Pricing confirmed for new Golf GTI

Volkswagen has confirmed prices for the new Golf GTI, which made its world debut recently at the Paris Motor Show.

Prices will range from £19,995 to £21,820 on the road and it will go on sale in the UK in January 2005.

Standard equipment will include 2Zone electronic climate control; ten-speaker CD player; multifunction computer; ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme); driver, front passenger, front seat side and curtain airbag systems; and automatic driving lights. 17 inch alloy wheels are fitted as standard, with optional 18 inch versions for an additional £445.

The new Golf GTI will have one engine, a 198bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged FSI.