Semiconductor Shortage delays Golf 8 GTI launch
The highly anticipated Golf 8 GTI will be launched in South Africa from the third quarter of 2021. This is due to the global shortage of semiconductor chip.
“The Volkswagen Group has been impacted by the global shortage of the semiconductor chips and all vehicles built on the MQB platform have been affected. For this reason, the launch of the Golf 8 GTI in South Africa will now move to the third quarter,” said Steffen Knapp, Head of the Volkswagen Passenger Car Brand.
“We are working closely with our German counterparts to ensure that we get as many Golf 8 GTI units for the local market as possible. A few Golf 8 GTI units started arriving in the country from mid-April. These units will be stockpiled until we have enough vehicles for the launch at the beginning of the third quarter,” added Knapp.
Volkswagen’s launch plans for the Golf 8 GTI include a digital South African premiere and countrywide customer events (similar to the T-Roc experiences ) which will allow enthusiasts to be among the first to experience the new Golf GTI.
Customers who want to be kept informed on launch plans can visit the Volkswagen website: New golf GTI KMI (vw.co.za)
