The red "i" in Volkswagen GTI stands for "injection". It is an abbreviation for the fuel injection system used in the car's engine. Fuel injection is a more efficient way of delivering fuel to the engine than the older carburetor system, and it results in better performance and燃費.
The GTI was the first Volkswagen model to use fuel injection, and it was introduced in 1976. The red "i" has been a part of the GTI badge ever since, and it has become an iconic symbol of the car's performance and innovation.