The Volkswagen Golf GTI is dropping its handbook transmission after the 2024 mannequin yr, so VW is giving the stick shift a sendoff.

Each manual-transmission 2024 GTI will likely be a GTI 380 version, with particular design options and added normal tools. The “380” title is a reference to the Mk VIII Golf’s inner codename, in addition to the GTI 337 particular version offered in 2002, which bought its title from the interior code for the Mk I Golf.

Out there together with the prevailing S, SE, and Autobahn trim ranges, the GTI 380 contains normal adaptive dampers and 19-inch gloss black wheels from the Golf R twentieth Anniversary Version, wrapped with summer time efficiency tires. A gloss black roof and mirror caps distinction the normal purple GTI exterior trim.

The GTI 380 will get an unique shade—Graphite Grey Metallic—however can also be obtainable in any of the usual 2024 GTI colours. These embody Deep Black Pearl, Atlantic Blue Metallic, Kings Purple Metallic, Reflex Silver Metallic, Moonstone Grey, and Opal White Pearl.

Inside, the GTI 380 retains the signature golf ball shift knob for the 6-speed handbook. It additionally will get honeycomb trim, with plaid fabric seats for the S and SE grades. Leather-based upholstery is non-compulsory on the SE and normal on the Autobahn.

The GTI’s 2.0-liter turbo-4 is unchanged, producing the identical 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque as earlier than.

The 2024 Volkswagen GTI 380 goes on sale this fall. Pricing begins at $33,635 for the GTI 380 S, whereas the GTI 380 SE and GTI 380 Autobahn begin at $38,435 and $41,775, respectively (all costs embody a compulsory $1,150 vacation spot cost). In contrast to the current GTI fortieth Anniversary Version, the GTI 380 will not have its manufacturing capped at a sure variety of items. However given usually low take charges for handbook transmissions, it may nonetheless be fairly uncommon.

Whereas the handbook transmission is not any extra, the GTI will proceed with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission in the interim. The Golf R additionally loses its handbook transmission after 2024, though VW hasn’t introduced a particular version of that mannequin.