2006 Volkswagen GTI Overview

Introduction

With its subtly Teutonic styling, the Volkswagen GTI may not look like a performance car. But those inside will have no doubt about its dynamic capabilities. They also will enjoy the room and comfort and cargo capacity of its versatile interior.

The GTI comes as a two-door hatchback, with a choice of six-speed manual transmission or the six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox, or DSG. The GTI draws its energy from Volkswagen's smaller and lighter 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which has been turbocharged to boost its output to 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. Safety features include front airbags, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags, three-point harnesses for all seating positions, LATCH child seat anchors. Anti-lock brakes come standard, along with Brake Assist, electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control, and traction control.

The Vokswagen GTI is all new for 2006.