The boss of the Volkswagen Group of America, Pablo Di Si, is hopeful that the production version of the ID. GTI Concept unveiled last year could make it to U.S. shores.
VW is currently working on a hot version of its entry-level ID2 with the GTI badge. It could serve as a compelling electric alternative to the pint-sized Polo GTI and Di Si believes that if the carmaker can get the pricing right, “it would make sense” to sell it in the U.S.
While speaking with members of the media at the carmaker’s recent annual media conference in Berlin, Germany, Di Si said he would like the vehicle to be priced between $20,000 and $25,000. As such, it could serve as the most affordable EV sold in the U.S. Di So noted that nailing this price point will be important to ensure the car sells in high volumes rather than being a niche product.
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“My wish is that [$25,000] price point,” he told Auto News. “If we cannot go to the 25, then it will be more of a niche product.” While Di Si noted that VW has not yet decided if it will sell the ID GTI in the U.S., he said “it is on our radar.”
VW has not revealed technical specifications about the ID. GTI concept but has confirmed it features a single electric motor at the front axle complemented by an LSD. The standard ID.2 will hit the market with a respectable 228 hp so a figure north of 250 hp for the GTI is entirely possible. The production model should look quite similar to the concept and come complete with a host of retro design elements.
One particularly interesting feature of the concept was the ‘GTI Experience Control’ setting that aims to mimic the steering feel, sound, and engine characteristics of VW’s most iconic hot hatches, including the 1976 Mk1 GTI. There’s no word yet on whether this piece of tech will make it to the production model.
