Volkswagen GTI Overview

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.