The Volkswagen Golf GTI is dropping its guide transmission after the 2024 mannequin yr, so VW is giving the stick shift a sendoff.

Each manual-transmission 2024 GTI shall be a GTI 380 version, with particular design options and added customary tools. The “380” title is a reference to the Mk VIII Golf’s inner codename, in addition to the GTI 337 particular version bought in 2002, which received its title from the interior code for the Mk I Golf.

Accessible together with the prevailing S, SE, and Autobahn trim ranges, the GTI 380 contains customary adaptive dampers and 19-inch gloss black wheels from the Golf R twentieth Anniversary Version, wrapped with summer season efficiency tires. A gloss black roof and mirror caps distinction the standard purple GTI exterior trim.

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380

The GTI 380 will get an unique shade—Graphite Grey Metallic—however can also be out there in any of the usual 2024 GTI colours. These embrace Deep Black Pearl, Atlantic Blue Metallic, Kings Crimson Metallic, Reflex Silver Metallic, Moonstone Grey, and Opal White Pearl.

Inside, the GTI 380 retains the signature golf ball shift knob for the 6-speed guide. It additionally will get honeycomb trim, with plaid material seats for the S and SE grades. Leather-based upholstery is elective on the SE and customary on the Autobahn.

The GTI’s 2.0-liter turbo-4 is unchanged, producing the identical 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque as earlier than.

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380

The 2024 Volkswagen GTI 380 goes on sale this fall. Pricing begins at $33,635 for the GTI 380 S, whereas the GTI 380 SE and GTI 380 Autobahn begin at $38,435 and $41,775, respectively (all costs embrace a compulsory $1,150 vacation spot cost). In contrast to the current GTI fortieth Anniversary Version, the GTI 380 will not have its manufacturing capped at a sure variety of models. However given typically low take charges for guide transmissions, it may nonetheless be fairly uncommon.

Whereas the guide transmission isn’t any extra, the GTI will proceed with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission in the intervening time. The Golf R additionally loses its guide transmission after 2024, though VW hasn’t introduced a particular version of that mannequin.