KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Volkswagen Golf GTI is coming to India.
- Tigaun R-Line a sportier trim will also launch.
- Virtus/Taigun might get a facelift.
- Will the ID.4 finally launch? Read the full news to find out.
Volkswagen India under, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, is gearing up to launch 4 new products in India this year, and this fresh piece of news has been confirmed. The biggest announcement for petrolheads will be made sometime in May or June, as this German brand will launch the Golf GTI, one of their most desirable cars on the planet. After that, they will announce 3 other cars. Let's take a deep dive into this news, and before that, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is coming to India! I have personally confirmed this news through a Volkswagen dealership based in Gurugram, Haryana. In the USA, this hot hatchback starts at $34,000, which translates to around Rs 29 lakh. However, for India, the price will be higher as it will be a CBU unit. So, expect the price to be between Rs 55 lakh and Rs 60 lakh. The launch is expected to happen in May or June.
Volkswagen Tigaun R - Line
The R-Line will be a new top-of-the-line sports variant of the Volkswagen Tiguan, featuring the same 2.0L TSI EVO engine paired with a 7-DCT gearbox. As the name suggests, the R-Line will bring several changes to both the exterior and interior, enhancing its sportier aesthetics. This will also be a CBU unit and is expected to be priced around Rs 40 lakh ex-showroom, while the other and only available variant costs Rs 35.17 lakh ex-showroom.
Volkswagen ID.4
This electric SUV debuted on Indian soil in March 2024, and it will finally be launched here. Internationally, ID.4 has been on sale for almost half a decade and won the World Car of the Year Award in 2021. Additionally, since this will be a CBU unit, the top variant with the AWD drivetrain will be offered. It uses a 77 kWh Li-ion battery pack, producing 335 hp and 536 Nm of torque. However, the base variant with a 58.0 kWh battery, sending power to only the rear wheels, could also be available.
One More ICE vehicle
There is some mystery surrounding this one, as our source mentioned that a luxury ICE vehicle will also be launched. I believe the Virtus or Taigun could receive an update, bringing more features like ADAS and larger screens. Skoda is also planning to launch the ADAS-equipped facelifts of the Kushaq and Slavia this year.
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Verdict
This is one hell of a lineup, as Volkswagen is finally bringing the Golf GTI to India. However, only limited units will be sold, and in a few weeks, selected dealerships will begin the pre-booking process. Apart from that, the Virtus/Tagun will finally get ADAS. So, 2025 could be a massive year for Volkswagen India, and they might achieve their sales goals.
