Volkswagen said it was going to offer a GTI 40th Anniversary Edition model months ago, and here it is.
are available, including Tornado Red and Urano Grey. Also optional are Opal White Pearl and Pomelo Yellow Metallic. All the Anniversary Edition models will have black roofs with black mirror caps. Decals on the door sills feature a honeycomb design and “40” to note it as the Anniversary Edition. Those 19-inch wheels we mentioned earlier are the same as you’ll see on the European-spec GTIs, and they also feature a red pinstripe accent around the outer rim.
On the inside, you’ll get a “40” clasp at the bottom center of the steering wheel. Plaid seats come standard, and if you get the manual, you’ll get a golf-ball inspired shift knob instead of the new square knob on the regular GTIs. The DSG-equipped models — priced at $35,950 — have the same shifter that looks like a beard trimmer.
Volkswagen says it plans to sell approximately 1,500 units of the 40th Anniversary Edition car. It will go on sale at some point mid-model year.