2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI: What's New

Vehicle Overview

Redesigned for 2015, the Volkswagen GTI is a high-performance sibling of the Golf. It comes as a two- or four-door hatchback and has room for five people. Competitors include the Ford Focus ST, Subaru WRX, Honda Civic Si and Mini Cooper S.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

• Thin honeycomb grille with red stripe
• Gaping lower front intake
• 18-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires; summer tires available
• Dual tailpipes
• LED fog lights
• Available bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights with LED daytime running lights
• Available power moonroof

Interior Highlights

• Plaid cloth upholstery; leather available
• Heated front sport seats
• 60/40-split folding rear seat with pass-through
• Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
• Air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Touch-screen stereo; Fender premium stereo available
• iPod connectivity
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Available navigation system
• Available push-button start

Under the Hood

• 210-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
• Available Performance Package raises engine output to 220 hp and includes larger brakes and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential
• Six-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
• Front-wheel drive
• Available adaptive suspension

Safety Features

• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
• Front-seat side-impact airbags
• Side curtain airbags
• Automatic post-collision braking
• Available backup camera
• Available front and rear parking sensors
• Available forward collision warning