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Volkswagen GTI Reviews
In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word
Volkswagen GTI Review Summary
"...offers style, comfort, quality and refinement in spades."
"[1.8T] delivers smooth, progressive power and torque and a lot of driving fun."
"With its hatchback design, the Golf [and GTI] can carry an enormous amount of cargo."
"The seats are worthy of a BMW."
"Precise, well-weighted steering"
"The GTI has a comfortable ride that belies its sporting nature."
What reviewers liked least about the Volkswagen GTI:
"Like other 'manual' automatics, [the one in the GTI] is more gimmicky than functional."
"Low-mounted audio and climate controls are tricky to adjust while driving."
Volkswagen GTI Comparisons:
"Added power makes driving the 1.8T [GTI] much more fun over the Golf 2.0L."
"The cabin looks like one from a more expensive car--Audi-like, you might say."
Best one-liners about the Volkswagen GTI:
"[1.8T engine] pulls like a dray horse on amphetamines across the entire rpm range."
"If 'hatchback' still says 'cheap junk' to you, check out this VW."
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You should be aware that when reviewing 2005 Volkswagen GTI reviews, what is said regarding a vehicle can typically be applied to the entire generation. A generation is made up of similar vehicles from one year to the next. When a vehicle undergoes a redesign, it is considered a new generation.
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