New Volkswagen Golf Plug-In Hybrids Are More Impressive Than Ever
The official facelift for the Volkswagen Golf is finally here even though the all-electric model still hasn’t arrived. Both plug-in Golfs are called eHybrid and GTE which come behind the electrified GTI model. These vehicles have a 1.5-liter TSI eco2 gas engine that works with the electric motor. The eHybrid model gets 201 horsepower, while the GTE gets 268 horsepower.
It seems that the U.S. will only get the Golf GTI version, whereas Europeans will be able to get the plug-in hybrids. Two new screen sizes will be offered on the new Golf models, either a 10.4-inch touchscreen or a 12.9-inch touchscreen. New features also include new LED headlights, LED taillights, and a new front bumper.
Volkswagen Golf GTI EV
Volkswagen is working hard to produce a new car to enter the EV world, the Golf GTI EV, which will be in its eighth generation. A big goal for the latest Golf GTI EV model is to offer an easy and fun way to drive the vehicle. The Volkswagen Golf GTI EV will be made on the MEB 21 EV platform and produce 320 horsepower with the new APP550 motor, like the ID.7 sedan. The all-new Volkswagen Golf GTI EV will cost around $40,000 (plus destination fee) and is expected to go on sale in 2026.
A Previous Powerful Golf GTI Model
To celebrate Volkswagen GTI turning 40 this year (the US version), there will be a 2023 special 40th Anniversary Edition GTI model. The 2023 special edition vehicle comes with 40th-anniversary badging and exclusive colors of Tornado Red, Urano Gray, Opal White Pearl, and Pomelo Yellow Metallic. Another added feature will be that the roof, wheels, and mirror caps come in black.
For the interior design, there will be the original plaid cloth seats that are also found in the S and SE trim. The platform for the 40th Anniversary Edition is of the entry-level S trim, with added items saved for the top-sec Autobahn. This includes adaptive dampers, 19-inch wheels with 235-35 summer tires, and speed-sensitive steering. Volkswagen stated that the redline-accented wheels come from the European GTI Clubsport 45.
This special edition vehicle has the same 241-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 as all the other U.S. GTI models. The starting price for the S trim is $30,530 (plus destination fee), the SE cost is $35,330 (plus destination fee), and the Autobahn trim starts at around $39,070 (plus destination fee). The VW 40th Anniversary Edition will also be available in North America, starting with 1,500 units.
Once the 2023 Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition goes on sale, it will cost $33,055 (plus destination fee) with the manual transmission, and the cost for the automatic will be $33,855 (plus destination fee). More features that come with the extra $3,000 cost are 19-inch alloy wheels, a lit-up grille, the number “40” appearing on the door sills, the bottom of the steering wheel, and a manual shift knob.
The Excitement Sure Is There
Even though the new Volkswagen Golf plug-in hybrids may never come to the U.S. doesn’t mean all hope is lost. While you wait and see, come on down to Nye Automotive Group to check out any of the other impressive Volkswagen vehicles today!