Overview & Reviews

For the old 1.8T GTI, the VR6 style has been dropped and more features, including 17-inch wheels and stability control, are now standard. Starting in the late spring of 2006, the 1.8T Volkswagen GTI will be slowly phased out in favor of a fully redesigned model. As before, this performance hatchback will be based on the upcoming next-generation Golf. Highlights for the new GTI include increased performance, new styling and more interior room.

• Hatchback utility, upscale features and interior design, strong engine and automated manual gearbox of redesigned GTI.

• Higher price than those of its competitors, old GTI lacks oomph.

User Reviews:

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  Most Fun for the Money - 2006 Volkswagen GTI
  By IFlyS5 - March 17 - 11:03 am

  I love this car! I had a 2002 GTI that was totaled and have anxiously been awaiting the arrival of the MKV. This car leaves nothing to be desired. It has breath-taking acceleration, impeccable design and build quality, as well as looks. It handles well, rides well, and performs well in every regard. Not to mention, starting at $21,000, its a steal.

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  Wow, this is a Fun Car! - 2006 Volkswagen GTI
  By DarkenGS - March 7 - 5:23 am

  I moved from a Mark IV Jetta to this car. I really liked the Jettas combination of high quality feeling and good looking interior with an appealing exterior. The new GTI takes all of the things I liked about the Jetta and moves them up a few notches. I opted to get package 2 which includes many great options like heated, leather, sport seats, a great sunroof, 6-disk CD changer, and much more. I like the overall feel of this car better than anything. The interior is better than many cars costing substantially more. It just seems like it was designed with all the things I want, the way I want them. Great Car!

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  Lots of Fun - 2006 Volkswagen GTI
  By TonyMontana - January 7 - 10:23 pm

  I just traded in my 02 Passat GLS for a GTI, and oh man, is this bad boy fun to drive. The gear box seems a bit smaller than the Passat, so shifiting is a quicker. The car just boogies right from the get go. I can feel the power. It has lots of room up front, and doesnt feel as small as you would think looking at the outside of it. Its seats are nice and comfy. I dont think that Id have a problem driving for long distances. I cant wait to get off work and drive some more.

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  GTi Heaven - 2006 Volkswagen GTI
  By Ted - December 29 - 3:13 am

  What a superb car! I have owned seven VWs and this one is the best ever! It delivers tremendous performance and handling. There is nothing out there that compares, especially at this price. Plus, VW only plans to sell 15,000 GTIs a year, so, it is a somewhat exclusive car as well. I smile every time I drive it and the deal with my dealer. Mine is a Black Package two car with leather and the 18" wheels - what a car!

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  Another GREAT GTI - 2006 Volkswagen GTI
  By StephanGTI - December 26 - 11:16 pm

  Having owned/bought 19 new cars, and being many different brands, the last 3 were GTIs (1995 VR6, 1999.5 VR6, and 2006.5) and for a good reason. Not much compares with the GTIs as far as being true "drivers cars" and when condidering the price of Audi, BMW, & Mercedes, nothing compares. The new GTI is another great evolution over the last. I thought I could never go without the VR6, but the new 2.0 proved me wrong; it has more / great power & torque, better gas mileage & a cool exhaust note. Im getting 29+ mpg (combined 85+mph California freeways & stop & go). The stereo sounds great and the leather/Top Sport Seats are the most comfortable seats Ive ever sat in.

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  Great Little Car - 2006 Volkswagen GTI
  By zappa - December 25 - 1:26 pm

  I just picked my GTI up and I love everything about it! I drove a few cars before deciding in this one, including the Honda Civic Si, Mazda3, Scion tC, and Subaru WRX. Each one had things that I liked, but the GTI had it all. It has great acceleration and handling and lots of room for your stuff. I love the stereo. It comes with tons of standard features. The other cars felt kinda cheap in comparison.

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  One of the Best Cars for the Money - 2006 Volkswagen GTI
  By RJS - December 6 - 8:23 pm

  For the price, this is one of the best cars you can buy. I looked at a Civic Si and RSX Type-S, both of them had no low end power at all, both needed to be reved to the sky and you were ALWAYS shifting. The GTI has torque on tap all the time. It pulls on the highway in 6th gear with little trouble. The design on the interior is well done. The package 0 and 1 however arent as good looking as the package 2 interior, but the cloth seats are great looking. As far as sound systems go, the GTI has nothing near a killer stock system, but thats not why you buy this car. Its ride is great for the every day driver, even for the driver with the sporty side to them. The 6-speed transmission shifts are short and distinct.

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  Waited Two Years... - 2006 Volkswagen GTI
  By Dr. Woo - November 6 - 3:40 pm

  In 2004 at the Paris Auto Salon, I sat in a first-run European-spec 2004 VW GTI in Candy White. The quality of the interior and exquisite attention to detail alone convinced me that I had to have one. Two years later, VWoA released it and I picked one up the second day I was back in the States in Tornado Red (as my German friend said, "the only color of the GTI"). The driving dynamics, build quality, and powerful 2.0TFSI engine all combine to make a magnificent driving experience. I have yet to suffer a single problem (knock on wood) with 5,500 miles. Im lucky to have a wonderful dealer in my area.

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  Great Car, Terrible Service! - 2006 Volkswagen GTI
  By dave - September 22 - 11:56 pm

  I test drove the car and fell in love with it. I really have no complaints over the car itself, the only complaint i do have is the dealership. I have to agree with everyone else that says this, VW has the worst costumer service ever. They dont want to deal with you after they get your money.

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  My Wife Made Me Do It - 2006 Volkswagen GTI
  By fgslr - September 19 - 9:46 pm

  I was debating between getting the GTI and a Jetta TDI. I drove both, loved the fun, performance, handling, and DSG paddles on the steering wheel of the GTI. But really liked the idea of 45 MPG of the TDI. My wife drove both and said get the GTI, its so much fun to drive, even at 53 you are too young for an old man car like the TDI. What can I say, I got the reflex silver, DSG, pkg. 1 GTI about a week later. After 2,500 miles I have no complaints at all, this is a great car. My car came with the heavy duty mats and hatch cover, people have asked where to get them as they are so useful.