Is the APR Catback Exhaust for MK7.5 GTI with Front Muffler quiet on the highway?

It is the calmer of the two APR MK7.5 GTI systems. The front muffler in the Catback Exhaust for MK7.5 GTI adds sound absorption ahead of the rear mufflers, which takes the edge off the note at a steady cruise while the 3 inch flow path still gives a fuller sound when accelerating.

Does the APR front-muffler GTI exhaust fit a 2017 GTI?

No. This version fits the facelifted MK7.5 GTI from 2018 to 2021. The pre-facelift MK7 GTI from 2015 to 2017 takes a separate APR system, also available with or without a front muffler, so match the system to the model year.

Is it heavier than the factory exhaust?

No. APR states that the system is lighter than the factory exhaust in every configuration, including this one with the front muffler fitted. The weight saving comes from thin-wall T304 stainless steel, even though the piping and tips are larger than stock.

Can I change the sound after installation?

Yes. The rear mufflers accept an optional easy-change center unit, which adjusts the volume without replacing the system. Combined with the front muffler, that makes it easy to find a sound that suits both the commute and a spirited weekend drive.

Are the exhaust tips included?

Yes. Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips come with the system, secured by Torca AccuSeal T304 clamps. They are larger than the factory tips and can be swapped for other APR tip styles later without cutting the exhaust. The look can change while the system stays.

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APR Catback Exhaust for MK7.5 Volkswagen GTI with Front Muffler

APR’s Catback Exhaust for MK7.5 Volkswagen GTI with Front Muffler is built for the 2018 to 2021 GTI that does the daily commute as well as the weekend drive. It keeps the 3 inch brushed T304 main pipe, cast splitter and dual 2.5 inch rear pipes of APR’s standard MK7.5 system, then adds a front muffler that settles the 2.0 TSI at a steady cruise. Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips replace the smaller factory pair, and the system still weighs less than stock. It is the sensible choice for a GTI that covers real miles.

Design and Performance

Behind the front muffler, brushed straight-through rear mufflers with an optional easy-change center unit let the sound be adjusted later without replacing anything, and APR tuned the whole system to avoid rasp and drone. The cast splitter smooths the transition into the rear pipes, and argon back-purged TIG welds keep the inside of each joint clean.

Features

T304 stainless steel with argon back-purged TIG welding
Single 3 inch to dual 2.5 inch mandrel-bent brushed tubing, larger than stock
Cast 3 inch to dual 2.5 inch splitter
Front muffler plus straight-through rear mufflers with an easy-change center unit
Removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips with Torca AccuSeal T304 clamps
Lighter than the factory exhaust with the front muffler fitted
Low-profile, direct bolt-on design

Applications

Volkswagen GTI: MK7.5 | 2018-2021 | 2.0L I4 TSI (facelift)

Notes

The Catback Exhaust for MK7.5 GTI with Front Muffler fits the facelifted 2018 to 2021 GTI
For the most vocal setup, APR also builds the APR Catback Exhaust for MK7.5 Volkswagen GTI without a front muffler
Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips are included

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the APR Catback Exhaust for MK7.5 GTI with Front Muffler quiet on the highway? It is the calmer of the two APR MK7.5 GTI systems. The front muffler in the Catback Exhaust for MK7.5 GTI adds sound absorption ahead of the rear mufflers, which takes the edge off the note at a steady cruise while the 3 inch flow path still gives a fuller sound when accelerating.
Does the APR front-muffler GTI exhaust fit a 2017 GTI? No. This version fits the facelifted MK7.5 GTI from 2018 to 2021. The pre-facelift MK7 GTI from 2015 to 2017 takes a separate APR system, also available with or without a front muffler, so match the system to the model year.
Is it heavier than the factory exhaust? No. APR states that the system is lighter than the factory exhaust in every configuration, including this one with the front muffler fitted. The weight saving comes from thin-wall T304 stainless steel, even though the piping and tips are larger than stock.
Can I change the sound after installation? Yes. The rear mufflers accept an optional easy-change center unit, which adjusts the volume without replacing the system. Combined with the front muffler, that makes it easy to find a sound that suits both the commute and a spirited weekend drive.
Are the exhaust tips included? Yes. Two removable 4 inch polished slash-cut tips come with the system, secured by Torca AccuSeal T304 clamps. They are larger than the factory tips and can be swapped for other APR tip styles later without cutting the exhaust. The look can change while the system stays.

About APR Tuning

APR was founded in 1997 and develops performance hardware, software and calibrations for Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Porsche vehicles, from intakes, intercoolers and turbocharger systems to exhausts, brakes and suspension. It designs and manufactures from an 80,000 square foot headquarters in Opelika, Alabama, which it shares with Dinan as part of Holley Performance Brands, and delivers its software worldwide through a 24-hour automated system run from the same site.

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