| The 2010 Volkswagen GTI, codenamed "Mk6" by | | | | 2010 VW GTI doesn't fail in that goal. For those |
| enthusiasts, is the newest iteration of the hot | | | | concerned about the passing ability of a car that only |
| hatchback that blurs the distinction between street car | | | | has four cylinders, fear not: This 2.0 liter turbo makes |
| and track car. First dubbed "GTI" in 1976, this vehicle | | | | 207 foot-pounds of torque, which is more than enough |
| line has undergone a number of design changes in its | | | | to accelerate the 3100 pound hot hatch from any |
| history, with the most significant performance-based | | | | speed in most gears. Even better is the fact that the |
| changes being clearly seen in the new Mk6. | | | | GTI makes peak torque at a lazy 1800 RPM, and |
| Powered by a 200 horsepower turbocharged | | | | retains all of its 207 foot-pounds all the way to 5000 |
| 4-cylinder, the GTI is an absolute rush to drive. | | | | RPM. For drivers who want a more understated |
| Rocketing the driver from 0-60 miles per hour in just | | | | driving experience, this ensures that you don't have to |
| over six seconds, the GTI's greatest strength is its | | | | pin down the throttle to have fun. |
| ability to give any driver a grin that will remain for hours. | | | | The GTI's 2.0 liter 4-cylinder is a godsend to those |
| With peak horsepower being felt at a screaming 5100 | | | | who want excellent performance with solid fuel |
| RPM, drivers can pin down the throttle and enjoy the | | | | economy. The GTI is actually more efficient than its |
| throaty but refined exhaust note. This car wasn't | | | | lower-performance cousin, the VW Golf. With 21 mpg |
| designed to be a quiet and smooth highway cruiser; no, | | | | city / 31 mpg highway, the GTI does it all. |
| it was designed to be fast and fun to drive, and the | | | | |