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The 2026 Volkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI DSG with 10,000 km is essentially a nearly new hot hatch. In South African specification, it comes very well equipped as standard. Engine & Performance • 2.0-litre turbocharged TSI petrol engine • 195 kW and 370 Nm • 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission • Electronic front differential lock (VAQ) • Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) • Progressive steering • Driving profiles: Eco, Comfort, Sport and Individual • 0–100 km/h in approximately 5.9 seconds • Top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h Exterior • New Golf 8.5 GTI front bumper and honeycomb grille • Illuminated VW badge • LED Plus headlights • GTI red styling accents • LED tail lights • Rear diffuser with dual exhaust outlets • 19-inch Queenstown alloy wheels • Panoramic sunroof • Privacy glass Interior • Heated electrically adjustable Vienna leather sports seats • GTI sports steering wheel with physical buttons • Digital Cockpit • 30-colour ambient interior lighting • Stainless steel pedals • Dual-zone Climatronic climate control • Keyless Access with push-button start Infotainment • 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system • Wireless Apple CarPlay® • Wireless Android Auto™ • Wireless phone charging • Bluetooth connectivity • USB-C ports • Voice control • Satellite navigation (market dependent) Safety & Driver Assistance • Adaptive Cruise Control • Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking • Lane Assist • Travel Assist • Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitoring) • Rear Traffic Alert • Driver fatigue detection • Park Distance Control • Park Assist • Area View (360° camera system) • Multiple airbags • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warranty & Service Plan (South Africa) A 2026 Golf GTI is supplied with: • 3-year/120,000 km warranty • 5-year/90,000 km EasyDrive Service Plan • 12-year anti-corrosion warranty • Service intervals every 15,000 km. With only 10,000 km on the clock, it should still have the vast majority of its factory warranty and service plan remaining, provided the vehicle has been serviced according to Volkswagen’s schedule.