The car's interior follows Volkswagen's GT philosophy as well. And this means ergonomics in its purest form, supplemented by features tailored to the Golf GTD. As in every sixth generation Golf, the exceptionally high-quality materials that are used make an immediate impression in their pleasing look and feel. The "top sport seats" – the same as the ones used in the Golf GTI – define a higher standard. Their long-distance touring and racing properties are legendary, as is their styling. In contrast to the GTI, the black sport seats of the GTD are complemented by a light gray in the diamond stripe pattern instead of red. The name of the pattern is identical: "Jacky". As a color for the so-called cap stitching, an elegant light gray ("Art Grey") is used here instead of red ("Flash Red"). The driver and front passenger seats are height adjustable and equipped with a lumbar support. On this car, the seating system can be ordered with full "Vienna" black leather upholstery as an option.
Another highlight is the standard leather three-spoke sport steering wheel. Its lower radius is noticeably flattened, a feature usually reserved for race cars. The horizontal spokes were integrated in the styling of the grip recesses for the hands. The ergonomically ideal grip recesses are covered with smooth leather, while other areas of the wheel feature perforated leather. Also as elegant as it is sporty is the chrome look of the three spokes; the GTD signature was worked into the vertical spoke. The wheel is also available as a multifunctional steering wheel as a special option. When the Golf GTD appears with a DSG transmission, its steering wheel functionality is extended by the addition of shift paddles ("-" left, "+" right) located by the two horizontal spokes.
Also fitted in standard black leather are the parking brake lever and the gearshift surround. Here too, the light gray stitching provides a color contrast. Chrome surrounds are standard on the rotary light switch, controls for the power windows, air vent nozzles and accents for the power mirror adjustment switches. Meanwhile, the instrument and door trim areas are treated with "Black Stripe" gloss-black accents. The pedal caps and foot support are made of stainless steel with an integrated anti-slip rubber profile.
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