Volkswagen Presents First Electrically Powered GTI Model

Volkswagen ID. GTI. (Doc. Volkswagen Group)

JAKARTA - It is known, Volkswagen has produced quite a lot of electric vehicles. Going forward, VW is also planning to bring in more electric vehicles.

One of the newest is ID. GTI. The car, which is still in the form of the concept, was launched at the IAA Mobility 2023 event which is currently taking place in Germany.

This concept car also extends the life of the GTI model that has existed 48 years ago and for the first time, is presented by the GTI type in the form of an electric vehicle (EV).

Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Thomas Schafer said ID. GTI is a model that VW customers and lovers have been waiting for and waiting for.

"Volkswagen provides what customers want: both electric vehicles, combustion engines, or hybrid, all of our new models are impressive with a fun level of efficiency, intuitive operation, and high quality proven across all fields," Schafer said in a statement. company, Sunday, September 3.

The basic form of ID. GTI has an alignment with the ID. 2all concept, which was launched earlier this year. This is certainly not a coincidence, because the VW design has thought of the GTI concept when designing the concept hatchback.

VW ID. GTI is equipped with a sporty front and back bumper, using a rim inspired by Mk1 GTI. The impression of sporty becomes more pronounced by placing the back wing over the rear window that blends with the top of the vehicle.

The choice of red and black colors in all vehicles makes the ID impression. GTI becomes more aggressive. Grills are also blackened with red trims and GTI emblems located at the back, goal, and also the lower fender.

While in terms of performance, VW has not disclosed further information. VW only revealed that ID. GTI has a single high-powered electric motor with electronic differentials for the front wheels.

VW also presents GTI Experience Control, which offers various adjustments according to the needs and tastes of vehicle users ranging from suspension to a sense of steering, sound, and even makes the simulated gear displacement point imitated GTI from decades ago.

Just like ID. 2all, VW ID. GTI has a digital interior with a double screen. However, the sporty concept model carries a more classic look.

While it is not yet known whether some of these technologies will enter the production stage, it is certain that interior layouts with a 12.9-inch central screen, 10.9-inch driver screens, and various physical controls are almost production items.

The launch of VW ID. GTI is also proof of the manufacturer strengthening its commitment to the electrification segment. VW will launch eleven other new electrification models in 2027.

VW will also separate from combustion engines from 2030 and by 2033, the German manufacturer will produce EVs in Europe. VW also intends to restore other models in the form of electrification such as Golf, T-Roc, Passat, and Tiguan.