Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, sums up the appeal of Volkswagen’s GTI cars: “The perfect combination of driving pleasure and everyday usability-that is what the GTI letters have meant for decades. GTI Concept a highly dynamic time machine. For the first time, it is possible to adjust the drive system, running gear, steering, sound, and even the simulated shift points in the style of one of the historic GTI models-such as the original 1976 Golf GTI, the first 16-valve Golf GTI Mark 2 from 1986 or the 2001 Golf GTI Mark 4 ‘25 years of GTI’. Using a newly developed GTI Experience Control on the center console, the driver can choose which characteristics the ID. This permits realization of a wide range of different GTI profiles. This is possible because the set-up of the electric drive motor and its system can be varied almost infinitely. GTI Concept integrates the powertrain into the control system to an even greater degree than on the gasoline models. Here, the Vehicle Dynamics Manager of the ID. GTI Concept, Volkswagen is presenting a new evolutionary stage of these electronically networked driving dynamics systems. The letter “I” for injection in the GTI name now also stands for intelligence-in the form of the high-performance drivetrain and chassis. ![]() GTI Concept, an electric Volkswagen now has this intelligent system on board for the first time. The Golf GTI and Golf GTI Clubsport were the first Volkswagen models with this traction-control system. A front-axle differential lock-electronically controlled by a Vehicle Dynamics Manager-is used, just like the current generation of the GTI. GTI Concept and turbocharged Golf GTI meet up when it comes to transmitting the power to the front wheels. The way the first electric GTI unleashes its dynamic capabilities is new and exciting. GTI Concept is more than just a show car-it is the first glimpse of the exciting GTI future because the decision has been taken that it will go into production. Volkswagen Head of Design Andreas Mindt already also had the sporty derivative in mind when he produced the first sketches for the ID. Its front-wheel-drive layout, clear design and powerful proportions make it the perfect starting point for a new GTI. 2all concept that was presented in March-a future electric compact car that costs around 25,000 euros that has generated worldwide attention. ![]() The world premiere of this electrifying concept vehicle will take place during this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich (September 5 to 9, 2023), exactly 48 years after the worldwide debut of the first Golf GTI at the IAA in Frankfurt. Volkswagen is now catapulting the DNA of the GTI into the age of electric mobility with the new ID. The Golf GTI, Scirocco GTi, Polo GTI, and up! GTI are all icons. ![]() For decades, the GTI name has stood for Volkswagen compact sports cars.
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