AWE Touring Edition Exhaust for 2015-2017 Volkswagen GTI Mk7

The AWE Touring Edition Exhaust for the 2015-2017 Volkswagen GTI is the more sophisticated of AWE's two Mk7 cat-backs. AWE describes it as the intersection of performance and sophistication: a civil tone at idle and while cruising, then a "war-cry wail" when you put your foot down. It was dyno-developed and street-proven on AWE's own in-house Mk7 GTI.

AWE has built exhausts for four generations of GTI, and the Mk7 system is the result of hundreds of hours of prototyping, engineering, dyno testing and daily-use evaluation. The design is just three main parts, which AWE calls one of its easiest systems to install: no spacers and no exhaust paste. It is crafted from 3" and 2.25" U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel and finishes with dual 102mm tips in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black. Paired with an aftermarket downpipe, AWE quotes up to 21 hp and 24 lb-ft at the crank without software.

From civil to disobedient, AWE ranks the GTI combinations like this: Touring Edition with the factory downpipe, Touring Edition with an aftermarket downpipe, Track Edition with the factory downpipe, then Track Edition with an aftermarket downpipe.

Features

• Up to 21 hp and 24 lb-ft at the crank without software, when paired with an aftermarket downpipe (AWE)
• Resonated front pipe and mid-muffler for a civil cabin at cruise
• Crafted from 3" and 2.25" U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel
• Three-piece design: no spacers and no exhaust paste needed
• Dual 102mm tips in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black
• Dyno-developed and street-proven on AWE's in-house Mk7 GTI
• Engineered, designed and manufactured in-house by AWE
• AWE Perfect Fitment Guarantee, No Check Engine Light Guarantee and Lifetime Warranty

What's Included

• Complete Touring Edition cat-back exhaust (three main sections)
• Two 102mm tips in the chosen finish
• Clamps and hardware for installation

Specifications

Warranty

Touring vs Track Edition

Want the other sound? See the AWE Track Edition Exhaust for the Mk7 GTI, or change editions later with the Touring-to-Track Conversion Kit. Own a 2018-2021 GTI Mk7.5? Shop the AWE exhaust for the 2018-2021 GTI Mk7.5.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AWE Touring Edition exhaust legal on a Mk7 GTI?
AWE lists this system as 50 State Legal because it does not tamper with any emissions control or monitoring devices; it bolts on behind the catalytic converters. AWE does not publish a CARB Executive Order number for it, and local sound limits vary, so check the rules where you drive.

How loud is the Touring Edition on a 2015-2017 GTI?
AWE built the Touring Edition to stay civil at idle and on the highway, then open up under throttle. With an aftermarket downpipe it gets louder; AWE ranks it as the quieter of the two editions with either downpipe.

How much power does it add?
AWE quotes a maximum gain of 21 hp and 24 lb-ft at the crank without software, measured when the cat-back is paired with an aftermarket downpipe. On a stock downpipe, expect a smaller gain; AWE does not publish a separate figure.

Does it work with the factory downpipe?
Yes. The cat-back mates to the factory downpipe, and it also suits an aftermarket downpipe. AWE recommends the Touring Edition for GTIs running an aftermarket downpipe if you want to keep the cabin civil.

Can I switch to the Track Edition later?
Yes. AWE sells a bolt-on Touring-to-Track Conversion Kit that swaps the front pipe, so you do not need to buy a whole new system.

Fitment Notes

• Fits the 2015-2017 Mk7 GTI only; the 2018-2021 Mk7.5 GTI uses a different AWE part number.
• Works with the factory downpipe or an aftermarket downpipe.
• Direct bolt-on to the factory mounting points; no tune required.

Questions about fitment? Call (310) 231-0292 or text (310) 886-3111.

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