Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 on sale in Australia in September

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By Tim Beissmann | July 28th, 2011

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 will go on sale in Australia in September.

Just 200 of the limited edition Golf GTI Edition 35 models will be sold in Australia, celebrating the 35^th anniversary of the world’s most famous hot hatch.

Available in Australia only in five-door body style, the Edition 35 model comes with a $3000 price premium over the standard Golf GTI five-door.

The GTI Edition 35 is powered by a detuned version of the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine from the Golf R. It produces 173kW of power and 300Nm of torque, which is down from the Golf R’s 188kW/330Nm, but up 18kW and 20Nm from the standard GTI.

Despite the common engine with the Golf R, the Edition 35 retains the standard GTI’s front-wheel drive setup. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while the six-speed dual-clutch DSG is a $2500 option.

Acceleration from 0-100km/h takes just 6.6 seconds with either transmission, making it three-tenths faster than the GTI and between 0.7 and 0.9 seconds slower than the R.

Combined cycle fuel consumption is 8.3 litres/100km for the manual and 8.2 litres/100km for the DSG.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 scores a unique front end with bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. The LED taillights sit behind smoked lenses, while a glossy black theme is splashed across a number of panels.

The traditional circular five-spoke GTI alloy wheels are replaced by 18-inch ‘Watkins Glen’ rims. Four exterior colours will be available in Australia: Candy White, Tornado Red, Carbon Steel Grey and Deep Black.

Inside, there is a golf ball-style gear knob, seat belts with red stripes, decorative red stitching, and a number of ‘35’ inspired badges and trim inserts.

2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 manufacturer’s list prices (excluding government and dealer charges):

Six-speed manual – $43,490
Six-speed DSG – $45,990

Jazrod
CRS200

This is worthy of the GTI badge not the crap that struggle to keep on our roads.

Also good pricing from VW, if I was in the market I would consider one of these but yet again the Megane RS 250 would probably be my choice, but great car this Golf GTI Edition 35.

Finally VW something a little more Erotic…
aza

Nice commercial! the car’s not bad either…
CRS200

Jim you scared of trying to control a FWD Hot-hatch?

Bad habits mate, I’d rather have a FWD or AWD than a RWD on the twisty stuff.

+1 if you agree…

Jim Sim

Would rather an AWD…
I just dont like VW’s… Or thier owners.
Quite like RS200′s. Even thought they are FWD. : )

CRS200

You are a wise man Jim.
Golfschwein

There’s just…ahem…a wee possibility that VW owners (and a whole bunch of other people) wouldn’t think you’re much chop either, Jim Sim. You really need to back through your hateful comments of the last three weeks to examine whether karma could possibly treat you more kindly.

You know how it is, if you can’t say anything nice…
Able

Don’t like VW owners why? Because they drive a vastly superior car to whatever s**tbox you drive or because they’re snobby? People like you deserve to be the victim of snobs!

CRS200

Who cares how much cash you have peace and love!

Are destany is Death after all, regardless rich or poor…

“Wake Up and Smell the Carcass”

F1MotoGP

I just would like to know what you driving?
Commentator

Volkswagen sure have good marketing, the girl showed her reaction very well.
Golfschwein

Would love one of these

bangel

Easy golfy , just get a basic GTI ,ecu upgrade 189kw , 400nm about $1200 , no different except for badges, wheels and seats , save , and its quicker than the 35 edition .

Dim sim prefers his crummer , cant do donuts in FWD , have to get your girl friend to teach you to drive FWD in the spark .

Captain Nemo

Can’t do donuts because the tranny in your VeeDud would bog itself hey Bungel.

bangel

Ah ZERO your still with us , thought you would be down the school oval doing donuts in your crummer .

Freddo

These things fry gearboxes, blow turbo’s and wear out driveshafts as they are…you wouldnt get to 40,000klm with a modified one.

