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Ex-Demo Traralgon, VIC, 3844

2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI 8.5 Auto MY26

$58,767

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Model Range

$37,990 - $89,361

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Odometer 1,594km

Body type Hatch

Fuel Petrol

Transmission Automatic

Vehicle Overview

2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI 8.5.

This demo Volkswagen Golf GTI 8.5 combines the compact practicality of a five-door hatchback with the focused character associated with the GTI name. Finished in Moonstone Grey Premium, it presents as a contemporary, compact vehicle with enough everyday versatility for regular commuting while retaining a more purposeful specification than a conventional family hatch.

Power comes from a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 195TSI, with 370 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive keeps the layout familiar and efficient, while the automatic gearbox is suited to both stop-start urban driving and longer open-road trips. The vehicle has travelled 1,594 kilometres, giving it the low-use character expected of a demo vehicle.

The GTI’s cabin is centred around a 12.9-inch colour touchscreen infotainment display and Digital Cockpit Pro instrumentation. Wireless App-Connect supports a less cluttered approach to smartphone integration, while wireless phone charging helps keep compatible devices ready without relying on a cable. A seven-speaker stereo and 30-colour ambient lighting add further polish to the interior, including illumination around the front centre-console storage area.

Longer journeys benefit from adaptive cruise control and Dynamic Road Sign Display. These systems are designed to reduce the effort involved in maintaining a steady pace and staying aware of changing speed information. Poor-weather lighting with cornering light functionality is also specified, supporting visibility when conditions are less favourable.

Outside, the Golf GTI is equipped with 19-inch Queenstown alloy wheels and a factory-added panoramic sunroof. The sunroof brings additional light into the cabin and gives the interior a more open feel, while the alloy wheels provide a distinctive visual treatment consistent with the car’s sportier positioning.

Practicality remains central to the Golf formula. The hatchback body provides useful rear access and a compact footprint, while five seats make the vehicle suitable for carrying passengers when required. Its 50-litre fuel tank and listed combined fuel consumption of 7 L/100km offer a straightforward petrol ownership proposition without changing the vehicle’s performance-oriented identity.