the entry-level GTI Original will kick off from $37,490 before on-road costs when it arrives in January.
This price point makes the GTI Original $4000 cheaper than its five-door GTI counterpart, which starts from $41,490 following its mid-life update in August.
Coinciding with the release of the Golf '7.5' facelift, Volkswagen introduced the GTI Performance Edition 1, a three-door, DSG-only special that cost $47,990 and was limited to 150 units.
According to Volkswagen Australia, the addition of the GTI Original comes in response "to demand for a variant with three doors and minimal embellishment", as opposed to the highly
its lower starting price, the GTI Original maintains the same engine tune as the GTI, pumping out 169kW of power from 4500rpm to 6200rpm and 350Nm of torque between 1500rpm and 4400rpm
quipment in the GTI Original includes black 18-inch 'Sevilla' alloy wheels with red pinstripes, sports suspension, driving profile selection, 'Original' tailgate badge, bi-LED headlights and LED front fog lights.
Inside, the three-door features 'Clark' tartan upholstery, leather sports steering wheel, 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support and dual-zone clim
d-spot monitoring, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, dynamic LED headlights, park assist and a proactive occupant protection system.
Notable omissions from the five-door GTI's features list include adaptive chassis control, keyless entry/start and ambient lighting.
In keeping with its purist mantra, the GTI
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