2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Walkaround and Virtual Test Drive

Eight generations in, this car just keeps getting better. Performance and poise become the ultimate automotive power couple, making the 2023 Golf GTI an absolute beauty inside and out. Improving upon the original formula, the Golf GTI is powered by a spunky 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, sending 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels. A standard VAQ electronic limited slip differential gives you sure-footed traction for a multitude of challenging conditions whether you're in deep rain on a highway or hitting the apex on a tight turn.

The GTI's iconic manual transmission is available for only one more year, as 2024 marks the last year of the standard 6-speed manual transmission. For everyone else, Volkswagen's lightning quick 7-speed dual clutch transmission is here to stay.

The new Vehicle Dynamics Manager system constantly monitors driver inputs to optimize vehicle response. In trims equipped with the dynamic chassic control adaptive dampers, the VDM is capable of adjusting individual wheel damping rates up to 200 times per second. Have the best of both worlds by setting your suspension to a softer setting when on a rough road or in the city, while stiffening it up for longer highway drives or spirited track days.

All the iconic GTI looks are here, but with a retro modern twist. The 2023 Golf GTI includes the red pinstripe across the honeycomb grill, the roof spoiler, chrome plated exhaust tips, and an available black roof for the final manual-transmission models.

It's not all about speed, either. On the inside, the 2023 Golf GTI is packed with luxurious features such as a head-up display, a 10.25" Digital Cockpit Pro instrument cluster, 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, and supportive yet comfortable racing style bucket seats with the iconic plaid pattern.

And finally, every new Volkswagen Golf GTI comes standard with a suite of semi-autonomous safety features. IQ.Drive includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, lane change assistant, and park distance control. Available features include adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and dynamic road sign display.

To learn more about the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, please call 866-343-4933, visit us online at https://www.jpvolkswagensurrey.com, or drop by our dealership in the North Surrey Auto Mall.