news.cenet.topThe 2025 VW Golf GTI's Interior Fixes Our Loudest Complaints [Photos]

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The 2025 VW Golf GTI's refresh ignores the mechanicals and focuses on tweaks to both style and tech. The latter will be especially appreciated by anyone who's driven an eighth-generation GTI.

Inside, Volkswagen has improved the lackluster materials by adding nicer trim pieces on the dashboard and doors.

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The GTI's steering wheel at long last has hard buttons again instead of the finicky capacitive controls that plagued previous eighth-gen models.

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

The SE trim now comes standard with racy ArtVelours upholstery that was previously reserved for the Euro-only GTI Clubsport model.

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

The old infotainment touchscreen has been replaced with a larger 12.9-inch display that's easier to use but still lacks the physical buttons we prefer.

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

The GTI's performance credentials combine with its impressive practicality. It has an adult-friendly back seat and 20 cubic feet of cargo space.

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Keep going to check out even more pictures of the 2025 VW Golf GTI's interior.

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

Michael Simari - Car and Driver

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