Archive for the ‘VW Golf GTI’ Category

How is the interior of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Monday, September 12th, 2022
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rear and Side View

What are the interior features of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

With the aim to provide you with an exemplary driving experience, the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI has an excellent interior that will charm its passengers. Join us at Elgin Volkswagen in Elgin, IL, to know what the interior features of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI are. Continue reading for more information.  

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What powers the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Tuesday, May 24th, 2022
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI on road

Engine and Performance Specifications of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI

After being the fan-favorite hot hatch for nearly half a century since its inception, the Volkswagen Golf GTI comes back to the US market with improvements and refinedness in their 2022 models. The legacy of being a top-selling hatchback globally exists for a fair reason: undisputed reliability and absolute fun to drive. Let’s check out the performance features of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI at Elgin Volkswagen in Elgin, IL.

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What’s the difference between the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and 2022 Volkswagen Golf R?

Friday, May 14th, 2021
2022 Volkswagen Golf R in futuristic room

2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Vs. 2022 Volkswagen Golf R

Starting in 2022, the regular Volkswagen Golf hatchback and station wagon models will be discontinued in the USA. In this new era, America will only receive the performance-oriented Golf GTI and Golf R models. Luckily, both of these are truly beloved, highly acclaimed machines.

With the Golf GTI kicking off a new generation and the Golf R making its return to the VW lineup after a brief hiatus, customers keep asking here at Elgin Volkswagen: what’s the difference between the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and 2022 Volkswagen Golf R?

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What’s New on the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Thursday, February 18th, 2021
The side view of a red 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI parked on a salt flat.

An Overview of the New Features Coming to the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI

As one of the longest-tenured hatchbacks on the world market, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a model fit for performance. Despite its small stature, the model is big on acceleration and fun. Plus, several improvements could be coming to the upcoming 2022 rendition. While the model won’t be available in the United States until later in 2021, Elgin Volkswagen investigates what features may be coming to the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI.

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Is there a break-in period for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Thursday, February 13th, 2020
Two spliced images of a 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and the silhouette of a rabbit.

It used to be common knowledge that when driving a new car, the driver should be mindful of a break-in period, a certain amount of time wherein one would “baby” the vehicle. This “easing-in” of the new machine lead to longer engine life and smoother functionality overall.

However, there is a division of opinions about modern new vehicles and whether or not they require a break-in period. Does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI need to be broken in?

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Does the 2019 Golf GTI have a VW Digital Cockpit?

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
White 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI drives by.

Digital Cockpit and Infotainment Features on the 2019 Golf GTI

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI continues to get oodles of acclaim for being an excellent, fun-to-drive machine. It also gets praised for its high-quality interior, which of course includes a selection of the latest automotive tech. But does this include the digital cockpit?

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What rims are available for the 2019 Golf GTI?

Thursday, November 21st, 2019
White 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI drives by.

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rims

Adding the right rims to your car can give just the look that you need. The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI is an acclaimed sporty performer, and it’s got an excellent selection of rims to match its stylish zest. Let’s take a look at the wheels available for the 2019 Golf GTI. (more…)