Volkswagen confirmed that the Golf GTi will arrive in Argentina at the beginning of November. The highly anticipated hot hatch will return in its Mk VIII generation, with a facelift.
The Golf GTi will feature a 2.0 turbocharged engine with 245 hp and 370 Nm, a seven-speed DSG transmission, and front-wheel drive. The price has not yet been announced.
Volkswagen confirmed that the Golf GTi will arrive in Argentina at the beginning of November
What the new Volkswagen Golf GTi coming to Argentina will be like
The Golf GTi Mk 8.5 will return to the Argentine market after a period without local presence due to import restrictions and internal taxes.
The model had a previous presentation in Cariló during last summer. Additionally, Autoblog participated in the regional launch held in Brazil in May.
For Argentina, the configuration is already confirmed and includes a mechanical setup focused on sporty performance.
Engine: 2.0 turbocharged.
Power: 245 hp.
Torque: 370 Nm.
Transmission: seven-speed DSG automatic with dual clutch.
Drive: front-wheel.
Suspension: sporty.
Wheels: 18 inches.
How will the new Volkswagen Golf GTi arriving in Argentina be
How much could the Golf GTi cost in Argentina
The price of the Golf GTi is still the main unknown. The model will be imported from Germany and will incur a 35% tariff as it does not qualify for customs benefits.
At the same time, its value will be benchmarked against other sports cars that are already present in the Argentine market.
Toyota GR Yaris: 300 hp, 400 Nm, and all-wheel drive. Costs $70,000 with a manual transmission and $71,800 with an automatic.
Subaru WRX Performance: 275 hp, 350 Nm, and all-wheel drive. Costs $62,000 with a manual transmission.
Audi S3 Sportback: 333 hp, 420 Nm, and Quattro all-wheel drive. Costs $79,700.
Audi A3 40 TFSi: shares engine, platform, transmission, and drive with the Golf GTi. Has 190 hp, 320 Nm, and costs $62,700.
How much could the Golf GTi cost in Argentina
When will the price of the Volkswagen Golf GTi be revealed
The Golf GTi has a community of followers eagerly awaiting its return to the Argentine market. However, its pricing strategy will need to consider the values of other sports models.
The final figure has not yet been disclosed, and Volkswagen will announce it in November, when the Golf GTi will begin sales in Argentina.
