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  • 13-May-2012 | GTI
    VW's hot-hatch heritage survives

    To Volkswagen fans around the globe, the GTI is a car that needs no introduction. When first introduced in 1976, it grew to define the term Hot Hatch. Now into its sixth generation, the GTI is larger, longer and faster as one would expect, but is it still that little speedy hooligan we all know and love?

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  • 20-Apr-2012 | GTI
    2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI Road Test Review

    There's a lot to choose from in the "hot hatch" segment, even a number of coupes and sedans. The term was popularized back in the late '70s and early '80s when the GTI was unleashed on North Americans, and subsequent imitators, from the now legendary Honda Civic Si to the brutally quick (by comparison) Carroll Shelby tweaked Dodge Omni GLH Turbo, joined the fray.

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  • 07-Sep-2011 | GTI
    2012 Volkswagen GTI 5-Door quick spin

    There aren't many small cars that can be described as motoring icons. Mini? Sure. Beetle? All right. Beyond these, the list gets pretty thin, pretty quick. However, there's one small car that deserves to be on all lists of icons — the VW GTI. For six generations and more than 35 years, Volkswagen has been writing the rule book on hot hatchbacks, creating the segment that would spawn dozens of copies. We're testing its latest iteration here, in the practical five-door body style.

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  • 28-Jun-2011 | GTI
    2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 First Impressions

    FRANKFURT, Germany—History tells us that 1976 was, as every year is, tumultuous, heart warming and exciting. That year, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X, a pair of coal mine explosions killed 26 in Kentucky, the Toronto Blue Jays were created, North and South Vietnam united to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Viking 1 lander successfully landed on Mars.

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  • 08-Jun-2011 | GTI
    The Poor Man/Woman's Panamera?

    While road testing the 2011 VW GTI, I tweeted Auto123 followers, asking if the GTI could be the poor man’s (or woman’s) Panamera. They’re both German performance machines available with dual-clutch automatic transmissions and four passenger-accommodating doors but they’re miles apart in cost.

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  • 11-May-2011 | GTI
    Wheely good idea for boosting road skills

    It’s 5:15 in the morning and falling back asleep is not an option. I’m too excited. Along with the amazing 2011 VW GTI, I’m heading out to Mission Raceway deep in the Fraser Valley to participate in The Inside Line ‘Firstime’ track day presented by Morrisport Advanced Driving.

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  • 27-Apr-2011 | GTI
    Volkswagen GTI a thriller with new Audi engine

    For a pocket rocket, it’s all about the engine.
    Which is why gearheads everywhere salute the arrival of this engine in the Volkswagen Golf GTI: a 2.0-litre inline-four-cylinder with turbocharging and direct fuel injection. This powerplant was developed by Audi, VW’s luxury brand, and it’s a gem.

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  • 18-Mar-2011 | GTI
    Volkswagen Golf GTI Test Drive: 2011 Video Car Review

    The 2011 Volkswagon GTI is a Cheetah in Lamb's clothing. Fast , Furious and Great Handling! But is it worth the price? You tell me!

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  • 18-Jan-2011 | GTI
    2011 Volkswagen GTI Review

    In life, there are numerous indisputable truths: we will pay taxes, the sun will rise, we will die, and a week at the wheel of a GTI will be memorable. Ask anyone that has ever driven one.

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  • 22-Jun-2010 | GTI
    Speedy hatchbacks for young and old

    This pair of pocket rockets with turbocharged engines, tight steering, monster brakes and snazzy looks are not what anyone would call run-of-the-mill econoboxes.

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