In Europe, the Volkswagen Golf GTI comes in different shapes and flavours so you can actually order one in two or four doors, manual or DSG, with or without the optional Performance Package. In fact, you can even have them in Cabriolet body style, which although still based on the previous generation of the Golf platform, has recently been updated.
Even with the soft top removed, there is no lack of typical GTI features both inside and out. This includes the classic chequered seat covers (also optionally available is leather upholstery with red accents), the new multifunction leather steering wheel (including gear knob and hand brake lever in leather) and finally the accents set by eye-catching red decorative stitching.
The exterior comprises details such as the red surround radiator grille with its honeycomb structure, red painted brake callipers, new bumpers and side sill extensions, a new high gloss diffuser, striking “Brooklyn” 17-inch alloy wheels (also optionally 18-inch alloy wheels “Austin”) wheel and the optional rear spoiler.
Like all GTI models, the Cabriolet also has a sport chassis and an electronic differential lock (XDS) which additionally improves traction and handling properties. The standard equipment of the Golf GTI Cabriolet also includes Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) and the equipment from the “Light & Sight Pack”. The reason why the Golf GTI Cabriolet is also pleasantly quiet when the soft top is closed is due to the three-layered soft top which remains perfectly in place even at high speeds and provides maximum driving comfort even on long trips. Speaking of roofs, Volkswagen has a new soft top colour on offer called “Garnet Red” as well as “Black” and “Deep Blue”.
The new edition of the sporty convertible has exactly the same performance as the classic GTI model with its 217hp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol direct injection engine paired to a 6-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG). This engine accelerates the Golf GTI Cabriolet from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and it is equipped with a stop/start system as standard.
The upgraded Golf GTI Cabriolet can be ordered from German Volkswagen dealers with prices start from 37,075 euros.
