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The Volkswagen GTI models may refer to: Volkswagen Gol GTI, a performance-oriented B-segment /supermini/ subcompact hatchback produced between 1989 and 2000 Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit GTI, a performance-oriented C-segment /small family car/ compact hatchback produced since 1976
The Volkswagen Golf (listen ⓘ) is a compact car/small family car produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada (Mk1 and Mk5), and as the Volkswagen Caribe [1] in Mexico (Mk1).
The newest Golf looks a lot like the outgoing car, but a few key changes make the hot hatch stand out a bit more.
The GTI body kit became available on a non-injection Golf and was sold as the "Driver" trim level in Europe. While the GTI remained a trim level in the Golf lineup in Europe, in some markets, it was (and continues to be) marketed as a separate model line. The MK2 Golf remained in production until the launch of the MK3 model in August 1991.
The car credited with establishing the popularity of hot hatches is the Volkswagen Golf GTI, [11] [13] [14] which was announced at the 1975 Frankfurt Motor Show. [15] and released in July 1976. [16] The Golf GTI was originally designated to be sold only in West Germany, but from 1977 Volkswagen began exports of the (left-hand drive only) GTI. [17]
The Volkswagen Group A platform is an automobile platform shared among compact and mid-size cars of the Volkswagen Group. The first version debuted in 1974 and was originally based on the engineering concept of the Volkswagen Golf Mk1 , and is applicable to either front- or four-wheel drive vehicles, using only front-mounted transverse engines .
A Grand Tourer Injection (from Italian Gran Turismo Iniezione) - abbreviated to GTI or GTi - is a fuel-injection car model variant. Traditionally used for grand tourer cars, the term is now applied to various hot hatchbacks , even though they do not have the luxury traditionally associated with grand tourers.
A low-cost variation of the A0 platform for the Indian market was introduced in 2019 and utilized for vehicles released from 2021. [33] [34] Škoda Kushaq (2021–present) [35] Škoda Slavia (2021–present) [36] Škoda Kylaq (2025–present) Volkswagen Tera (2025) Volkswagen Taigun/T-Cross (2021–present) [37] Volkswagen Virtus / Polo Sedan ...