Car Fanatics Sister

I think what you get for the extra cash is excellent.
This is an exceptional buy

The back seat looks very comfortable
Captain Nemo

$46K for this POS VeeDud are having a laugh?
Only PT Barnum fans need apply.
Golfschwein

Your wish is being granted right about now, Force 15. It’s interesting that people who hate the cars so much spend so much time reading about them and commenting on them. It would be nicest if they let the enthusiasts share.

Cadbury Snack for me.
paulb

You have to say a good looking little 4 door hatch.The colour with the blackouts,rims,interior,duel exhaust.
Aussie bender

This is perfect for all those Golf lovers that can’t afford an R.
maximark

Very nice looking Golf. Wish I wasn’t married

Theo

i hear ya brother….

t39

Now to the point:

Edition 35 looks very hot, but: Adaptive Suspension does not seem to be included. Adaptive Suspension is the option that also sharpens the steering in the Sport mode.

A regular GTi with Adaptive Suspension would be more fun to drive.

bangel

Can be a bit jarring round town in sport , tried on the demo , left it off, handles nicely in std form , i value my spine .

Gumps

You left it off during your demo? Or left it off your order? With the DCC, what looks like “off” is actually the most dynamic setting, allowing the suspension to adjust through both the Sport and Comfort ranges as required. So if you’re talking about nice handling when you’ve got the DCC turned off… no wonder.

bangel

GUMPS , left it off the order .

Gumps

The adaptive suspension is one of the things I value most on my R – it’s pretty impressive and would have been a great inclusion on the GTI35. This will be a cracking car, IF they can keep the lag out of that older engine. The lack of lag and the lighter weight are the best things about the regular GTI, and they’ve potentially messed with at least one of those selling points. It might be better to take a regular GTI and spec it with xenons, although your savings will go towards keeping the oil topped up.
bangel

GUMPY what are you rambling on about LAG , and oil , settle .
Gumps

Rambling about lag? The GTi35′s EA113 hits max torque at 2400rpm, as opposed to the regular GTi’s EA888 hitting max @ 1700. As I was saying, if you are doing the majority of your driving in and around town, you may well be better off with the snappier regular ‘ole GTi.
Just trying to help, maybe save people a few bucks…
DLR1

GUMPS, just because the GTI 35 achieves its peak torque figure at 2400rpm doesnt mean it has less torque at 1700 rpm than the standard GTI. The quoted figures are peak figures, hence the GTI 35 could have 290Nm at 1700 rpm but it will never be quoted because it is still less than the peak output, regardless of what rpm it is developed at.

Gumps

DLR1, I understand where you’re coming from, but the 35 has less than 10% more torque than the GTi at 40% higher revs. Drive both and get back to me. The stock R, with the same engine as the 35, IS uninspiring below 3000rpm. From there onwards it is incredible. I know – I own one. The regular GTi is much crisper, much more responsive, down low. I stand by my claims – the 35 is a great car, and you should take it over the GTi if the majority of your driving is out of town and spirited. But for around town, the GTi wins.

bangel

Chipped my EA888 189kw , 400nm , still resposive down low , had the MK5 chipped yes less responsive round town tended to drive on the torque wave , your right completely different in the approach , must say the new motor is quieter , less of a rattler at idle and when cold .

Both good motors .

corpral fung zero

Mr Wayne Kerr the 118TSI TICKTICK handgrenade has redbook revalue all Golfs.
o

Great value considering the headlights are $3000 by themselves
SJM1915

The GTI Edition 35.

Order now and receive yours by 2019*

*Conditions Apply. Your Volkswagen dealer reserves the right to delay delivery due to unforeseen circumstances, including laziness, inability to enter orders correctly, dodgy finance deals with other clients and because it’s a Volkswagen. Which are God’s gift to cars. Apparently.

bangel

DREAMER SJDUDE , did you want a
pink one , normal transmission has been resummed for those who really want one , dreamers go buy a crummerdore .

PeterG

I have always viewed the “anniversary” edition of any make as a cynical marketing exercise.
Does the market recognise the extra price you paid come trade in?
Al Juraj

This is what the standard GTI should have been from the start. The extra performance puts it closer to key rivals like Ralliart, MPS, XR5, QV and WRX, which are all faster.