What Does GTI Stand for on VW Models?

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI
 

If you’ve never gotten familiar with the offerings from Volkswagen, you might ask what GTI stands for on a VW. GTI is short for VW Grand Touring Injection. This is a fuel-injection system that Volkswagen uses on the VW Golf GTI. Are you interested in learning more about what GTI is and what it means for your drives through Temecula? Let Volkswagen of Murrieta give you all the key details about this incredible fuel-injection technology and the Golf GTI performance specs.

What is GTI, Exactly?

The 1978 Volkswagen Golf GTI represented this technology’s first appearance. With this innovative system, drivers could head from Fallbrook across the country without sacrificing performance. This technology has also been found in various Italian Gran Turismo models, but today, it has a permanent home in the Golf GTI.

Direct fuel-injection systems allow for more efficient fuel consumption, giving Lake Elsinore drivers the following benefits:

  • More power
  • Cleaner emissions
  • Increased fuel economy

This is why you can find such stellar mpg figures on a Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Specs

Now that you know what GTI is, let’s dive deeper into the nitty-gritty. The Golf GTI offers an impressive 258 lb-ft of torque while still getting 32 mpg on the highway according to EPA estimates. However, the benefits don’t stop there. Examine the Golf GTI performance specs below:

Volkswagen Golf GTI Engine Information

  • 2.0L Turbo
  • 228 hp
  • 258 lb-ft of torque
  • 24 city/32 hwy EPA-estimated mpg
  • VAQ front limited-slip differential
  • Drive Mode Selection
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Available DCC® adaptive chassis control

We encourage you to take one of these vehicles on the streets of Murrieta to see how GTI can make every drive thrilling. If you’re interested in broadening your horizons, explore the Jetta GLI and its Grand Luxe Injection system.

Find Your VW Golf GTI in Murrieta

Now you know what GTI stands for on a VW. Would you like to learn more? The reputable sales professionals at Volkswagen of Murrieta are ready to answer every question you have. Explore our new vehicle specials to see this brand at its best, then value your trade with us to make upgrading easy. We can’t wait to see you drive home in a fantastic new Volkswagen.

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