESC Off mode, ambitious drivers can additionally deactivate ESC altogether. However, Front Assist and Swerve Assist reactivate ESC in emergencies.
Front-axle locking differential
As was previously the case in the Golf GTI Performance and the Golf GTI TCR (213 kW/290 PS), Volkswagen is now equipping the new Golf GTI with an electronically controlled front-axle locking differential as standard. Compared with fully mechanically operated differential locks, the system in the Volkswagen Golf GTI offers benefits including a variable degree of intervention depending on and ESC, EDS and XDS+ functions. This makes it possible to completely avoid negative influences on steering precision, as is the case with mechanical locking differentials. Thanks to a multi-plate clutch, the locking differential optimises grip and handling in fast corners, thus enhancing the performance and ultimately providing additional driving pleasure. The front-axle locking differential eliminates front-wheel drive vehicles' disadvantages in relation to grip.
Adaptive chassis control (DCC)
Adaptive chassis control (DCC) continuously reacts to the road surface and driving situation while taking account of various elements including steering, braking and acceleration manoeuvres. For the very first time, the DCC running gear's lateral dynamic components in the new Golf GTI are coordinated and then further optimised by the Vehicle Dynamics Manager. By means of the set driving profile mode, the driver can influence the reduction in body motion as desired. The required damping is calculated for each wheel and adjusted at the four shock absorbers within fractions of a second. This ensures that DCC always provides the highest level of driving comfort and ideal driving dynamics in conjunction with the Vehicle Dynamics Manager. In the latest DCC generation, the vehicle setup can be extended in INDIVIDUAL mode to go beyond the existing range of the fixed COMFORT, ECO and SPORT modes. The driver can accurately set and store their personal driving profile using a digital slider. Beyond the COMFORT setting, the body is "decoupled" from the road surface as much as possible, thus boosting driving comfort. Beyond SPORT mode, there is an extended setting range with maximum damping for minimised body movements and extremely direct vehicle handling for that unbridled GTI feeling.
Progressive steering is installed as standard in the new Golf GTI. This system has also been enhanced - running gear engineers set up the steering ratio more directly while applying new software algorithms and a new software application. How progressive steering works: conventional steering systems operate on the basis of a fixed gear ratio. However, the progressive steering in the Golf GTI applies a progressive gear ratio. This significantly reduces the effort required to steer when manoeuvring and parking. On winding country roads and when turning off, the driver will notice added levels of dynamism thanks to the more direct setup. It also means that the driver does not have to change their hand position as frequently. It takes a mere 2.1 turns of the steering wheel to turn it from stop to stop in the new Volkswagen Golf GTI. In terms of technology, progressive steering is essentially differentiated from the basic steering system by variable steering rack and pinion gearing as well as a more powerful electric motor. In contrast to systems with fixed steering ratio, which are always forced to compromise between driving dynamics and comfort, the gearing of the steering rack is considerably modified functionally using the steering stroke. Result: the transition between indirect steering response in the central range (driving straight ahead) and direct steering response in the event of larger steering wheel turn angles has been set up progressively to enable a considerably more agile steering response in situations demanding driving dynamics.
