Mumbai, May 5 -- Starting today, 5 May, eager buyers can stake their claim on the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Bookings for the performance-oriented hatchback are now open on Volkswagen India's official website for a token amount of Rs. 2.65 lakh. While the price remains under the wraps for now, we expect it to cost north of Rs. 50 lakh (ex-showroom).

Under the hood lies a potent 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that can unleash a healthy 265bhp and 370Nm torque. Paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the power is channeled to the front wheels, aided by an electronically controlled front-axle differential lock. Volkswagen claims a zero to 100kmph sprint in just 5.9 seconds, with the top speed electronically capped at 2...