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Volkswagen Confirms Electric Golf GTI and Golf R for Release by 2030

The iconic performance models will transition to all-electric drivetrains, with the Golf GTI retaining front-wheel drive and the Golf R featuring all-wheel drive.

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Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept (2023)
Wer im ID. GTI Concept Platz nimmt, sitzt auf Sportsitzen und blickt auf zwei einzelne Bildschirme – eine 10,9-Zoll-Cockpit-Anzeige und eine 12,9-Zoll-Infotainment-Steuerung.

Overview

  • Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has officially confirmed that the all-electric Golf GTI and Golf R will launch before the end of the decade.
  • Both models will be built on Volkswagen's new Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), which supports advanced software and fast charging capabilities.
  • The electric Golf GTI will maintain its traditional front-wheel-drive layout, while the Golf R will come with all-wheel drive for enhanced performance.
  • The ID.2 GTI, the first model in Volkswagen’s electric GTI lineup, is scheduled to reach dealerships in late 2026 or early 2027.
  • The ID.3 GTI, featuring rear-wheel drive and approximately 335 PS, is set to debut in 2026 alongside a refreshed version of the standard ID.3.