Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 marks the seventh generation of the iconic Golf series, succeeding the Mk6 and debuting in Berlin on 4 September 2012. It introduced several key updates that set it apart from its predecessors.
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First GTI on the MQB Platform with Dual Power Outputs
The Mk7 was the first Golf GTI built on Volkswagen's MQB platform and launched in spring 2013 with two engine output versions for the first time, offering a basic version and a higher‑output model.
U.S. Arrival and Consistent Styling
The Mk7 GTI entered the United States market in 2015, retaining the distinctive styling cues that have become synonymous with the GTI lineage.
Lighter, Rigid, and More Efficient Design
Built on the MQB platform, the Mk7 GTI (produced from 2013 to 2020) is lighter, more rigid, and more efficient than earlier GTIs, and it can deliver up to 310 PS in its top‑spec version.
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