Volkswagen Korea opens pre-orders for 100-unit Golf GTI Dark Moss edition
In short
Volkswagen Korea said on 20 October it has started pre-orders for the Golf GTI Dark Moss Limited Edition, marking 50 years of the GTI. Only 100 units will be sold in South Korea, at 54.25 million won, with the official launch planned for November.
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Volkswagen Korea said on 20 October that it has started pre-orders for the Golf GTI Dark Moss Limited Edition, a limited model made to mark the 50th anniversary of the GTI. Only 100 units will be sold in Korea, at a price of 54.25 million won. The official launch is planned for November, according to Chosun Ilbo, Korea Economic Daily, ZDNet Korea and Newsis; Maeil Business said it would go on sale next month. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Chosun Ilbo and Newsis described the edition as made for Korea only. Newsis said the price includes value-added tax and is based on a 5% individual consumption tax. ZDNet Korea said pre-order details can be checked at Volkswagen Korea showrooms nationwide. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
The edition was first shown in Korea on 17 October at the 2026 Volkswagen Golf Treffen Korea, held at Everland Speedway in Yongin, according to ZDNet Korea, Newsis and Maeil Business. [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]
The main distinguishing feature is the exclusive exterior colour, Dark Moss Green, combined with a black exterior package of black roof, black side mirrors and a black front strip. The wheels carry GTI-specific dynamic wheel centre caps and valve caps. Inside, the car has an ArtVelour steering wheel and illuminated floor mats whose GTI logo lights up when the door is opened or closed. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
The powertrain combines a 2.0-litre TSI petrol turbo engine with a 7-speed DSG, producing 245 hp and 37.7 kgf·m of torque. Chosun Ilbo and Newsis said performance is the same as the existing Golf GTI. ZDNet Korea, Newsis and Maeil Business said the vehicle dynamics manager (VDM) jointly controls the electronically controlled hydraulic front differential lock (VAQ) and adaptive chassis control (DCC). [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Buyers receive a GTI welcome kit and a limited-edition number plate engraved with each car's unique number. They also get a 5-year, 150,000 km extended warranty program and support for accident-repair deductibles of up to 500,000 won per incident for the first year. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Volkswagen Korea president Michael Ant (마이클 안트) said the Dark Moss Limited Edition was prepared as a special model to thank Korean customers who have long loved the Golf. The outlets say the Golf GTI first appeared in 1976 and was first launched in Korea in 2006. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
Why it matters
The outlets present the edition as a limited-run model for the Korean market tied to the GTI anniversary. The documents give no sales results or market impact beyond the 100-unit allocation.
Key facts
- Volkswagen Korea said on 20 October that pre-orders have begun for the Golf GTI Dark Moss Limited Edition. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- Only 100 units will be sold in Korea; the price is 54.25 million won. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The official launch is planned for November. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The model marks the 50th anniversary of the Golf GTI and uses an exclusive exterior colour, Dark Moss Green, with a black roof, black side mirrors and a black front strip. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The car has a 2.0-litre TSI petrol turbo engine and 7-speed DSG gearbox. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- Output is 245 hp and torque 37.7 kgf·m. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- Buyers get a GTI welcome kit, a limited-edition plate with each car's unique number, a 5-year, 150,000 km extended warranty program and accident-repair deductible support of up to 500,000 won per incident for the first year. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Volkswagen Korea started pre-orders for the 100-unit Golf GTI Dark Moss Limited Edition on 20 October, priced at 54.25 million won, with an official launch planned for November. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The edition was first shown in Korea on 17 October at the 2026 Volkswagen Golf Treffen Korea at Everland Speedway in Yongin. [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The Golf GTI first appeared in 1976 and was first launched in Korea in 2006. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
Still unclear
- The exact November launch date All outlets say only that the official launch or sale is in November; none gives a day.
- What the 54.25 million won price covers Only one outlet states that the price includes value-added tax and is based on a 5% individual consumption tax; the others give the figure without detail.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- Chosun Ilbo published its report on the pre-orders for the Korea-only edition. [ 1 ]
- Korea Economic Daily published its report on the pre-orders. [ 2 ]
- ZDNet Korea published its report, noting the edition was unveiled on 17 October. [ 3 ]
- Newsis published its report on the 50th anniversary edition. [ 4 ]
- Maeil Business published its report on the pre-orders. [ 5 ]