VW Jetta GLI: Review by Automobile Magazine
The "Automobile Magazine" made a review of the 2006 VW Jetta GLI.
The GLI at least looks the part, thanks to a deeper front spoiler, front foglights, a blacked-out grille surround, and some truly wicked eighteen-inch aluminum wheels shod with 225/45 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A rubber. The beautifully crafted interior has aluminum pedals, a leather-wrapped shift lever, a squared-off sport steering wheel, and decent bucket seats.
The new GLI may look like a hotted-up Toyota Corolla, but it certainly drives a lot better. Unlike most modern VWs, this one doesn't go all mushy on you during hard cornering and cock its rear wheel into the air. The steering is delightful, and there is just enough lift-throttle oversteer to make the handling entertaining and easy to modulate with the throttle pedal. With the intrusive stability control disengaged, it's too easy to spin the inside front wheel in tight bends, however. Despite its sport-tuned suspension, the GLI goes placidly down the freeway, with a supple and compliant ride.
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Source: Automobile Magazine
Labels: VW
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