Volkswagen's Updated GTI Logo for the Electric Age

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【Summary】Volkswagen is updating the GTI logo for the electric era, replacing the last letter with a lightning bolt. The change confirms that the GTI nameplate will continue in the electric era, but the meaning of the acronym will have to change. The update suggests that the "GTI" name will be repurposed, potentially replacing the current GTX moniker for high-performance VW EVs.

FutureCar Staff Aug 14, 2023 12:07 AM PT

Volkswagen is set to update the GTI logo for the electric era by replacing the last letter with a lightning bolt, according to a trademark filed with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office. CarBuzz discovered the new logo, confirming speculation that the GTI nameplate will continue in the electric era.

The GTI name holds significant value for Volkswagen, and this logo update suggests that the acronym's meaning will also change. Currently, GTI stands for "Grand Touring Injection," with the last part referring to fuel injection. However, with the lightning bolt replacing the last letter, it is likely that the "GTI" name will be repurposed, possibly resulting in the removal of the GTX moniker currently used for high-performance VW EVs.