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[[image:silvergti.jpg||frame|2006 '''[[Volkswagen]] GTI''']]
The name ''GTI'' was first used in 1976, in reference to [[Volkswagen]]'s high-performance trim level of the [[Volkswagen Golf|Golf]] (known as the [[Volkswagen Rabbit|Rabbit]] when it debuted in North America in 1975).  The [[Volkswagen]] GTI is widely credited with beginning the first in the ''hot hatch'' or European hatchback genre.  While a GTI was released for the 2006 model year, [[Volkswagen]] redesigned the car in early 2006, calling it the "New GTI."
The name ''GTI'' was first used in 1976, in reference to [[Volkswagen]]'s high-performance trim level of the [[Volkswagen Golf|Golf]] (known as the [[Volkswagen Rabbit|Rabbit]] when it debuted in North America in 1975).  The [[Volkswagen]] GTI is widely credited with beginning the first in the ''hot hatch'' or European hatchback genre.  While a GTI was released for the 2006 model year, [[Volkswagen]] redesigned the car in early 2006, calling it the "New GTI."


See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Volkwagen GTI Review]]'''.
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Volkwagen GTI Review]]'''.
[[image:silvergti.jpg||frame|2006 '''[[Volkswagen]] GTI''']]
===Recent Changes===
===Recent Changes===
Although the 2006 model remains largely unchanged from its fourth generation platform, the newly redesigned fifth generation "New GTI" features some new and improved updates.
Although the 2006 model remains largely unchanged from its fourth generation platform, the newly redesigned fifth generation "New GTI" features some new and improved updates.

Revision as of 15:57, 26 July 2006

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2006 Volkswagen GTI

The name GTI was first used in 1976, in reference to Volkswagen's high-performance trim level of the Golf (known as the Rabbit when it debuted in North America in 1975). The Volkswagen GTI is widely credited with beginning the first in the hot hatch or European hatchback genre. While a GTI was released for the 2006 model year, Volkswagen redesigned the car in early 2006, calling it the "New GTI."

See Wikicars' comprehensive Volkwagen GTI Review.

Recent Changes

Although the 2006 model remains largely unchanged from its fourth generation platform, the newly redesigned fifth generation "New GTI" features some new and improved updates.

Styles and Major Options

There is only one style available for the Volkswagen GTI, the 2-door GTI 2.0T. This trim comes with the following options:

Pricing

Today's actual prices for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI can be found at CarsDirect.

GTI Trims

GTI Mk V

MSRP

$21,990

Invoice

$20,240

Gas Mileage

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

GTI Specs

4-Cyl. 2.0L 6-Speed
Automatic

4-Cyl. 2.0L 6-Speed
Manual

MPG

25/31

24/31

Reliability

Safety

Photos

Colors

The Volkswagen GTI comes in the following colors, but GTI colors may vary by trim:

Exterior

  • Black Magic
  • Candy White
  • Reflex Silver
  • Silverstone Gray
  • Tornado Red
  • United Gray

Interior

  • Black
  • Black/Gray
  • Interlagos

Main Competitors

Hybrid Models

There are currently no hybrid models of the GTI.

Unique Attributes

Resale Values

Criticisms

Current Generation: (YYYY–present)

Previous Generations

Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)

First Generation/Origins

Worldwide

Design quirks and oddities

Awards

See also

External Links