Volkswagen commences GTI booking in India

The limited edition 3-door GTI will come equipped with 7-speed automatic DSG transmission producing 192 PS power.

Volkswagen commences GTI booking in India
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Nov 03 2016 | 5:39 PM IST
German carmaker Volkswagen has commenced bookings for its sports hatchback GTI in India which has been priced at Rs 25.65 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai).

The limited edition 3-door GTI will come equipped with 7-speed automatic direct-shift gearbox (DSG) transmission producing 192 PS power.

"The GTI is one of its kind in the performance hatch segment and is designed for the petrol heads who are well versed with the GTI philosophy," Volkswagen (VW) Passenger Cars India Director Michael Mayer said in a statement.

Also Read

Volkswagen GTI remains the icon for all sporty cars and Volkswagen is extremely proud to bring this phenomenon to India, he added.

The GTI will come equipped with various safety features including six airbags, ABS, hill-hold and ESP.

With the introduction of GTI, Volkswagen aims to bolster its presence in the performance cars category in India.

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Nov 03 2016 | 5:28 PM IST

Next Story