2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years REVIEW | The Hot Hatch Champion
THE VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI CLAIMS CREDIT FOR STARTING THE HOT HATCH 'THING'. And, 40 years after its introduction, it is still the benchmark by which other hot hatches are measured.
To commemorate the occasion, Volkswagen has launched the limited edition Golf GTI 40 Years, based on the European Clubsport model, but given a few Australian-specific touches.
More than just a ‘wheels and decals’ special, the GTI 40 Years is the most powerful factory GTI yet.
Vehicle Style: Small hot hatch
Price: $ 46,990 manual, $48,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 195kW/350Nm (213kW/380Nm overboost) 2.0 4cyl turbo petrol | 6sp manual, 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 7.1 l/100km | Tested: 8,5 l/100km
OVERVIEW
The Golf GTI 40 Years is one for the fans. It's there in the unique front bumper design, the stacked rear spoiler and the ‘Ruby’ alloy wheels named by Aussie GTI devotees (ruby is the traditional 40th anniversary gemstone and the birthstone of July in case you were wondering).