Prototype versions of the refreshed Volkswagen Golf have been seen undergoing testing for several months. However, it wasn’t until the start of October that the GTI variant was first revealed. According to a recent report from British magazine Autocar, the updated Grand Tourer Injection (GTI) model will reportedly be available in early 2024 with a number of significant changes. The most notable of these changes is said to be an upgraded turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine that will generate more power than the current 241 horsepower.

This shouldn’t come as a big surprise since Volkswagen has been offering more powerful versions of the Golf GTI in Europe for many years. A relevant example is the Clubsport model, which boasts a hefty 296 horsepower. It manages to differentiate itself from the more powerful R model by offering less power and a front-wheel-drive layout. According to Autocar, it is speculated that the regular GTI could receive a 20 horsepower boost, taking it up to 261 horsepower to match the 2.0 TSI engine found in the 2024 Passat and Tiguan models (which are not available in the US).