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Volkswagen GTI Mk8 (5K)

2022–2026 · 5K-Mk8 · hatchback

Mk8 GTI on MQB-Evo. EA888 Gen 4 2.0T at 241 hp. Available manual in early years (2022-2024 in some markets); 7-speed DSG. The Mk8 is the first GTI with extensive touch-capacitive controls in place of physical buttons — a widely criticized choice that has been partially reversed in the Mk8.5 facelift (2025+). Chassis tuning remains highly regarded.

Watch out: Software-related infotainment bugs and HVAC touch-controls have been the major Mk8 complaints. EA888 Gen 4 is too new for long-term carbon-buildup data; expect similar service intervals to Gen 3. DSG service interval unchanged.

What your GTI takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Tire size225/40R18✓ VerifiedView
  • Wiper blades26" driver · 18" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • CoolantVW G12evo / G13 (TL-VW 774 L) · ~8.5 qtFrom owner's manualShop
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