Description
Overview
The AWE Tuning Touring Edition Exhaust System Kit is engineered specifically for the 2015-2017 Volkswagen GTI (Hatchback, 2.0, FWD) and represents four generations of GTI exhaust development refined into one comprehensive package. Built from durable T304L stainless steel, this cat back exhaust system merges decades of AWE experience with hundreds of hours of prototyping, engineering, dyno testing, and daily-usage evaluation, delivering a performance exhaust that is the ultimate complement to the GTI lineage.
What appears to be a straightforward design is actually one of AWE’s most comprehensive engineering feats. The catback exhaust is built from three simple parts, making it one of the easiest systems to install. There are no spacers required and no exhaust paste needed, keeping installation clean and stress-free while ensuring the exhaust pipe geometry directs stress exactly where it should go.
Sound & Performance
The Touring Edition sits at the intersection of performance and sophistication. It produces a civil, refined tone while idling and cruising around town, but give it the boot and it unleashes a genuine “war-cry wail.” If you want a car exhaust that stays composed during the daily commute yet comes alive when you push it, this is the ideal balance. Because no tune is required and there’s a No CEL Guarantee, you can shop for exhaust upgrades with confidence that your GTI will run right out of the box.
Key Highlights
- Touring Edition tuning for a civil cruising tone that transforms into an aggressive wail under throttle
- Constructed from T304L Stainless Steel for lasting corrosion resistance and durability
- Cat Back system type with 3″ tubing diameter for strong exhaust flow
- Dual tips (Tip Qty: 2) finished in striking 4″ Diamond Black
- Fit Guarantee plus a No CEL Guarantee for confident, hassle-free fitment
- No tune required and no valves to manage — install and drive
- 50 State Legal under voluntary labeling
Design & Fitment
The reconfiguration of the flex pipe on AWE’s Performance Downpipe design ensures that stress is properly managed throughout the exhaust system, contributing to both longevity and a clean install. This exhaust exhaust pipe assembly is purpose-built for the MK7 platform, and the included Fit Guarantee means it’s designed to bolt onto your 15-17 GTI without guesswork. With options to go around, this stands as AWE’s finest GTI exhaust to date — simple, better, and something truly special.
Whether you’re comparing a Borla exhaust, a Corsa exhaust, a MagnaFlow exhaust, or a Walker exhaust for your GTI, the AWE Touring Edition delivers a distinctive blend of refined daily manners and unmistakable performance character. Choose the configuration that best matches your desired sound level and complete your build with an exhaust system engineered for the 7th generation GTI.
