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6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD
New or Notable
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Two- or four-door hatchback
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Ride height lowered
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Satellite radio now standard
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200-hp, turbo 2.0-liter I-4
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Standard stability system
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Exceptional drivetrain
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Handling
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Lightning-fast DSG upshifts
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Interior quality
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Tuner-friendly
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Standard side-impact, side curtain airbags
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Feels a bit heavy
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Slow DSG downshifts
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Steering feel is so-so
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Low-rent red brake calipers
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A little too cute-looking
Vehicle Summary
The GTI carries on the tradition of being an affordable "hot hatch" by providing performance in a small, high-value package. It's available as a two- or four-door hatch with an option package — with mostly interior upgrades — named Autobahn. Similar cars include the Mazdaspeed3 and Subaru WRX. Read more
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