Volkswagen will produce an EV model of its GTI sizzling hatch

Volkswagen’s ID lineup is fairly nicely fleshed out by now, with autos starting from the ID.2all compact to the ID.four crossover — however the place are the fanatic autos? VW has answered that query with the ID.GTI idea, an electrical sizzling hatch that can finally head to manufacturing. 

Very like unique GTI that impressed it (the “I” now not stands for injection however “intelligence”), it is a sporty, compact hatch that appears quick standing nonetheless. Measurement-wise, it is shorter however taller than the present Golf GTI, with barely extra inside quantity. The ID.GTI relies on (and strongly resembles) the ID.2all compact, including options like 20-inch wheels, entrance, aspect and rear spoilers, a rear diffuser, a honeycomb grill, striped graphics, LED fog lights and extra. 

It’s going to have dealing with and efficiency tweaks as nicely, however VW did not present any particulars. The ID.2all comes with a 223HP motor, good for a 62MPH dash in underneath seven seconds, with an estimated 280-mile vary. The ID.GTI is prone to beat these figures handily, although, and the highest velocity must be quicker too. 

VW did say that the ID.GTI would have an electronically-controlled front-axle differential lock providing traction management, similar to the present Golf GTI. And it’ll work even higher, the corporate wrote, “as a result of the setup of the electrical drive motor, as any electrical system, may be diverse virtually infinitely.” It additionally has a low middle of gravity to help dealing with, because of the battery’s location within the car ground.

Inside, the ID.GTI idea has tartan sport seats, a drive selector, a sportier steering wheel and a 10.9-inch instrument cluster, together with a 12.9-inch infotainment system. It additionally options an AR head-up show, projecting info like speeds and even observe structure, each for the driving force and entrance passenger. A particular GTI button prompts a purple lighting scheme. 

Volkswagen mentioned that it’ll produce the ID.GTI idea, however did not say when or what it will promote for. It is a good wager that it will arrive across the identical time because the ID.2all, although, which is priced underneath $30,000 and slated for a 2025 launch.