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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:
- Alloy wheels
- Power sunroof
- Standard 6-speed manual transmission
- Turbocharged 200-hp engine
- Anti-lock braking system
- Electronic brake-force distribution
Pricing
Today's actual prices for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI can be found at CarsDirect.
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GTI Trims |
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GTI Mk V |
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MSRP |
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$21,990 |
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Invoice |
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$20,240 |
Gas Mileage
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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GTI Specs |
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4-Cyl. 2.0L 6-Speed
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4-Cyl. 2.0L 6-Speed
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MPG |
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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
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- Honda Civic Si
- Mazda RX-8
- Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Pontiac GTO
- Ford Mustang
- Honda S2000
Hybrid Models
There are currently no hybrid models of the GTI.
Unique Attributes
Resale Values
Criticisms
- Fast, but heavy (weighs almost as much as the Volkswagen Passat)
