Volkswagen GTI EV “more exciting” than current hot hatches

8 August 2024, 9:10 am

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Volkswagen GTI EV “more exciting” than current hot hatches
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Volkswagen GTI EV “more exciting” than current hot hatches
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Future all-electric Volkswagen GTI models, including the production VW ID. GTI Concept, will surpass their petrol predecessors in driving excitement, according to Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer. The ID. GTI Concept, showcased at the 2023 Munich motor show, is 93% production-ready and based on the MEB-Small front-drive EV platform. It shares components with the Cupra Urban Rebel and features a 250kW electric motor, capable of 320kW on over-boost, achieving 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds. Expected to cover up to 400km between charges, the GTI could hit the Australian market by 2026-2027, priced around $60,000.

Brands mentioned: Volkswagen, Cupra, Hyundai

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