Category Archives: VW Golf GTI

2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rear and Side View

How is the interior of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

What are the interior features of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

With the aim to provide you with an exemplary driving experience, the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI has an excellent interior that will charm its passengers. Join us at Elgin Volkswagen in Elgin, IL, to know what the interior features of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI are. Continue reading for more information.  

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2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI on road

What powers the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Engine and Performance Specifications of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI

After being the fan-favorite hot hatch for nearly half a century since its inception, the Volkswagen Golf GTI comes back to the US market with improvements and refinedness in their 2022 models. The legacy of being a top-selling hatchback globally exists for a fair reason: undisputed reliability and absolute fun to drive. Let’s check out the performance features of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI at Elgin Volkswagen in Elgin, IL.

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2022 Volkswagen Golf R in futuristic room

What’s the difference between the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and 2022 Volkswagen Golf R?

2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Vs. 2022 Volkswagen Golf R

Starting in 2022, the regular Volkswagen Golf hatchback and station wagon models will be discontinued in the USA. In this new era, America will only receive the performance-oriented Golf GTI and Golf R models. Luckily, both of these are truly beloved, highly acclaimed machines.

With the Golf GTI kicking off a new generation and the Golf R making its return to the VW lineup after a brief hiatus, customers keep asking here at Elgin Volkswagen: what’s the difference between the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and 2022 Volkswagen Golf R?

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The side view of a red 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI parked on a salt flat.

What’s New on the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

An Overview of the New Features Coming to the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI

As one of the longest-tenured hatchbacks on the world market, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a model fit for performance. Despite its small stature, the model is big on acceleration and fun. Plus, several improvements could be coming to the upcoming 2022 rendition. While the model won’t be available in the United States until later in 2021, Elgin Volkswagen investigates what features may be coming to the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI.

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Two spliced images of a 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and the silhouette of a rabbit.

Is there a break-in period for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

It used to be common knowledge that when driving a new car, the driver should be mindful of a break-in period, a certain amount of time wherein one would “baby” the vehicle. This “easing-in” of the new machine lead to longer engine life and smoother functionality overall.

However, there is a division of opinions about modern new vehicles and whether or not they require a break-in period. Does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI need to be broken in?

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