50 years of GTI (2026)
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50 years of driving pleasure, now electric: Volkswagen launches pre-sale of the ID. Polo GTI
Volkswagen is starting a new chapter in the 50-year history of the GTI: Pre-sale of the all-new ID. Polo GTI begins today, Wednesday. The first all-electric model with the GTI label brings the legendary GTI driving pleasure into the electric future: with spontaneous response, precise handling and a sporty, confident appearance. The 166 kW (226 PS) compact sports car is available with extensive standard equipment from 39,995 euros. -
100-per-cent electric, 100-per-cent GTI: Volkswagen presents the all‑new electric ID. Polo GTI
The GTI for a new era: 50 years after the debut of the first GTI, Volkswagen is now presenting the first all-electric model with the world-famous badge – the completely newly developed ID. Polo GTI with an output of 166 kW (226 PS). It is a powerful and highly agile compact sports car that passes the 100 km/h mark from a standstill in 6.8 seconds – but at the same time is suitable for everyday driving. Like with the first GTI in 1976, the drive power of the new ID. Polo GTI is also transferred to the wheels via the front axle – a maximum of 290 Newton-metres that is available at lightning speed. This power is perfectly proportioned thanks to the electronically controlled front differential lock equipped as standard. The world premiere of the ID. Polo GTI took place today, Friday, at the 24h race at the Nürburgring. Pre-sales are scheduled to start in Germany this autumn at a price of just under 39,000 euros. -
Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of GTI: world premiere of the electric ID. Polo GTI at the 24h Nürburgring
It will be a race weekend all about the three legendary red letters: Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of the GTI at the 24h Nürburgring (14-17 May 2026) – marking half a century of driving pleasure and motorsport passion. At the same time, the Volkswagen brand is opening a new chapter in the anniversary year and will unveil the new ID. Polo GTI in the unique atmosphere at the Nürburgring on Friday. For the first time, an all-electric model will bear the renowned GTI badge. However, the world premiere is just one highlight of this special GTI weekend: just one day later, three Golf GTI Clubsport 24h cars will compete in the world-famous endurance race.
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Volkswagen celebrates five decades of GTI in 2026
Golf GTI history
