Vehicle Overview
Redesigned for 2015, the Volkswagen GTI is a high-performance sibling of the Golf. It comes as a two- or four-door hatchback and has room for five people. Competitors include the Ford Focus ST, Subaru WRX, Honda Civic Si and Mini Cooper S.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- Thin honeycomb grille with red stripe
- Gaping lower front intake
- 18-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires; summer tires available
- Dual tailpipes
- LED fog lights
- Available bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights with LED daytime running lights
- Available power moonroof
Interior Highlights
- Plaid cloth upholstery; leather available
- Heated front sport seats
- 60/40-split folding rear seat with pass-through
- Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Touch-screen stereo; Fender premium stereo available
- iPod connectivity
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Available navigation system
- Available push-button start
Under the Hood
- 210-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
- Available Performance Package raises engine output to 220 hp and includes larger brakes and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential
- Six-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Available adaptive suspension
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Front-seat side-impact airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Automatic post-collision braking
- Available backup camera
- Available front and rear parking sensors
- Available forward collision warning
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