AWE Tuning 2.0T Touring Edition Exhaust w/Chrome Silver Tips 102mm for MK7.5 Volkswagen GTI

The AWE Tuning 2.0T Touring Edition Exhaust for the MK7.5 Volkswagen GTI is a cat-back system constructed from T304L stainless steel with mandrel-bent 3″ and 2.25″ tubing, designed to deliver a refined, balanced exhaust note while minimizing cabin drone. It incorporates AWE’s 180 Technology® drone-canceling resonator, which uses precisely positioned reflection chambers and ports to neutralize unwanted frequencies without affecting performance. The system finishes with dual 102mm Chrome Silver double-walled tips that align cleanly with the rear valance, and it installs using factory mounting points for a precise, no-modification fit. Tested on AWE’s in-house MK7 GTI, the Touring Edition offers consistent performance across driving conditions, enhancing throttle response and exhaust character while remaining fully compatible with stock hardware.

Touring Edition Exhaust

• The Touring Edition Exhaust combines a refined tone with strong performance characteristics
• Downpipe-back layout made from 3” T304L stainless steel for unobstructed, straight-through flow
• Produces a full, rich exhaust note without introducing drone at highway speeds
• Includes an integrated frontpipe, custom midpipe resonator, and AWE 180 Technology® drone-canceling system
• Delivers a clean, high-revving K20 exhaust sound without rasp, unmatched by comparable systems
• Opens up under boost or heavy throttle for a more aggressive tone
• Maintains a quiet, comfortable cabin during steady cruising
• Backed by AWE Perfect Fitment and No Check Engine Light guarantees
• 180 Technology® uses reflection chambers and precisely timed ports to neutralize unwanted frequencies
• Straight-through design preserves full engine output while removing resonance

What is 180 Technology?

• AWE 180 Technology® uses resonators with strategically placed ports and reflection chambers to manage exhaust sound waves. As exhaust gases move through, the waves bounce within the chambers, with port sizes and positions calibrated for each specific vehicle. The reflected waves rejoin the main exhaust stream 180 degrees out of phase, effectively canceling unwanted frequencies without affecting performance. Each system is tailored to the acoustics of its vehicle rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, producing a consistent, refined, and characteristic exhaust tone. The result is minimized cabin drone and harsh tones while maintaining full power and the exhaust’s aggressive character.

Exhaust Tips

• Each system comes with three 4.5” double-walled, slash-cut tips in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black, each engraved with the AWE logo. The tips are individually adjustable, so you can set their projection from the bumper to suit your preference.

Nope, It’s Not Valved

• During development, AWE Tuning carefully examined the factory exhaust valve across different driving modes. They found that volume changes are minimal except in Comfort mode, where the valve stays closed until a certain throttle threshold is met. In Sport and Sport+ modes, the valve remains open, with Sport+ adding ECU-controlled burble effects. In the stock configuration, exhaust flows through the side mufflers when the valve is closed to minimize cabin sound and reduce drone, while opening the valve directs flow through the center section.

Conversion Kits

• AWE Tuning designed the system for straightforward switching between Track and Touring Editions, allowing cabin sound levels to be adjusted as needed.

Features

• Offers up to 21 hp and 24 lb-ft of torque at the crank without tuning when paired with an aftermarket downpipe
• Handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent 3″ and 2.25″ T304L stainless steel with .065” wall thickness, sourced in the U.S.
• Direct bolt-on design for a factory-like installation experience
• Engineered, designed, and manufactured entirely in-house at AWE
• Dual 102mm double-walled tips available in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black
• Straight-through layout minimizes restriction for optimal performance
• Developed on the AWE MK7 GTI through dyno testing and real-world driving
• No check engine light when installed correctly
• Guaranteed precise fitment
• Covered by AWE’s lifetime warranty

Applications

• Volkswagen GTI Autobahn: MK7.5 | 2018-2019
• Volkswagen GTI S: MK7.5 |  2018-2019
• Volkswagen GTI SE: MK7.5 |  2018-2019

Other Editions

• Track edition w/ chrome silver tips
• Track edition w/ diamond black tips
• Touring edition w/ chrome silver tips

Notes

• AWE’s Perfect Fitment Guarantee, No CEL Guarantee, and Lifetime Warranty all come standard
• AWE exhausts are not designed to mate with other aftermarket front pipes
• 100% Emission-Friendly
• Touring Edition exhausts do not interfere with any factory emissions equipment

About AWE Tuning

AWE is driven by a singular goal: Unleashing Performance. Renowned for their handcrafted, award-winning performance exhausts, along with rigorously tested carbon fiber intakes and high-efficiency intercoolers, AWE is at the forefront of innovation, design, production, retail, and global distribution of their performance products. These products are available through a select network of dealers, online, and directly from their advanced facility located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1991, AWE’s team of experts, comprising researchers, engineers, innovators, and seasoned drivers, has been dedicated to developing and introducing top-tier performance enhancements for some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles.