The rubber-burning world of the sport compact hatch has come a long way over the
last few years. People want speed, handling, and big-time performance. They want
European design. What they don't want is a ride that chugs gasoline.* At
Volkswagen, we've been giving our autos more punch and power in the US since
1983, when we introduced the concept of a sport compact with the original GTI
MkI. Still a collector's favorite, it is the inspiration for the
all-new 2010 GTI MkVI. The GTI sports
aggressive new bodywork and a German bonanza of interior upgrades. It also
features an efficient,* Autobahnproven, 2.0L, turbocharged direct injection
engine, German-tuned sport suspension, and meticulously speedy Volkswagen DNA.
It's the latest in a long line of very fast cars. **