(Keywords: adaptive suspension, tire inclination change, electronic differential lock, 2.)0t+7dct）
The mid-facelift Volkswagen Golf GTI arrived as scheduled, divided into two versions, the standard version and the Clubsport, equipped with the classic EA888 engine, the power has been increased compared with the old model, and at the same time, the appearance, interior design and chassis tuning have been modified, in the international market, GTI has always provided a manual transmission version, but due to the market downturn, the 2024 model has canceled the manual transmission, so what are the changes in the new car? Let's break it down in detail.
Chassis suspension
Compared to the old model, the suspension height of the new car has been reduced by 15mm, and a new suspension geometry has been adopted, the base structure of the front MacPherson suspension and the rear four-link suspension has been retained, but the positive camber of the front axle has been increased, which allows the wheels to be more close to the ground when cornering at high speeds, and when entering corners, the progressive steering response is more direct, and there is more feedback when cornering, allowing the driver to perceive the vehicle.
The new car is also equipped with a vehicle dynamics manager, which acts like the "brain" that controls the entire chassis. Integrated control electronic differential lock (XDS), adaptive suspension (optional) and front axle limited-slip differential (VAQ). Through different driving modes, it brings different vehicle handling and driving experience.
DCC adaptive suspension adjusts the suspension damping of individual wheels at a rate of 200 times per second, while at the same time, depending on the grip of cornering, the wheels on the inside of the corner automatically brake, further reducing understeer.
Although the domestic version of the GTI is not equipped with a limited-slip differential, on the overseas version, the front axle VAQ is standard, and the integrated electronic design variable lock ratio does not negatively affect the steering accuracy compared to the fully mechanical differential lock. The locking torque is controlled by a multi-plate clutch between the differential cage and the right axle, and the front-axle differential lock reduces power waste and wheel slip when cornering, improving performance and driving pleasure on the other.
evo4***ea888
* The engine of the Golf GTI has been redesigned with the ECU management system, equipped with EVO4***EA888, but the domestic version is still the third generation machine, the EVO4 engine uses new fuel injectors, which increases the injection pressure from 200 bar to 350 bar, after updating materials such as pistons and connecting rods, reducing friction inside the engine, and meeting stricter emission regulations while increasing power.
2.The power of the 0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine has increased by 15 horsepower to 262 horsepower, matched with a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, in the proportion of sales in the global market, manual transmission models are minimal, and the domestic version only has automatic transmission, but in Europe and the United States, the old model provides manual, and the manual transmission in Europe is also not selling well, while 40% of people in the North American market choose manual, and on the mid-term facelift model, the manual transmission model is canceled.
The practicality of the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
First drive
* Golf GTI provides Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual and other driving modes, daily driving with ECO or Comfort comfort mode, while Sport mode is suitable for mountain driving, which can make the vehicle more flexible, during acceleration, the foot feel of the accelerator pedal has also changed, the throttle is more linear, and reduces roll through adaptive suspension, Golf GTI Clubsport has more SPECIAL mode, Specially tuned for the Nürburgring, the car's steering, roll, transmission, etc. can be controlled. The GTI's acceleration results have not been officially announced, but judging from the power changes, it is faster than the old model.
In terms of styling, the mid-cycle facelift has redesigned the headlights and taillights with sharper styling, drawing inspiration from the design of the R high-performance version, and the illuminated Volkswagen logo of the standard Golf is retained on the GTI. Twin chrome exhaust pipes protrude from the rear bumper, rims are available in 17-19 inch styles, and the paint paint adds Crystal Ice Blue Metallic, Lotus Silver Metallic, Oyster Silver Metallic and Grenadira Black Metallic.
Second brake
For a high-performance hatchback, in addition to the power and suspension modifications, the brakes are also a key step, **GTI's brakes have been redesigned, the brakes are pin discs and aluminum brake tanks, and the weight is reduced by 600 grams per side. The electromechanical brake servo system provides more precise brake control. For example, in daily driving, the braking is linear and does not make people feel "hit the wall", while at high speeds, the braking force is on call, and the larger brake master cylinder combined with the shorter brake pedal travel brings a sportier braking feel and the braking distance is also shortened.
Third ride
The interior is not much different from the old model, but it adopts a *** infotainment system, updated hardware and software, 12The 9-inch** touchscreen has a tablet-like design with 10The 2-inch LCD instrument is close to the ID series. The old touch-sensitive steering wheel control system has been canceled, as a performance car, in the event of intense driving, the old touch design is easy to activate accidentally, the physical buttons can avoid accidental touches when cornering, the GTI comes standard with 30-color ambient lighting, and carbon fiber trim strips can be optional.
Car Pick Detective Viewpoint:The mid-term facelift GTI is optimized on the basis of the old model, the engine, suspension and design have been adjusted, and it still provides a rare driving pleasure in Volkswagen, but the disadvantage is that the manual transmission has been canceled, so will the domestic version of the mid-term facelift still use the third-generation engine, "castrated" VAQ limited-slip differential, there is no specific news, what do you think of the facelifted GTI? Welcome to discuss.