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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI UK Pricing Announced, New Golf GTE Plug-In Launched

Volkswagen is launching the 8th-generation Golf GTI in the UK. Pricing has just been announced today, with the six-speed model costing £33,460.
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A lot has been said about the Golf 8 GTI, both good and bad. But objectively speaking, it is an expensive car. The base price puts it more than 10% over the Hyundai i30 N, which starts at £29,810. The Renault Megane RS is also cheaper at £28,995, as is the undisputed king of the FWD car segment, the Civic Type R (£32,820).

But the GTI has such a loyal following that it can get away with stuff like this for now. The hatchback is unassuming and has a premium feel, attracting people who want to pretend they are "normal."

The powertrain for the 2021 model remains a 2-liter turbo, which now produces 242 bhp (245 PS) and 273 pound-feet of torque (370 Nm). The DSG-equipped model will help you reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.2 seconds but is a £1,500 option. And unfortunately, both the Megane RS and the i30 N now have competent twin-clutch gearboxes of their own.

Standard equipment on the GTI is not what you'd call generous, as the 18-inch Richmond wheels are small. However, you still get LED lights, tartan upholstery, heated sports steering wheel, black accents, keyless entry&go, three-zone climate control, and adaptive suspension.

The UK lineup also welcomes the latest generation of Golf GTE. The British car market is rapidly shifting towards plug-in vehicles and the GTE was the first such hot hatch. For 2021, it obviously has a new look, as well as more power.

A combination of 1.4-liter turbo engine and 108 bhp e-motor delivers the same 242 bhp as the GTI, but with more torque, 400 Nm (295 lb-ft). The electrified hot hatch can sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds and will hit 140 mph (225 km/h) while having more EV range than before. Unfortunately, it's quite expensive at £35,960.
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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