VW South Africa has launched the GTI Jacara Edition that sells for R16,700 less than the standard GTI – at a starting price of R716,500.
The Jacara Edition is a trimmed-down version of the GTI forgoing select creature comforts in the spirit of a friendlier price tag.
What you get
The new GTI Jacara Edition brings a nearly-identical spec sheet to the normal GTI, with the exception of chequered fabric seats replacing the standard model’s Vienna leather trims, and the removal of heated front seats and an electric driver seat.
Apart from these small changes, the Jacara comes with the same features as its pricier sibling, headlined by a 10.25-inch all-digital driver’s display and an 8.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto playing through six speakers.
Tri-zone climate control is also standard, as are ambient lighting, cruise control, automatic LED headlights with dynamic range control, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry and start, a wireless charging pad, shifter paddles, and all-round parking sensors.
It still sits on the same 18-inch “Richmond” alloy wheels, too.
On the options list, buyers then have the choice to add Matrix LED lights, parking assist, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, a heads-up display, and the Black Style package.
Fortunately, the Jacara made no compromises under the bonnet and it generates the same 180kW and 370Nm from the 2.0-litre, turbo-petrol powerplant as its brother.
Drive is delivered to the front axle via a seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox, letting the hot hatch manage a speedy 0-100km/h sprint of 6.4 seconds and a limited top speed of 250km/h.
Both specifications are also equipped with an electronic front differential lock as well as an all-new “Vehicle Dynamics Manager” with adaptive chassis control, which VW said reduces the hatchback’s tendency to understeer when compared to previous models.
Price
The revised pricing and model line-up for the VW Golf 8 GTI in South Africa are as follows:
Each purchase includes a 3-year/120,000km warranty and a 5-year/90,000km EasyDrive Service Plan.
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