The 2026 VW GTI Goes All Electric, Promises Fun Character
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Volkswagen’s famous GTI hot-hatch performance car is moving to all-electric power, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be a GTI.
  • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    4·
    2 years ago

    I think the Golf would be an easy hot hatch to electrify as it’s personality is discrete, but I hope we’re not gonna lose hot hatches like the Type R or the equivalent of a Megane RS.

  • NewNewAccountEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    320hp with instant torque through the front wheels seems like a lot.

    • sparky1337@ttrpg.networkOPEnglish
      1·
      2 years ago

      I agree. I’m thinking 250 would be more than enough. They could keep numbers similar to the mk8 and it would be plenty fast. Although I suspect they will want it to be slightly faster than the mk8.

    • El_illuminachoEnglish
      21·
      2 years ago

      Too bad most EVs feel boring compared to ICEs, despite how much power they have. I don’t know, I like the power curve of an ICE

      • NewNewAccountEnglish
        1·
        2 years ago

        I saw the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N mimics an ICE power curve with simulated gear changes as well.

        So dumb but so awesome at the same time.

    • mctitEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      Surely there isn’t already a $40k+ Golf being sold…