Volkswagen Korea releases Golf GTI 50th anniversary history book

Volkswagen Korea has published a history book titled ‘50 YEARS OF GTI’ to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Golf GTI. The publication chronicles the evolution of the high-performance hatchback from its first generation in 1976 to the current eighth generation, highlighting its design heritage, motorsport achievements, and technical progression.

The book also introduces the upcoming ‘Golf GTI Dark Moss Limited Edition,’ which will be released in South Korea this November. This special edition is limited to 100 units and features a Dark Moss Green exterior inspired by early GTI models, paired with black detailing.

Additionally, the history book covers the lineage of the Golf R, starting from the 2002 Golf R32, and explores global fan culture, including the ‘GTI Treffen’ events. The history book is available in limited quantities to customers who complete vehicle consultations or test drives at official Volkswagen showrooms in South Korea.