2025 Vw Gti Release Date Europe. Eight months in our 2023 volkswagen golf gti yearlong test car have flown by, and since we took delivery, vw has revealed a midcycle refresh for the 2025 model year. The gti mk8.5 features an electronically controlled front differential lock dubbed xds+, which masterminds the torque flow at each front wheel via a wet multidisc clutch.

Sharp handling, an eager powertrain, and surprising practicality. What’s new in the 2025 volkswagen golf gti?