For nearly three decades, the Volkswagen GTI has represented a potent combination of sports car-like finesse and tuned driving excitement in a versatile hatchback design. The all-new 2010 GTI ushers in the sixth generation of Volkswagen’s “hot hatch” lineage, and continues the evolution of an award-winning formula that has impressed drivingenthusiasts across the globe.

With its fully redesigned exterior, including a more aggressive front end, cleaner side profile, and sleeker hatch area, the GTI upholds its sporty nature. New interior enhancements help set the GTI apart not only from the competition, but also previous generations, and allow both the driver and passengers to enjoy total control and comfort. Starting at $23,290, the 2010 GTI stays true to its heritage by providing a dynamic driving experience at an affordable price, and is ready to reward its owners with every start of the ignition.

Full Article with the new 2010 Volkswagen GTI and some incredible photos you can find here:
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It's really a shame that they didn't make it any better than the mkv performance wise, and on top of that, they aren't bringing the r to the us. Huge mistake on VW's part, this was their chance to become competitive with the wrx, speed3, cobalt ss, and ralliart. Oh well...

 

I was hoping VW would try and take on the WRX... but no. One thing they could do is put two of those mouse sized turbos on the I4 haha. I had the hardest time finding the turbo under all that plastic :/

And why can't VW do something crazy like the Renault Clio V6?! Or make a performance diesel? lol

 

They have a performance golf diesel, but they're just not releasing it to US markets

 

It would be nice if they did... my friend had a modded tdi and it was fast.

 

VW is supposedly going to produce a two door Jetta. I’ve seen rendering of it somewhere and they look very promising for a two door FWD VW.

 

I like the look of the new GTI. Too bad the performance did not jump either.

 

It was at the Detroit Auto Show, it's called the New Coupe concept. It only has 170 hp, so no thanks

 

It's a hybrid and 177 hp. 177hp out of a hybrid is pretty nice. Should be a decent drive.

 

I just got one to replace my modded MKV. Chip the thing and it's a different animal all together.

 

VW does have an upgraded performance line...........it's called AUDI

The jetta, GTI etc. fill a segment and fill it nicely. They don't need to compete with the WRX, or Mazda. It is what it is, and they are what they are!




-just sayin

 

Why are these hot hatches still FWD?

 

The new GTIs look amazing.

 

the new GTI looks great but like everyone else said, they should have pushed up the HP.

 

The Mk6 GTI's have been constantly dynoing at 200whp which puts it around 235bhp. The power is actually very sufficient....and if spend $600 to chip it your sitting at around 260bhp and 300ftlbs...not too bad

The handling is what impressed me most when I test drove my car....I came from my BMW performance package that had coilovers, camberplates, upgraded bushings...(pretty much every suspension upgrade you can do) and the stock GTI just seems to do a better job around tight turns!

Anyway...after test driving it....I had to buy it

It really is the complete package for the hot hatch segment...