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The new Sporty VW Golf GTI (pictured), GTE and Style eHybrid versions of the new Golf will go on sale this month.
Available from 20 June, the Golf GTI is priced at £38,900 while the Golf Style eHybrid (£36,760) and the Golf GTE (£39,750) can be ordered from 27 June. A Benefit in Kind rate of just 5% will appeal to company car drivers.
The new Golf GTI Offers more power than its predecessor, the latest technologies and sharp styling that was revealed earlier this year for the new Golf.
There is also an illuminated Volkswagen logo at the front and redesigned LED tail light clusters.
The two variants include the GTE and Style trim. The Style trim combines the benefits of electric driving with a 204 PS engine and six-speed DSG. The GTE comes with a 272 PS engine and the same six-speed DSG.
These plug-in Golf eHybrids are likely to appeal to those seeking style and performance, as well as savings.
A new 19.7 kWh battery offers fast DC charging of up to 40 kW, and AC charging of up to 11 kW, with official electric-only ranges of 89 miles for the Style eHybrid and 82 miles for the GTE.
The VW Life, Match, Style and R-Line versions are already available.