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Ahead of its release, the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI is making a name for itself amongst leading industry experts.1 Though the model is not released yet, we at VW of Panama City have gathered our predictions and written this comprehensive preview for interested drivers.
We want drivers near Springfield, Callaway, and Panama City, FL, to get excited for what’s to come with this compact SUV. Keep reading below to discover its efficiency, interior, and technologies. You’ll see why this model is well worth the wait!
The 2022 Volkswagen is expected to debut a more polished version of the model's previous turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. For comparison, check out this table:
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2021 VW Golf GTI |
2022 VW Golf GTI |
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Horsepower |
228 |
241 |
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Torque |
258 lb-ft |
273 lb-ft |
The newly improved engine allows for a higher horsepower and torque so you have access to more punch behind the pedals.
If we look at the most recent model, the 2021 VW Golf GTI has a fuel economy to brag about. With an EPA-estimated 23 city and 30 highway MPG, we can only predict that the 2022 model will have similar configurations, if not better.2
This model continues to prove itself as a versatile vehicle that can handle traveling into the city as well as lengthy highway trips.
So, what can passengers expect when climbing into the 2022 VW Golf GTI? Given the information provided by the latest model, you can expect similar dimensions, including:
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First Row |
Second Row |
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Headroom |
38.4 inches |
38.1 inches |
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Legroom |
41.2 inches |
35.6 inches |
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Shoulder room |
55.9 inches |
53.9 inches |
Although we don’t have access to the actual dimensions of its 2022 model, the VW Golf GTI clearly prides itself on giving its passengers at least 35.6 inches of legroom to stretch out in. That’s great news to drivers when planning their next road trip.
Based on its 5-person seating capacity, we wouldn’t be surprised if the unreleased model incorporates the same interior footage as its predecessor.
Much like previous models, the 2022 VW Golf GTI will keep you covered in terms of safety systems. Here are some long-standing systems that we predict will make an appearance:
These systems have the duty to prevent and lessen collisions in order to keep drivers and passengers safe. However, the protection doesn’t stop at these integrated safety features.
We can also suspect that the body design of the 2022 VW Golf GTI will be as receptive to collisions as the current model. The 2021 VW Golf GTI has front and rear zones meant to absorb the energy of a crash. We believe VW will continue down this path when designing the unreleased model.
We hope this preview was enough to get you dreaming about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI. If you’d like to know more prior to its official release, give us a call or log onto our VW of Panama City website.
If you’re near Springfield, Callaway, and Panama City, Florida, be the first in line to reserve a test drive with this model. Our team is eager to get you behind the wheel as soon as this vehicle hits the market.
1 Model not yet released. All specs mentioned herein have been cited from edmunds.com and vw.com and are subject to change by the manufacturer.
2 23 city/30 highway mpg (2021 Golf GTI 2.0L, 6-speed manual transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition
