VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI

BEST OF 2025

- Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India

It's great to finally have the iconic GTI nameplate in India. But, for someone who wants one today - with allocations already sold out - what should they do?

I'm really glad we could bring the car to the Indian market this year.

We received a limited allocation, and it was a runaway success – selling out even before they arrived. We are working on securing allocations for next year. I'm also happy that Indian customers – among millions globally, 37 million to be precise – are now joining the Golf GTI family.

The GTI badge has a cult following. But beyond that, does a halo model like the Golf GTI have a wider impact on the rest of the Volkswagen range in India?

Absolutely! Volkswagen's positioning is 'aspirational premium,' and models like the Golf GTI and the Tiguan R-Line reinforce that. Their presence has a positive rub-off across the portfolio, including the Taigun and Virtus. Most of the cars we sell are top-of-the-line variants - GT Line and GT Plus - so the halo definitely helps and we will continue to build toward that positioning.