GTI proportions. Like the original GTI, the ID. GTI Concept follows the principle of the design and technology of an affordable large-series model. And like with every previous GTI, this basis takes on the typical dynamic and customised features of the sporty icon. This transformation succeeds above all if the basic design of the product line already has GTI potential. This includes clear and powerful proportions and the visual stability of a body standing confidently on its wheels. The ID. 2all has this potential, which is why the ID. GTI Concept derived from it has dynamic characteristics that are otherwise found in completely different price classes. In figures, this can be transferred to the ID. GTI Concept as follows: a compact 4,104 mm long, a large wheelbase of 2,600 mm, framed by large 20-inch alloy wheels with 245/35 performance tyres and accompanied by very short body overhangs. The GTI is 1,499mm high and 1,840 mm wide. The two set up ID. GTI Concept hasvehicles are incidentally finished in Diamond Silver Metallic paintwork, a colourand Mars Red, both colours from the first-generation Golf GTI.
GTI radiator grille. At the front, the GTI concept vehicle has the most significant and well-known exterior feature of a GTI: the red surround of the radiator grille, which is almost completely closed in this case. The red line is narrow but nevertheless striking. At the front of the ID. GTI Concept, it spans the entire width of the concept vehicle below the IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights. The GTI logo in red letters is integrated in the line on the right. The headlights themselves are framed by a horizontal LED bar. A matrix module is incorporated in each headlight. The Volkswagen badge is illuminated in white.
GTI bumper. The design of the GTI bumper is inspired by motor sports and is unique to this model. It features a dominant black front splitter in the middle. Above this is the air intake with the honeycomb structure typical for a GTI (since the fifth generation). In the outer area of the grille there are two red towing eyes like those used in motor sports. At the sides, the designers have incorporated vertical LED daytime running lights in the black-framed air curtains of the front bumper. The air curtains route the air flow to the wheel housings and then outwards in a targeted manner in order to optimise the aerodynamic performance and cool the brakes. The low front splitter and vertical LED daytime running lights make the concept vehicle appear to hug the road. At the front, the future and past meet up once more because the matt-black area around the splitter and air intake evokes the low spoiler and bumper of the Golf GTI I – both were finished in matt black.
GTI silhouette. The C-pillar is the typical distinguishing feature of the ID. 2all side view and is also a defining element of the ID. GTI Concept silhouette. The visual stability of the C-pillar flows into the side of the body to create a powerful appearance. A second stabilising Volkswagen element is the straight window shoulder – the side contour between the A- and C-pillars. In combination with the feature line running parallel below this and the muscular side sills, this creates a positive tension in the surfaces that is typical for a Volkswagen and for a GTI. In addition, the side sills are covered at the bottom with matt-black plastic elements which optimise the vehicle aerodynamically and make it appear sportily low-slung on the road in combination with the large wheels.
GTI wheel rims. The flared wheel housing extensions in matt black are another GTI feature. The 20-inch GTI Concept alloy wheels were designed specifically for the concept vehicle. They have eight double spokes and a striking circle of eight openings; the inner surfaces of the wheel rims are black, while the edges of the eight openings have a high-gloss polished finish. Distinctive wheel designs – such as the legendary Pirelli wheel rim from the Golf GTI I and the Denver wheel rim from the Golf GTI V – are traditionally among the characteristic features of a GTI.
GTI roof spoiler. The designers of the first Golf created an unmistakeable GTI rear end 47 years ago without modifying the body panels. At the same time, they created typical GTI features. These included the rear window with black surround and the always black instead of chrome-plated bumper. With the ID. GTI Concept, the Volkswagen design team has now reinterpreted these features. A black roof spoiler is now used instead of a black rear window frame and is flanked by black air guide elements at the sides. Like on the current Golf GTI Clubsport, the large spoiler is open in the roof transition, apart from a small rib in the centre. The spoiler ensures optimum downforce and minimum air turbulence. Under the spoiler, a narrow LED strip runs across the entire width of the vehicle as a third brake light.
GTI tail light clusters and rear diffuser. Whereas the ID. 2all concept vehicle is equipped with a horizontal LED tail light cluster bar in red, this element has a dark tint on the GTI model. Only the frames of the two 3D tail light clusters located on the left and right and the Volkswagen badge illuminate in bright red. A black-shaded area below the horizontal tail light cluster bar picks up on the theme of the black bumper of the Golf GTI I. The GTI lettering is integrated in the middle of this area. The two-part rear diffuser is also black and has a powerful design. This aerodynamic element is flanked at the sides by the wheel housing extensions and extends to the rear beyond the body, thus protecting the painted bumper surfaces. In this way, the diffuser also evokes the black bumper of the first Golf GTI.