- hatchback 73,736
- 1,529 below average
- 10,995 good
- Pasadena, MD
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,529 below average hatchback 73,736 gasoline black automatic
2011 volkswagen gti review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Newly redesigned hot hatch is practical and fun. introductionthe volkswagen gti combines performance, fuel economy, driving enjoyment and hatchback versatility in an understated exterior and nicely finished interior. Now a gti with a capital i, the gti is based on the volkwswagen golf compact but gets different suspension, brakes, engine, transmission, seats and body trim. gti was all-new for 2010. the 2011 volkswagen gti carries over largely unchanged but gets some significant technological upgrades: new audio, navigation, bluetooth with audio streaming and phonebook download, a new smart key system, and 18-inch wheels as standard equipment. The only choice in mechanicals is a 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. Tight suspension, rubber-band tires, big wheels and stout brakes are built in. 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, trunk-equipped hyundai genesis coupe 2. 0t. The sunroof and navigation package 3,185) has all the aforementioned and adds five-inch touch-screen navigation system and adaptive bi-xenon headlights. the autobahn package 5,315) includes everything above plus leather seats with v-tex trim, 8-speaker 300-watt dynaudio sound system, keyless entry and pushbutton start. safety features include front, front-side and side-curtain airbags and electronic stability control with traction control and antilock brakes. walkaroundthe gti comes solely as a hatchback. It sits squat and square, like it wouldn't be easily taken out literally or figuratively, 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. curb weight is approximately 3,050 pounds. interiorthe gti cabin is businesslike without being austere, a place the driver can appreciate and passengers will find quite accommodating. Any option pack adds controls to both wheel spokes and automatics have shift buttons behind, so it's rare to need to remove a hand from the wheel. gauges are basic white-on-black analog with large engine and road speed, and 270-degree sweep fuel and temperature 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 new for 2011, mp3/ipod compatible, most touch-screen and bluetooth controls are roof mounted. 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. Outside mirrors are low and the inside high enough that neither blocks any vision even on climbing switchbacks. The bottom of the windshield is unobstructed the full width of the dash and the top is high for an excellent view forward, and the rear pillars are so far away they don't compromise quarter views. behind the seats there is 15 cubic feet of trunk space; a bit less below the cargo cover. Folding the rear seats expands that to more than 40 cubic feet bettering some suvs. Peak horsepower is 200 hp and maximum torque 207 lb-ft, both inferior to the mazdaspeed3, mitusbishi ralliart and the subaru impreza wrx. Those cars are quicker b. Climate Control✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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