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Pre-sale of the new VW Golf GTI has started

VW recently introduced a redesigned edition of the Golf GTI, and the German company announced that the order book has officially opened. This is the most expensive version of the Golf, which starts at 44,505 euros in the basic version.

The Golf GTI is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine with 262 horsepower (Europe-spec), which is 21 hp more than its predecessor. The engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, instead of the previous 6-speed manual transmission, which is no longer an option. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h.

When it comes to design, the new GTI comes with new LED Plus headlights as standard and an illuminated Volkswagen logo. Matrix IQ.LIGHT LED headlights are also available, but as an option. Even the LED taillights now get a new light signature.

Inside, the spacious cabin is equipped with sports seats with red stitching and the GTI logo embroidered on the backrest, Digital Cockpit Pro digital instruments, a 12.9-inch multimedia screen, and temperature adjustment controls that are now illuminated, and the voice assistant now also integrates ChatGPT.

It’s mounted on 17-inch rims, but buyers can opt for larger 18-inch rims (€705), 19-inch (€865), and Queenstown rims for €1,630.

Source: Volkswagen

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Pre-sale of the new VW Golf GTI has started
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Seat is coming back with an EV that will cost less than 20k euros

Although VW at the Munich Motor Show (4th Sept 2023) confirmed that the SEAT brand is to be fully replaced with CUPRA, the Spanish brand is coming back to the market with a new electric car that will cost under 20,000 euros.

Seat will soon reveal several novelties, and some of them are redesigned editions of the Ibiza and Arona models, and the Ateca SUV. All models will be powered by internal combustion engines. However, this will not be enough because due to the growth in demand for electric cars, Seat will have to return to EVs.

Before the Spanish brand fell into crisis, it achieved good results in the market with its electric model Mii Electric, which gives it hope that the same will happen with the new electric model. It will be a smaller and more affordable car, and the price is the key and decisive factor for Seat’s electric future. This means that the price must not exceed 20,000 euros, which is cheaper than the Cupra Raval.

Chinese car manufacturers are putting a lot of pressure on European manufacturers and are aggressively attacking the market of the old continent. Volkswagen is one of the companies that is trying to find a solution for this, and Seat could be the ace up its sleeve, because the survival of electrification in Europe lies in small car formats in lower price segments.

Source: Autocar

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2025 VW California Camper Van

The redesigned VW California camper van has arrived! A vehicle intended for all adventurers who want a better experience of freedom, with more space and several novelties, and for the first time, it will have a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Volkswagen offers the camper van with three powertrain options: a 2.0-L four-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 150 hp (112 kW), a 2.0-L turbo gasoline engine with 204 hp (152 kW), and a 1.4-L four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine assisted by an electric motor for a total power 245 hp (183 kW). The van will have all-wheel drive (4Motion) and will be able to tow a trailer weighing up to 2,000 kilograms.

When it comes to design, the van got another sliding door on the left side where the kitchen used to be. In fact, the kitchen elements (stove, sink, fridge and drawers) have been moved to the rear, and now passengers can access from both sides, which is much more practical. It will be offered with five equipment packages (Beach, Beach Tour, Beach Camper, Coast and Ocean), and standard equipment includes a roof tent with an insect screen.

The VW California is equipped with awnings on both sides, which gives more shaded space to rest on hot summer days. There is also a 230V plug for powering additional devices. Inside, the seats can be rotated 180 degrees while the rear bench is used as a bed. More space inside, at least to make it easier to stand, is provided by the aluminum pop-top roof. Additional equipment includes a multifunctional tablet that controls LED lighting, USB ports and infotainment. The tablet is placed on an adjustable support so that it can be viewed from multiple angles and used for work and entertainment.

The Ocean equipment package brings two additional batteries, two 230-volt sockets, heated front seats, additional space heating, storage compartments in the roof, a folding table and a 28-liter water tank.

Source: Volkswagen

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2025 VW California Camper Van