Volkswagen Golf GTI, Polo GTI hot hatchbacks drive-away deals return

The Volkswagen Golf GTI and Polo GTI hot hatchbacks will soon be back in stock in Australia – in significant numbers – after almost three years of production interruptions.

The Australian division of the German car giant has announced promotional drive-away prices for both vehicles applicable until the end of September 2023: $39,990 for the Polo GTI, and $55,490 for the Golf GTI.

The Golf GTI's drive-away price matches the RRP – effectively absorbing the on-road costs – while the Polo GTI is normally listed at $39,690 plus on-road costs, representing an estimated saving of about $3000.

Volkswagen says it will soon have "vastly improved stock" arrivals for both vehicles.

The company also says upcoming shipments of the all-wheel-drive Tiguan R and T-Roc R SUVs are "strong", with the latter available with drive-away offers of $58,990 for the T-Roc R Grid Edition, or $64,990 for the better-equipped T-Roc R (compared to RRPs of $54,300 and $61,990 plus on-road costs respectively).

Orders for the Golf R remain closed, but are due to re-open for the hatchback in the coming weeks. The Golf R wagon will be axed locally from early next year, though existing orders will be honoured.