Volkswagen could relaunch its sporty GTI brand in India

Volkswagen might bring either the Polo GTI or the Golf GTI to India.

According to a media report, Volkswagen may reintroduce the GTI brand in India. It is said that the carmaker might bring either the Polo GTI or the Golf GTI to India.

Ashish Gupta, Brand Head of Volkswagen India, said, "There's a sizable enthusiast community who love our GTI brand, so yes, we are evaluating." Gupta stopped short of confirming the specific model that VW might introduce in India. 

The Polo GTI was available in India back in 2016. It was imported as a completely built unit (CBU) and was available in limited numbers. The carmaker might adopt a similar strategy this time as well. 

The latest-gen Polo GTI is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 207 BHP. The engine is paired with a 7-speed DSG, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds.

The Golf GTI is a larger hatchback and is more expensive than the Polo. It uses a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 245 BHP and can achieve 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds.

Source: Autocar India