The original performance hatch has returned in the shape in which it was conceived – Volkswagen's Golf GTI can once more be had in three door form.
As part of the renewed Golf 7.5 model line-up, 150 examples of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Edition 1 will be released in August to coincide with the Australian launch of the standard Golf GTI and the Golf R.
"The hot hatch on which all others are implicity based is the Golf GTI," Volskwagen Group Australia Managing Director Michael Bartsch said. "This version is one for the purists."
The three-door Golf GTI Performance Edition 1 is the first in a series of limited release GTI Performance variants foreshadowed last year by the Golf GTI 40 years, a run of 500 that rapidly sold out.
Available in either White Silver or Dark Iron Blue metallic paint, the Golf GTI Performance Edition 1 pricing is revealed early next week with that of the entire 7.5 line-up.
Key additional equipment above the 169kW GTI runs to:
- 180kW/370Nm 2.0 TSI engine with 7 speed DSG
- Front Differential Lock and larger disc brakes
- 19" (Brescia) alloy wheels
- Honeycomb microfleece/Leatherette upholstery
- Premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- Active Info Display
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lane Assist
- Park Assist
- Dynamic Light Assist
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
- Dark tinted rear and rear side windows
- White Silver Metallic and Dark Iron Blue Metallic paint
Each car comes with a complimentary Merchandise Pack of items from the GTI Collection. Valued at $340 it consists of sport bag, umbrella, cup, folding box and beach towel.