VW is not going to desert its icons because it strikes into the electrical future with each ft.

On Sunday, the Volkswagen ID.GTI Idea debuted on the 2023 Munich auto present. The electrical sizzling hatch idea is a thinly-veiled preview of a manufacturing mannequin that can arrive in an unspecified period of time.

Volkswagen is up entrance that the ID.GTI Idea is predicated upon the ID.2all idea proven in March, which is predicated upon the MEB EV structure. On the time, there have been rumors the manufacturing model of the ID.2all would bear the Golf nameplate. With affirmation that the ID.GTI Idea is predicated upon the small hatchback, and is manufacturing certain, it looks as if a strong guess the ID.Golf might be a lock because the manufacturing ID.2all’s identify.

Plans name to place the ID.2all into manufacturing in 2026 as an entry level with a value efficient worth of 25,000 euros (roughly $26,550). The present gas-powered GTI prices simply over $30,000. 

The ID.GTI Idea is powered by a single entrance motor and options front-wheel drive, identical to as we speak’s GTI. Because of the electrical motor’s limitless variability VW mentioned it could possibly modify the powertrain, steering, and sound to simulate previous fashions shift factors and driving experiences from the unique 1976 Golf GTI, first 16-valve GTI Mark 2, or perhaps a 2001 GTI Mark 4. 

Energy output, battery measurement, vary, and efficiency specs weren’t launched.

Volkswagen ID.GTI Idea

The ID.GTI Idea is about two inches wider, 1.4 inches taller, 7.2 inches shorter total with a 1.2-inch shorter wheelbase than as we speak’s GTI. Whereas the present GTI can haul to up 19.9 cubic ft of cargo, the ID.GTI Idea can stow as much as 17.3 cubic ft of stuff behind the second row of seats and 47 cubic ft of house behind the entrance seats with the 60:40 rear seats folded. There’s additionally 1.8 cubic ft of extra storage beneath the rear seat backside.

Visually there is not any query the ID.GTI Idea is a Golf GTI for the trendy period. The slim LED lights, purple radiator grille, thick C-pillar, and GTI logos are all longstanding hallmarks. The wheel wells are crammed by 20-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 245/35R20 efficiency tires. 

Volkswagen ID.GTI Idea

Volkswagen launched solely sketches and components of the inside, however no full inside images. The idea automotive is alleged to function a three-spoke steering wheel with a 12 o’clock marker as a driver reference level. The trademark golf ball shifter has been remodeled into the powertrain controller for the assorted modes and profiles. A head-up show that includes augmented actuality is onboard within the idea. Sport seats function plaid inserts to make sure GTI continuity. Like as we speak’s GTI, the inside will probably be absolutely digital with screens for each the gauge cluster and 12.9-inch infotainment system. Studying a lesson from its present errors, Volkswagen highlighted the very fact the ID.GTI Idea options backlit buttons for the local weather controls and different car features. 

Volkswagen did not say when the ID.GTI Idea will enter manufacturing, but it surely’ll be 2026 or later.