Technology
Fender® Premium Audio System
This 400-watt system delivers rich sound in high, low and mid range. And each of the 8 speakers has been carefully situated to give you the very best listening experience possible.
Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Front-light System (AFS)
These advanced headlights turn up to 13 degrees around corners before you do. They’re also brighter, longer lasting and more energy efficient than conventional bulbs.
Park distance control*
Backing up to within mere centimeters of a wall is impressive. And easy, thanks to sensors that emit a beeping sound that changes tone the closer you get to a solid object.
*Driver assistance feature. Drivers must continue to perform manual checks before proceeding and pay full attention to the road.
Design
GLI badging and trim
Includes distinctive front fascia with a black honeycomb grill and red trim, integrated rear spoiler and chrome exhaust tips.
Sport instrument cluster
A coloured multi-function status screen displays the important information you need at a glance so you can pay close attention to the road ahead.
Distinctive red brake calipers
Stand out from the crowd
Customizable interior ambient lighting
Add a true level of customization after the sun sets. Ambient LED lighting in the door handles, foot wells and centre console add sophistication and help you find things easier.
Blacked-out headliner and pillar
The black headliner adds a sleek, professional look while also giving the driver the sense of not just being in the perfect vehicle, but part of it.
Performance
Powerful 2.0L TSI® engine with 210 HP and 207 lb-ft of torque
The combination of direct injection and a turbocharger means instant acceleration so you can power up hills and through turns.
Available 6-speed DSG® automatic transmission with Tiptronic®
Paddle shifters on the steering wheel let you override the automatic transmission and truly take command of your drive, without the clutch-pushing part. Makes quick work of hills and tight corners.
Sport suspension with XDS (Cross Differential System)
Enjoy the drive. More safely. XDS grips the road better when cornering fast by reacting quicker to changes in the road surface and helping prevent wheel spin. You’ll benefit from a more agile and precise driving experience.
Safety
Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
Enjoy a better driving experience at night with a mirror that auto-dims to eliminate glaring headlights shining in your eyes.
Safety Cage
It’s hidden within the structure of the car, but it’s not something you’d want to be without in the event of a collision. The safety-optimized cage helps reduce the severity of an impact and minimize harm to everyone in the passenger cabin.
Blind Spot Detection with Rear Traffic Alert*
Be certain of your surroundings at all times. Radar sensors trigger a blinking symbol on your side mirrors that warn you when an object enters your blind spot.
*Driver assistance feature. Drivers must continue to perform manual checks before proceeding and pay full attention to the road.
Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)**
This automatic safety system disables the fuel pump, turns on the hazard lights and unlocks all doors in the event of a collision.
** ICRS will only engage if an airbag is deployed or a safety belt tensioner fires.
Rain-sensing wipers
Whether it’s just a few drops or a downpour, the sensor know what’s happening on your windshield and automatically turns on the wipers at the correct speed or intervals. Ideal when big rigs pass you and throw up spray.
