Volkswagen Golf GTI birthday treat

Image Credits: Volkswagen Australia The iconic Golf GTI celebrates its 50th birthday with the most powerful version yet!

Under the bonnet

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Record-setting GTI

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Key Features

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Unique styling

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Coming Soon!

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To know more

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