Reduced by $3,222 since Oct 21, 2026

2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI S



Available For Sale
  • $2,809 SAVINGS
    $33,861 FINAL PRICE

  • MSRP: $36,670
  • Dealer Discount $1,222
    • -$2,000
  • IL Doc and Filing Fee +$413
  • Lou's Price: $33,861
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Vehicle Information

VIN: WVWLE7CD4TW294722
Stock #: 426152
Model Code: DA16UZ
  • Body Style Hatchback
  • Exterior Color Mythos Black Metallic
  • Interior Color Titan Black/Scalepaper Plaid
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 24/32 MPG Est
  • Engine 4 Cyl - 4 L
  • Transmission 7-speed auto-shift manual
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.

Dealer Comments

Vehicle Details
Experience the thrill of driving a 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI S, a sporty hatchback that delivers iconic GTI performance, sharp styling, and everyday versatility in one exciting package. Powered by a responsive 4 Cyl, 2.0L gasoline engine and equipped with front-wheel drive, this Volkswagen Golf GTI S is built for drivers who want engaging performance with confident handling and a refined ride. Inside, the cabin blends comfort and modern technology with supportive seating, intuitive controls, and a driver-focused layout that makes every trip more enjoyable. Stay connected on the go with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving you seamless access to your favorite apps, music, maps, and messages. A back-up camera and rear parking sensors help make reversing and parking easier, while the Blind Spot Monitor adds extra peace of mind during lane changes and highway driving. Whether you're commuting through town or heading out for a weekend drive, the 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI S offers the versatility and excitement that make it a standout choice in the compact performance segment. If you're searching for a fun-to-drive, tech-savvy, and stylish hatchback, this Volkswagen Golf GTI S deserves your attention. Visit us in Rockford, IL and see why the GTI continues to be a favorite among enthusiasts who want performance, practicality, and premium features in one impressive vehicle.

Equipment
The state of the art park assist system will guide you easily into any spot. The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in this model . This vehicle is equipped with the latest generation of XM/Sirius Radio. This unit's blind spot monitor enhances safety. This small car offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. This Volkswagen Golf GTI has automated speed control that adjusts to maintain a safe following distance, enhancing highway driving convenience. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this unit. It features a hands-free Bluetooth® phone system. The Volkswagen Golf GTI comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. This 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this small car. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.

