- hatchback 84,976
- 3,215 below average
- 10,990 great
- Orem, UT
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- 3,215 below average hatchback 84,976 gasoline black manual
2012 volkswagen gti review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Practical and fun hot hatch. introductionthe volkswagen gti is the hot version of the golf. Featuring a sports suspension, more powerful brakes, and a high-performance engine, the gti delivers performance and fuel economy, driving enjoyment and hatchback versatility. Both are hatchbacks. The only choice in mechanicals is a 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. driving a gti is great fun. It's a well-balanced machine and that makes it satisfying. Power is immediate and gratifying at any speed. It's quicker than a honda civic si. It's not as quick as the hot rods from mazda, subaru or mitsubishi, but it gets better fuel economy. It's more refined than the civic or the hyundai genesis coupe. The strong torque from the gti's engine extends across a broad range and it revs freely past its theoretical redline. This responsive power over a broad range of engine speeds makes it easy and enjoyable to drive, with quick response on tap any time. The dsg shifts quickly, offering excellent acceleration performance. Modulating power with the dsg is tricky, however, with a fine line between a little more power and a lot more power. there's good grip in corners, with summer performance tires and a sport-tuned suspension, yet it's civilized and compliant, filtering out some of the harshness of the outside world. inside, it's comfortable, with supportive seats and a businesslike cabin. Cloth and leather are available; we preferred the cloth for ability to grip the driver in corners. The seat bottoms are relatively long, which is good for long-legged drivers. Outward visibility is good. cargo capacity is a gti feature. The gti was all-new for 2010. the gti competes primarily against the faster, edgier, front-drive mazdaspeed3; the more powerful, all-wheel-drive mitsubishi lancer ralliart and subaru impreza wrx; the less-powerful, front-drive non-hatch civic si; and the similarly quick, rear-drive hyundai genesis coupe 2. 0t. The gti gets better fuel economy than any of them. The base with sunroof and navigation gets a sunroof, a navigation system, and steering-linked adaptive bi-xenon headlights. the gti autobahn model has all the equipment above, plus leather seats with v-tex trim, 8-speaker 300-watt dynaudio sound system, led daytime running lights, keyless entry with pushbutton start, and unique serron wheels. options are limited to a protection package 430) with floormats, a cargo mat, and mud guards; rubber floormats 235), mud guards 220); and bodyside moldings 265). (all new car test drive prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.) safety features that comes standard include front, front-side and side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution; electronic stability control with traction control; and a tire-pressure monitor. walkaroundthe gti comes solely as a hatchback. It sits squat and square, and has a purposeful look void of tacked-on parts or extraneous wallpaper. This sixth-generation version, introduced as a 2010 model, is just seven inches longer than the original. a horizontal theme dominates the front with a wide, level honeycomb-grille aperture along the bottom, a narrower slot above with gti-trademark red trim stripe, and slats leading to the only vertical element, the very effective fog lamps. The rear center stop lamp is mounted in the integral spoiler so it never bathes the rear window in a red glow. this is a clean shape with enough curve to keep it interesting and minimal creases to show it off. Ornamentation is minimal, with chrome badges and tailpipes lurking below and red brake calipers hiding behind 18-inch alloys and low-profile rubber. A rear wiper sits at the bottom of the glass out of mirror-view but sweeps almost all the glass one looks through. interiorthe gti cabin is businesslike, a place the driver can appreciate and passengers will find quite accommodating. It's nicely trimmed and well-assembled. Audio controls are available for the steering wheel, and cars equipped with the dsg have shift buttons behind the steering wheel, so it's rare to need to remove a hand from the wheel. gauges are basic white-on-black analog with large rpm and speed readouts, and 270-degree sweep fuel and temperature gauges inside them. A central display handles trip computer and radio data, exterior temperature, door-open warnings and so forth. The audio and navigation systems are mp3/ipod compatible and offered with a touchscreen. Climate control is three-ring simple and unlike many cars, each of the center vents can be closed independent of the other. storage is reasonably good. The sides of the bin ahead of the shifter double as places to brace a knee. Outside mirrors are low and the inside high enough that neither blocks any vision even on climbing switchbacks. The bottom of the windshield is.
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