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Motor 1
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The Electric Volkswagen Golf GTI Will Be a 'Monster'
Volkswagen has teased electric versions of its beloved GTI performance range for years now. The tiny concept from 2023 gave us our first real taste of a performance EV, while the company just recently announced an ID.3 GTI for Europe next year. An electric Golf GTI is also on the docket, and new details have us even more excited for the upcoming electric hot hatch. In an interview with AutoExpress , Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer said that the new Golf GTI EV will be here before the end of the decade—and it will be a "monster." Volkswagen Concept "At the end of the decade, we will bring an electric Golf [GTI], and that will be a monster car," said Schäfer. "I'm very happy with the progress. It's cool. You can make it exciting, it has to be exciting, it has to be authentic. If we bring a GTI, it has to be a [true] GTI." But that's not all. Schäfer also confirmed the arrival of a Golf R EV , which was previously rumored but never outright confirmed. While the electric Golf R will opt for an all-wheel-drive setup, the electric Golf GTI will maintain its signature front-wheel-drive configuration with electric motors powering the front axle exclusively. Both the electric GTI and Golf R models will ride on Volkswagen Group's new Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). The SSP will be used extensively throughout the VW Group portfolio, in every brand from Skoda, to Lamborghini, to Volkswagen. That scalable platform can be broken down by size and price depending on the vehicle, and uses technology that Schäfer dubs "mind-blowing." Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept "We've driven a few prototypes on the new setup, and it's mind-blowing," he says. "What about the sound? What about the total feel, the handling, and so on. It can be done." The electric Golf GTI won't show up for another five years, while the electric Golf R likely won't arrive until after that. The first EV in VW's GTI portfolio will be based on the ID.2 and exclusively for Europe. Essentially, a production version of the concept we saw two years ago. The ID.3 GTI, meanwhile, will also show up sometime next year in Europe. More On The GTI Volkswagen GTI: No Manual, But You Can Play Pac-Man Now Sad: This Is the Last Manual GTI Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: AutoExpress Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major car brand ‘to launch EV version' of popular model next year – and it will be faster than its flagship vehicle
Set to go electric — and it could leave the current top model behind HOT HATCH Major car brand 'to launch EV version' of popular model next year – and it will be faster than its flagship vehicle A MAJOR car brand is set to launch an electric version of one of its most popular models next year – and it's tipped to be even faster than the current flagship. Volkswagen is reportedly preparing to unveil an electric GTI hot hatch, based on its ID.3 model, with a launch expected in 2026, according to 5 The new ID.3 GTI will carry the legendary GTI badge Credit: Getty 5 The ID.3 GTI will deliver around 335hp, that's 13hp more than the current GTX model Credit: Supplied 5 This electric version will reportedly be rear-wheel drive Credit: Photo by Paddy McGrath This comes after the German manufacturer first stepped into the electric hot hatch space last year with the ID.3 GTX. The new ID.3 GTI will carry the legendary GTI badge, though it won't have the fuel injectors that gave the original its name. And unlike traditional GTIs, which have front-wheel drive, this electric version will reportedly be rear-wheel drive. According to Auto Motor and Sport, the ID.3 GTI will deliver around 335hp, that's 13hp more than the current GTX model. VW is also said to be working on major upgrades to the chassis, steering, and suspension to give drivers a more exciting and responsive experience behind the wheel. Interestingly, the electric GTI wasn't part of Volkswagen's original plan. But with delays to the next-generation electric Golf, now expected near the end of the decade, the carmaker is opting for a second facelift of the ID.3 to extend its life on the market. This update is set to bring the ID.3's design and technology closer to the upcoming ID.2 range. The ID.3 first launched in 2019 and saw a refresh in 2023. Inside the Volkswagen ID With the latest facelift, expected in 2026, the ID.3 GTI will take centre stage as VW's new electric performance star. VW has already shown off the ID. GTI concept, which previews the company's first electric car to wear the iconic badge. However, the larger ID.3 GTI now looks likely to beat it to showrooms. Pricing details are still under wraps, but in Germany, the current ID.3 GTX starts at just over €47,000, while the upcoming ID.2 will launch from around €25,000. Naturally, the GTI versions will carry a premium. Several other VW electric models have already received the GTX badge, including the ID.7 saloon, ID.7 Tourer estate, and even the GTX minivan. It's still unclear whether Volkswagen plans to eventually replace GTX with the more recognisable GTI name across its electric range. There's also speculation that an electric R-badged model could follow. And with rumours that VW may redesign the GTI logo to feature a lightning bolt in place of the 'I,' the brand's electric future is certainly shaping up to be electrifying. 5 Interestingly, the electric GTI wasn't part of Volkswagen's original plan Credit: Volkswagen AG
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major car brand ‘to launch EV version' of popular model next year – and it will be faster than its flagship vehicle
A MAJOR car brand is set to launch an electric version of one of its most popular models next year – and it's tipped to be even faster than the current flagship. Volkswagen is reportedly preparing to unveil an electric GTI hot hatch, based on its ID.3 model, with a launch expected in 2026, according to Advertisement 5 The new ID.3 GTI will carry the legendary GTI badge Credit: Getty 5 The ID.3 GTI will deliver around 335hp, that's 13hp more than the current GTX model Credit: Supplied 5 This electric version will reportedly be rear-wheel drive Credit: Photo by Paddy McGrath This comes after the German manufacturer first stepped into the electric hot hatch space last year with the ID.3 GTX. The new ID.3 GTI will carry the legendary GTI badge, though it won't have the fuel injectors that gave the original its name. And unlike traditional GTIs, which have front-wheel drive, this electric version will reportedly be rear-wheel drive. According to Auto Motor and Sport, the ID.3 GTI will deliver around 335hp, that's 13hp more than the current GTX model. Advertisement Read more on Motors VW is also said to be working on major upgrades to the chassis, steering, and suspension to give drivers a more exciting and responsive experience behind the wheel. Interestingly, the electric GTI wasn't part of Volkswagen's original plan. But with delays to the next-generation electric Golf, now expected near the end of the decade, the This update is set to bring the ID.3's design and technology closer to the upcoming ID.2 range. Advertisement Most read in Motors Latest The ID.3 first launched in 2019 and saw a refresh in 2023. Inside the Volkswagen ID With the latest facelift, expected in 2026, the ID.3 GTI will take centre stage as VW's new electric performance star. VW has already shown off the ID. GTI concept, which previews the company's first electric car to wear the iconic badge. However, the larger ID.3 GTI now looks likely to beat it to showrooms. Advertisement Pricing details are still under wraps, but in Germany, the current ID.3 GTX starts at just over €47,000, while the upcoming ID.2 will launch from around €25,000. Naturally, the GTI versions will carry a premium. Several other VW electric models have already received the GTX badge, including the ID.7 saloon, ID.7 Tourer estate, and even the GTX minivan. It's still unclear whether Volkswagen plans to eventually replace GTX with the more recognisable GTI name across its electric range. Advertisement There's also speculation that an electric R-badged model could follow. And with rumours that VW may redesign the GTI logo to feature a lightning bolt in place of the 'I,' the brand's electric future is certainly shaping up to be electrifying. 5 Interestingly, the electric GTI wasn't part of Volkswagen's original plan Credit: Volkswagen AG 5 The ID.3 first launched in 2019 and saw a refresh in 2023 Credit: Alamy Advertisement
