2021 VW Golf GTI Clubsport revealed | Price, Specs & Release Date
The new 2021 VW Golf GTI Clubsport has been revealed. With 296hp, front-wheel-drive transmission, an updated design and tweaked suspension, the GTI Clubsport is set to take on competition such as the BMW M135i and Audi S3.
Here's what we know about the 2021 VW Golf GTI Clubsport so far:
- Will feature a turbocharged 2.0-litre 296hp four-cylinder engine
- Will be front-wheel-drive transmission only
- Will come in a dual-clutch 7-speed automatic gearbox
- Features brand new exterior design with more aggressive styling
- Has tweaked and lowered suspension to make the car more track-focused
- Will feature a two-part rear racing spoiler
- Has some interior upgrades such as sports seats
2021 UPDATE: The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8 is now available to lease by clicking here.
How much will it cost?
Volkswagen hasn't officially given out any pricing on the 2021 GTI Clubsport yet, but given its prestige and notable upgrades, you'd be looking in the range of £32,000 to £40,000 depending on spec.
The 2021 GTI Clubsport is aiming to compete with similarly priced hot hatches such as the Audi S3 Sportback, BMW M135i, Hyundai i30 N, Ford Focus ST and Mercedes AMG A35.
Specification List
Although we don't know the pricing, Volkswagen has been kind enough to give us some details about the car's impressive specs. The exterior has brand new sleek and aggressive styling along with some nice interior upgrades such as race-focused sports seats.
- Horsepower: 296bhp
- 0-60 time: Less than six seconds
- Torque: 295 lb-ft
- Engine Size: Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder
- Transmission Layout: Front-wheel-drive
- Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Release Date
As much as we'd love to give an official UK release date, Volkswagen hasn't revealed any details on this yet. However, we've been told to expect the VW GTI Clubsport to be available on the UK market in 2021.
-- 2021 UPDATE --
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