First Volkswagen Golf GTI Delivered in India with Traditional Hindu Ceremony
The German automotive giant Volkswagen launched the Golf GTI hot hatch last month. The company, at the launch, announced that the deliveries would commence soon. Now, we have the video of the first Volkswagen Golf GTI's delivery. This particular car has been delivered to an entrepreneur from Chennai. He was seen taking delivery of his Golf GTI with an elaborate Hindu ritual.
India's first Volkswagen Golf GTI delivery
This delivery video of the Volkswagen Golf GTI has been shared on Instagram by Expensive Cars Chennai on their page. The video starts off with a man performing “aarti” of this brand-new vehicle. We can also note that the vehicle had a garland on the front grille as well. Following this, another person (on the right), who is the actual owner of this Golf GTI, took off the cover from the vehicle. He then checked out the vehicle and sat inside it.
Who is this owner?
The owner who sat in the Golf GTI in the above video is Vivek Jayamaran, who was the CEO of Jaya TV and Jazz Cinemas. He is the nephew of V.K. Sasikala, who was a close aide and confidante of J. Jayalalithaa, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Apart from the Volkswagen Golf R, he also owns a Range Rover Autobiography worth Rs 3 crore as well.
Volkswagen Golf GTI
This particular Volkswagen Golf GTI has been bought by Jayamaran, finished in the classy shade of Pure White. For those who may not be aware, the Golf GTI is only limited to 150 units for the entire country. As for the price, it has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 52.99 lakh. It is currently one of the most expensive and performance-oriented hatchbacks on sale in India.
Presently, whether all the 150 units have been sold out by the brand or not has not been revealed. This hatchback is brought to India via the CBU (Completely Built Unit) route. Its current closest rival in India is the Mini Cooper S, which costs Rs 56 lakh. The main highlight of the Volkswagen Golf R is its powertrain.
This hot hatch comes equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It is capable of producing 265 PS and 370 Nm in its stock form. As for the transmission, it gets a 7-speed DSG. The hatchback can do the 0–100 kph run in just 5.9 seconds, and has a front-wheel-drive (FWD) layout, and its top speed is limited to 250 kmph.
Other notable highlights of the Volkswagen Golf GTI include progressive steering, electronically controlled front-axle differential lock, and Dynamic Chassis Control. Feature-wise, it comes loaded with a massive 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 7-speaker immersive audio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a push-button start/stop.
It also gets multiple driving modes, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, Head-Up Display (HUD), wireless charger, three-zone climate control, sunroof, 30-colour ambient lighting, and ventilated seats. Its interior is finished in Tartan upholstery and red contrast stitching with ‘GTI’ badging on many spots inside. Another highlight is that despite being a hatchback, it rides on 18-inch alloy wheels.