Overview & Reviews
For 2011, Volkswagen has simplified the GTI's trim levels. Otherwise, the GTI remains largely unchanged.
- Hatchback versatility, unmatched interior sophistication, confident handling, supple ride, good fuel economy.
- Many competitively priced sport compacts are quicker and handle better.
User Reviews:
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Smiles all around - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By bucknut - August 26 - 2:00 amBought in September and now have just over 3,000 miles. Always puts smile on my face. Is it the fastest in its class, no. Reality is after the first week or two... how many 0-60 trials are you really doing? I wanted sporty, fun, fast that could still get the fam around. My finalists were BMW 328i, Audi A4, GTI, and CC. Questioned reliability of BMW recently, Audi was my choice, but ultimately was able to get more features but same fit & finish in the VW for less. Liked the CC which but I felt I really needed the flexibility of the middle seat. Hello GTI, hello smiles, waves, thumbs ups from onlookers. I get seat of the pants fun w/mpg like my Honda. Cant beat German handling & feel
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Steal - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By dhwhitney - April 1 - 6:53 pmTraded in BMW X5 4.8is 2005 and feel this is better in every meaningful way. Similar room and straight line performance with much better interior (I like cloth seats!) and much nicer handling. Interior is tighter and better thought out than my recently traded in 2009 M3 and comparable to my new 1 M coupe! Autostick a concession to being the "3rd car"/wagon so my wife can drive it, but it is really fun in its own way. I look at the many lame cars out there that people pay more than 25K for and shake my head. The excuse I guess is that VW only recently started taking build quality seriously.
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Best car I ever owned - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By new11gti - April 21 - 6:01 amI am one of those types of people that buy a new car every year. To name a few of my favorites I owned, Honda Prelude, Suburu STI, Jeep Wrangler, Honda Accord. My 2011 GTI is by far my favorite. The look, the feel, the performance..I could go on for days. If you are thinking about getting one, take it for a test drive and you will not regret it.
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Excellent choice - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By bluesmaster1 - December 22 - 5:32 pmThe GTI isnt all that fast but handles well, gets great mpg, and is practical and comfortable. Its very easy to live with on an every day basis. The interior is nearly ideal, the blue tooth works flawlessly and the navigation system is easy to use. The standard stereo sounds great and the I-pod integration works fine. There is good torque available at low rpms and the shifter and clutch are very smooth and easy to use. Another 50 horsepower would be ideal. My 4-door has been solid and rattle free for the first several thousand miles, and the second set of doors is very practical. The 4 door also provides power seat back angle adjustment rather than the dreaded lower knob.
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Love it. Did my homework and am happy! - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By jazzbank - July 8 - 10:00 amFor starters, Im not a racerboy nor a true sports car fan. I wanted a great balance of features, fun, and practicality. I did a ton a research before landing on the GTI (3 months worth!). Fit and finish are above the competition it really feels like an Audi or other premium brand. I can haul people or cargo and still accelerate quickly into any pocket on the freeway or sneak a parking space on a crowded street. It handles really well and is silky smooth if you use a light touch. It can feel a little jerky depending on the road, but overall a great ride. I dont know if I can ever go back to a regular sedan or compact. I decided on this after a lifetime of Toyotas and Hondas, but this is fun
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More fun than than I thought possible - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By dr_pangloss - June 8 - 10:47 amI was expecting to buy an Audi A4 or A3 and I drove the GTI on a whim. Its a good thing that I did this because I bought the the 2011 model almost immediately. This car is unbelievably fun to drive and its economical, practical, reasonably priced (29k for the Autobahn package) and compares very favorably to every other car in its class. The interior has an Audi build quality but costs a couple k less and the VW warranty is now better than Audi. The amenities included in many ways trump the Audis as well. For instance, the Bluetooth package on the GTI has the A2DP streaming protocol included as part of the base features. Not on the Audis, youll pay extra & lose your iPod integration too.
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1 year with the GTI - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By vincevw329 - May 18 - 4:19 amI live in the NE and use my 2011 VW GTI, DSGwSunroof as a daily commuter and recently drove a 250 road trip with it. Overall its been a very likeable car. Appearance is still very new with just over 8000 miles on it. I notice some slight wear in the left hand side bolster on the drivers seat from entering/exiting. No squeaks or rattles or any other hickups in my year of driving. The interior is in great shape and I have become accustomed to all the controls. I dont care for the round knobs on the sunroof control and climate controls, more on that later. Also a feature Im not fond of is the tiny rear-view mirror. I especially like the bluetooth, very easy to use. Back seat access is fair.
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A great little car - so far - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By skicat - February 22 - 2:00 amI bought this car because I enjoyed it so much during the test drive and I was looking for a relaible and economical alternative to my truck. Other family memebers have had great luck vith VWs, so I thought I would give the GTI a shot and Im glad I did. In three weeks I have tallied 1400 miles and the car has performed flawlessly. I would strongly recommend this ride, however if you buy this car opt for the extended warranty (5yr - 100000 miles) for piece of mind reasons if nothing else. Most dealerships will give you a discount on the warranty if you demand it!
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Buy me, regardless of your age. - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By bruce - November 24 - 4:25 pma great sporty little car
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Dont pass up the GTI! - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By dafish2 - May 24 - 7:03 pmI was a bit skeptical about purchasing a VW as I dont know many individuals that have purchased them. I see a lot of Honda and Toyotas on the road and not as many VWs. I have always been an admirer or German design and they have been known for solid engineering. Im about 6 feet and it fits my figure very well. Feature for feature you cant compare the value with other cars, as they are left in the dust! This car would sell more if the dealerships would carry more automatic versions. The mileage is much better than listed. My only dissatisfaction is the rattling noise when the engine revs past 3K RPM. Im very pleased to have purchased this car as it is an awesome car to drive!
