2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI facelift teased - touch controls re...

Shortly after the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 facelift was teased as part of the German manufacturer's 2023 highlights presentation, its performance variant, the Golf GTI has also been shown, albeit in camouflage. In contrast to the previous teaser, this showing of the Golf Mk8 facelift as a GTI is more revealing, with the car shown to feature new headlamps and tail lamps, sharper lines for its front and rear bumpers, and a larger infotainment touchscreen setup akin to the 15-inch screen in the ID.7 fastback. The interior images of the Golf GTI facelift confirmed that the hatchback returns to using conventional buttons on its multi-function steering wheel, instead of the touch-control based system as found on the pre-facelift that had been criticised by users. Powertrain details for the facelifted Golf GTI have yet to be officially confirmed, though the car is expected to continue with a vers...