Limited-time offer price of 199,999 RMB / Configuration adjustments: 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI launched. On November 7th,

we learned from FAW-Volkswagen that its compact sedan, the 2026 Golf GTI, has officially launched, offering one configuration priced at 211,900 RMB, with a limited-time offer price of 199,999 RMB. As the eighth-generation model, it is built on the MQB Evo platform and equipped with a 2.0T engine, boasting 162 kW and 350 Nm of torque. As a model year update, it mainly upgrades its configuration, while the exterior design largely retains the style of the previous model. In brief, the car features a narrow-strip front grille with a continuous red ring trim strip, paired with exaggerated air intakes on both sides, giving it a sporty feel. At the rear, the car is equipped with dual exhaust outlets on both sides, along with a large spoiler on the roof, further enhancing its sporty character. In addition, the car will also be equipped with five-spoke petal-shaped wheels with red brake calipers. As a model year update, it adds remote parking, Bluetooth key, and remote start functions compared to the previous model. The wireless charging power for mobile phones has been upgraded from 15W to 40W, the leather steering wheel has been replaced with a leather one, and the in-car air purifier has been removed. The remote functions of the mobile app have also been upgraded, adding door control, vehicle start, air conditioning control, owner services (finding gas stations and parking lots), and scheduling maintenance/repairs. As a model year update, the upgrades mainly focus on configuration, while the exterior design largely retains the style of the previous model. In short, the car features a narrow-slat front grille with a continuous red ring trim strip, paired with exaggerated air intakes on both sides, giving it a sporty look. At the rear, the car is equipped with dual exhaust outlets on both sides, along with a large spoiler on the roof, further enhancing its sporty appeal. In addition, the car will be equipped with five-spoke petal-shaped wheels with red brake calipers. As a model year update, this version adds features such as remote parking, Bluetooth key, and remote start compared to the previous model. It also upgrades the wireless charging power from 15W to 40W, replaces the leather steering wheel with a leather one, and removes the in-car air purifier. The remote functions via the mobile app have also been upgraded, adding door control, vehicle start, air conditioning control, owner services (finding gas stations and parking lots), and scheduling maintenance/repairs. In terms of dimensions, it measures 4289/1788/1468mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2631mm. For power, it will be equipped with a 2.0T engine (model EA888-DTJ) producing a maximum power of 220 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm. It is paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The vehicle requires 95-octane gasoline. The suspension features a front MacPherson strut independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension.