VW Golf GTI: Received top rating from Consumer Reports

The VW Golf GTI received a top rating from Consumer Reports.

The highly acclaimed all-new Volkswagen GTI has been named the top sporty car under $25,000 by Consumer Reports. The car received the top scores in its class, and the magazine acknowledged its powerful engine, sporty performance, well-crafted interior and impressive list of standard safety features.

The fifth generation Volkswagen GTI comes standard with a high-tech turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that creates 200 horsepower at 5100 revolutions per minute and an adrenaline-pumping 207 pound-feet of torque at just 1800 rpm. Other significant technical updates include standard traction control with Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), an electro-mechanical power rack-and-pinion steering system, and for the first time, an advanced multi-link fully independent sports-tuned rear suspension.

Base-priced at $21,990, the all-new GTI continues the Volkswagen tradition of a value-priced, fun-to-drive, German engineered driving experience. The 2006 GTI comes equipped with 17-inch wheels and tires, blacked-out trim, and larger brakes. Inside, the redesign features sport-bolstered seating and a flat-bottomed Formula One (F1) inspired steering wheel adding to the sporty appeal.

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Source: The Auto Channel

VW Golf GTI: Received top rating from Consumer Reports

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