Overview & Reviews

For the 2002 model year, the GLS and GLX trim levels are dropped. Instead, choose from the juiced-up 180-horsepower turbocharged inline four (that can be mated to a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic) or the VR6 engine. The current 174-horsepower, 12-valve VR6 will be replaced with a 24-valve unit good for producing 200 horsepower in the spring of 2002. Later on, a special-edition model called the GTI 337 will arrive with a six-speed manual hooked up to the 180-horse 1.8T, as well as 18-inch wheels, 225/45VR18 performance rubber, a ground effects kit, genuine Recaro seats and red accents inside and out. All-new Volkswagen vehicles come standard with an improved four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, up from two years/24,000 miles. In addition, Volkswagen offers a fully transferable limited powertrain warranty that covers five years or 60,000 miles.

• Fun to drive, reasonable price, lots of standard goodies, hatchback design offers excellent cargo utility, available six-speed manual.

• Some controls hard to decipher, handling could be crisper, dated styling.

User Reviews:

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  Former Honda Man - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By biker23nola - November 17 - 10:00 am

  Was looking for something to replace my worn out CRX. Looked at the new Si from Honda, cool shifting as smooth as butter. However, the GTI 337 performance, style, and interior quality is superior. Is this a fun car or what. The cool factor is way up there. I also got real lucky in obtaining this awesome ride. First to test drive, by chance and my mind was made up already. Will be a classic.

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  Fun as He . ..heck - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By Subash - November 17 - 10:00 am

  Great car, nice size and great to drive.

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  Could Not believe the value for price - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By masterofdisguyz - September 29 - 10:00 am

  This car is so fun to drive, and it gets a lot of attention. i have the black on black (leather) 17" wheels, sunroof, everything. Sometimes the acceleration is sluggish but I think its because its new. It will get better once it "breaks in". LOVE the car. its so fun to drive and the PRICE??? forgetaboutit! Best bargain for the money. I will definitely buy another GTI. Absolutely.

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  from Golf to 337 - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By Ashley Jacobs - September 29 - 10:00 am

  Ive drove a lot of VWs and this one is close to the best. I traded a 01 Golf GLS for the new Rabbit GTI 337. I lost the excellent gas mileage of 430 miles on one tank of fuel to about 300 miles on one tank that holds 14.5 gallons along with my sunroof. However i have gained the 180 horsepower 1.8T that is the same engine in the Audi TT or A4. The car also came with 18" wheels and a performance exhaust, Recaro Le mans seats and a body kit. I love my new VW.

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  Outstanding! - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By WLSchroder - July 12 - 10:00 am

  I have always liked VWs and this is my first. I am not sure what I was waiting for! Its quick, great on gas, has lots of room and looks great! To anybody in teh market for a "Hot Hatch", look no further! The Celica, RSX and Focus SVT dont have a chance!

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  A beautiful beast of a car... - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By 9X - July 6 - 10:00 am

  This is pretty much one of the more amazing vehicles Ive driven. Its an attractively designed, well-modeled, performance oriented machine thats ridiculously fun to drive. To top it all off, its boosted. Granted, the turbo isnt huge, but it feels like a kick in the pants and pushes you down the road like you wouldnt believe. Theres not a rice- racer on the road that can take this car, stock. Too sweet. The only car that Ive driven that surpasses this is the Audi S4, but Im not sure the difference is worth another $20k. For a fun, safe, reliable, and above all boostable car, this is definitely worth a very long look.

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  Silver Bullet - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By dartmthboy - June 24 - 2:00 am

  Having driven a 1997 Mits Eclipse GSX (AWD, 210hp, Turbo) for 5 years, I was a little skeptical about jumping to a FWD, 200hp, 6-cyl car. At the suggestion of a friend, I took the GTI VR6 for a test drive and was pleasantly surprised by the cars performance and the total VW experience. It far surpassed my experience with Mits, Subaru, and Mini Cooper. After 5 months, I have few if any complaints and the car gets more and more fun to drive. Overall: Super fun drive, great interior and exterior and overall great package at a great value. My biggest complaint with my Mits GSX was its reliability and so far my GTI has been A+.

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  MY LITTLE GTI - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By alan young - May 30 - 2:00 am

  GREAT CAR I HAVE OWENED 6 NEW VW AND THIS ONE IS THE BEST OF ALL GREAT POWER AND GREAT GAS MILEAGE 32MPG.@85MPH TO WORK I YOU WANT A SMALL POCKET ROCKET THIS IS THE ONE TO GET.

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  Awesome Ride - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By Carmine Cupani - May 12 - 2:00 am

  Forget about the Jap Crap. Get the GTI. Chip it and there is little that will beat you in that price range. Awesome car for the money. The dash colors rock.

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  Incredible! 337 is the GTI done right. - 2002 Volkswagen GTI
  By Chad J - January 17 - 10:00 am

  Loads of torque. Not like the RSX. I am not fond of spending the majority of time at 6000 rpm just to have 75% of the torque availible in the GTI at 1900 rpm. The 337 behaves as if it is an extension of your thoughts when driving it quickly through twisty uneven pavement. It tracks with the accuracy of a roller coaster. Road noise is limited even with the 225 40 18s and lowered suspension. Two words sum up how the 337 feels, Billet Aluminum. I am now a believer in German engineering.