All Features

  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • 3.12 Axle Ratio
  • 60-Amp/Hr 540CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
  • 140 Amp Alternator
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Sport Tuned Suspension
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 13.2 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
  • Electro-Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
  • 18" 2-Tone Machined Alloy Wheels
  • 18" All-Season Tires
  • Wheels w/Locks
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Rocker Panel Extensions
  • Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
  • Light Tinted Glass
  • Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
  • Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Black Grille
  • Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Cornering Lights
  • Perimeter/Approach Lights
  • LED Brakelights
  • MIB3 Discover Pro AM/FM/HD Radio w/12.9" Touchscreen Navigation -inc: multi-function center display w/illuminated sliders, WMA/MP3/FLAC player w/USB-C, voice control w/vehicle occupant voice enhancement, 7-speaker sound system w/center channel, Bluetooth® connectivity (for compatible devices), SiriusXM w/360L (3-month free trial subscription; must accept SiriusXM terms; not available in AK and HI), capability for in-vehicle 4G LTE enabled Wi-Fi (cellular data plan required; includes limited trial), capability for connected vehicle services (capabilities for certain services vary; requires enrollment or subscription), App-Connect smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink) via USB and wireless App-Connect smartphone integration (for compatible devices) w/multi-phone pairing capability All connected vehicle services are subject to terms and limitations. Some services require a paid subscription. See dealer or vw.com/connected for important details.
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
  • 7 Speakers
  • Audio Theft Deterrent
  • Integrated Roof Diversity Antenna
  • Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
  • Real-Time Traffic Display
  • Heated Front Top Sport Seats -inc: integrated head restraints, manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats (including manual lumbar support) and power recline
  • Driver Seat
  • 6-Way Passenger Seat
  • 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Power Rear Windows
  • Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
  • Sport Heated Leather Steering Wheel
  • Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Compass
  • Proximity Key For Push Button Start Only
  • Valet Function
  • Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • (ACC) Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
  • Automatic Air Conditioning
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
  • Illuminated Glove Box
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Cloth Seating Surfaces w/Scalepaper Plaid Inserts
  • Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome Interior Accents
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Cloth Door Trim Insert
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Front And Rear Map Lights
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Rear Carpet Floor Trim
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Rigid Cargo Cover
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access
  • Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
  • VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year Tracker System
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Driver Information Center
  • Redundant Digital Speedometer
  • Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Digital/Analog Appearance
  • Seats w/Cloth Back Material
  • Fixed Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru
  • 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Immobilizer
  • 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Air Filtration
  • Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance)
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Emergency Sos Capability
  • Park Distance Control w/Park Assist Front And Rear Parking Sensors
  • Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot
  • FCW w/Autonomous Emergency Braking
  • Rear Traffic Alert
  • Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) Lane Keeping Assist
  • Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) Lane Departure Warning
  • Collision Mitigation-Front
  • Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Side Curtain Protection Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Restricted Driving Mode/Alerts
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • First Aid Kit
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Wireless App-Connect (w/Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto & MirrorLink) smart device wireless mirroring
  • Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance) hands-on cruise control
  • FCW w/Autonomous Emergency Braking forward collision mitigation
  • Pedestrian Monitoring
  • Emergency Assist unresponsive driver assist
  • Capability for in-vehicle 4G LTE enabled Wi-Fi (cellular data plan required; includes limited trial) mobile hotspot internet access
  • Rear mounted camera
  • Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
  • Rear Traffic Alert collision mitigation
  • (ACC) Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
  • Brake assist system
  • Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
  • Integrated navigation system with voice activation
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated driver and front passenger seats
  • Primary monitor touchscreen
  • Driver seat power reclining
  • 2L I-4 direct injection
  • DOHC
  • variable valve control
  • intercooled turbo
  • regular gasoline
  • engine with 241HP
  • 2L I-4 DOHC
  • Qi front wireless smart device charging
  • Vehicle feature gesture control
  • Restricted driving mode/alerts
  • Push-button
  • Bluetooth® wireless audio streaming
  • Gauge cluster display size: 10.25
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Smart key with push button start
  • Full gauge cluster screen
  • Directionally adaptive headlights
  • Immobilizer
  • VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year vehicle tracker
  • SiriusXM Traffic real-time traffic
  • VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
  • Bluetooth® handsfree wireless device connectivity
  • Multi-level cargo floor
  • External memory control
  • Internet radio capability
  • Digital/analog instrumentation display
  • Configurable instrumentation gauges
  • Electronic stability control system
  • Hill start assist
  • Climatronic automatic climate control
  • Park Distance Control w/Park Assist front and rear parking sensors
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Auto-leveling headlights
  • Front cornering lights
  • LED brake lights
  • Rain detecting wipers
  • LED front fog lights
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Midsize Cars
  • Mileage
    • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 27
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 24
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 32
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 540
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3183
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.4
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.2
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Size: P225/40HR18
    • Rear Tire Size: P225/40HR18
    • Spare Tire Size: Compact
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Spare Wheel Material: Steel
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.8
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.2
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 103.6
    • Length, Overall (in): 168.8
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.4
    • Height, Overall (in): 57.6
    • Track Width, Front (in): 60.4
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 59.6
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 4.7
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 19.9
    • Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): 34.5
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 5
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 91.9
    • Front Head Room (in): 38.5
    • Front Leg Room (in): 41.2
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
    • Front Hip Room (in): 53.4
    • Second Head Room (in): 38.1
    • Second Leg Room (in): 35
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 53.9
    • Second Hip Room (in): 46.3
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Golf GTI
    • Body Style: Hatchback
  • Emissions
    • EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5.0
    • Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.5

Warranty

  • Basic Warranty: 48 months / 50,000 miles
  • Drivetrain Warranty: 48 months / 50,000 miles
  • Corrosion Warranty: 84 months / 100,000 miles
  • Roadside Assistance Warranty: 36 months / 36,000 miles
  • Maintenance Warranty: 24 months / 20,000 miles
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