Electric Vehicles
A Concept of Volkswagon’s EV GTI Has Just Been Revealed
Volkswagon is hopping on the EV bandwagon with am EV GTI concept.
In some of my past posts, I’ve chatted about cool electric cars, and you can find those linked down below. But in this post, I’m gonna dive into the freshest scoop from Volkswagen: their brand-new electric GTI concept!
Volkswagen just dropped a bombshell at the Munich Motor Show, and it’s got all the electric car enthusiasts buzzing. Brace yourselves because they’ve unveiled a concept car carrying the iconic GTI badge. Yep, you read that right — a GTI that runs purely on electricity.
Now, before you start revving up, let’s be clear; this baby’s still a concept. But it’s like a sneak peek into the electric future of Volkswagen’s GTI lineup. So, what’s the scoop on this electrified GTI concept?
First things first, it’s a five-door, five-seater hatchback. And while it’s still in the concept phase, it shares its DNA with the ID.2all concept, which Volkswagen teased us with earlier this year. That one was all about giving us a glimpse of what an affordable electric car might look like, clocking in at around $30,000. Now, with this GTI concept, they’re spicing things up.
Imagine this: well-defined wheel arches, wrapped around stylish 20-inch alloys, a front chin that screams motorsport with tow hooks, and that iconic red GTI flair on the grille and steering wheel. Oh, and they’ve taken a modern twist on the original Golf GTI’s fabric sports seats — giving this ride some serious sporty vibes.
VW’s been a bit coy on the specs, but they spilled the beans on the regular ID.2all all-concept. We’re talking 222 horsepower, 0 to 62 mph in under 7 seconds, a top speed of 99 mph, and a range of around 280 miles.
Hold your horses, though. The GTI version is bound to be beefier and quicker, but the range might take a slight hit. VW also mentioned a 10 to 80 percent charge in just 20 minutes for the regular model.
So, when can we get our hands on this electrifying GTI? Well, the production version of the regular ID.2 is set to roll out in 2025, and you can bet the GTI won’t be far behind. As for the price tag, it’s anyone’s guess, but if the base ID.2 slips in under £21,000, we’re thinking the hot GTI might hit around $35,000.
Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate the nods to the OG Golf GTI from 1976. There’s that iconic red stripe at the 12 o’clock mark on the steering wheel, and they’ve gone old-school with a driving mode selector that’s a throwback to the legendary ‘golf ball’ gear knob of the first GTI. It’s like VW’s paying homage to its roots.
But it’s not all about the past; they’re diving into the future with a 10.9-inch digital display in front of the driver and a massive 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen. VW claims it’s “already a near-production version with its intuitive graphics and menu structure.” Let’s hope it’s easier to navigate than the headache-inducing system in the ID.3.
But they’re not stopping there. The GTI comes equipped with a “practical small thumbwheel” on the dashboard for adjusting music volume — something sorely missed in today’s electric VWs.
Plus, they’ve got physical scroll wheels on the steering wheel, and instead of the ID.3’s confusing setup, they’ve got dedicated buttons for all four electric windows. It’s like they’re saying, “We heard you, and we’re fixing it.”
Now, check this out for practicality — the rear bench seat can be folded up, revealing extra storage space that you can lock, and there are chargers for laptops, phones, and tablets. VW’s gone all-in on making this GTI not just a concept, but a seriously practical ride.
Final Words
So, here’s the deal — VW might call it a concept, but we’ve got a feeling it’s oh-so-close to the real deal.
And with all these improvements and nods to the GTI legacy, it’s shaping up to be an electric hot hatch we can’t wait to get our hands on. Vroom vroom, electric style!
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