Key Features of the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2.0L TSI® Turbocharged Power

The heart of the GTI is its turbocharged 2.0L TSI® four-cylinder, delivering 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. That healthy torque plateau helps the car feel strong around town and up at altitude, while the broad powerband makes passing maneuvers feel effortless. Volkswagen’s TSI® engineering balances responsiveness and refinement, with quick spooling for eager throttle response and a smooth, linear delivery as revs rise. Matched to a front-drive chassis with an electronic limited-slip function and precise steering, the powertrain gives you the immediacy you want when merging onto Powers Boulevard or slicing through mountain switchbacks. It’s the classic GTI formula—quick, willing, and remarkably composed when you ask for more.

DCC Adaptive Chassis Control

Available DCC Adaptive Chassis Control elevates the GTI’s dual personality. With continuously variable damping and selectable modes, DCC tailors suspension behavior to the drive. Dial it softer to take the edge off cracked city streets or stiffen it up for razor-sharp cornering on your favorite route. DCC constantly reads inputs from the road and driver, adjusting within milliseconds to maintain composure. The benefit is tangible: you enjoy a more settled ride day-to-day and tighter, flatter responses when you push. For drivers who want a car that transforms to match their mood and road conditions, DCC is a standout option that maximizes the GTI’s handling heritage.

12.9-Inch Touchscreen Display

The standard 12.9-inch touchscreen is the GTI’s digital centerpiece. The expansive display simplifies navigation, media, vehicle settings, and driver assistance controls, presenting information clearly and reducing menu-diving. Wireless App-Connect keeps your compatible smartphone’s apps at the ready, while the available VW Wi-Fi Hotspot supports passengers with on-the-go connectivity. The interface emphasizes logical organization, quick response, and uncluttered visuals, helping you keep your attention where it belongs—on the road. Combined with helpful smart features like available wireless charging, the GTI’s infotainment suite is designed for the way you live, commute, and travel today.

IQ.DRIVE® Driver Assistance

Standard IQ.DRIVE® adds confidence with a suite of assistance features designed to support attentive driving. Systems such as Travel Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Assist, Front Assist, Active Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, and Emergency Assist help you manage traffic, maintain lane position, and improve situational awareness on busy corridors. Whether you’re navigating afternoon congestion on I-25 or backing out from a crowded trailhead, IQ.DRIVE® is engineered to support you with intuitive alerts and gentle, hands-on assistance. It’s technology designed to make daily driving feel calmer and longer trips less tiring—without diluting your connection to the car.

GTI Clubsport ArtVelours Seating Surfaces

For 2025, the GTI adds a distinctive interior option: GTI Clubsport ArtVelours seating surfaces. Deep bolsters help hold you in place during brisk drives while long-distance comfort remains a priority. The material’s refined texture and patterning complement the GTI’s red accent stitching and driver-focused cockpit, reinforcing the car’s dual mission of performance and everyday liveability. Paired with the flat-bottom steering wheel and clean dash design, the seats make the cabin feel like a well-tailored driving space—modern, purposeful, and unmistakably GTI.