1.6L GTI Hatchback

The 1.6L GTI Hatchback (introduced 1992, R8 gen) features a 1590cc engine producing 106 hp, focused on performance and handling. With a sportier suspension and distinctive styling elements, this variant was aimed at driving enthusiasts. It gained a reputation for its agility and fun-to-drive characteristics, solidifying its place in the hot hatch segment before being discontinued in 1995.