Some rumors on the next GTI

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-volkswagen-gti-electric-car-future-cars/

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Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I think the Golf would be an easy hot hatch to electrify as it’s personality is discrete, but I hope we’re not gonna lose hot hatches like the Type R or the equivalent of a Megane RS.

sparky1337@ttrpg.network · 1 pts · 3y

I just hope they treat it better than the original e golf.

NewNewAccount@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y (4 replies)

320hp with instant torque through the front wheels seems like a lot.

El_illuminacho@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Too bad most EVs feel boring compared to ICEs, despite how much power they have. I don't know, I like the power curve of an ICE

NewNewAccount@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y

I saw the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N mimics an ICE power curve with simulated gear changes as well.

So dumb but so awesome at the same time.

Dark_Blade@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y

Then you just gotta hope that HCEs take off.

sparky1337@ttrpg.network · 1 pts · 3y

I agree. I’m thinking 250 would be more than enough. They could keep numbers similar to the mk8 and it would be plenty fast. Although I suspect they will want it to be slightly faster than the mk8.

Desistance@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

$40k for a Golf. That's crazy.

mctit@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

Surely there isn't already a $40k+ Golf being sold...