The Volkswagen GTI: A Perfect Blend of Style and Performance

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The Volkswagen GTI is a sports sedan that has been around since 1976 and continues to be one of the most popular models in its lineup. The 2016 model has undergone some significant changes in terms of performance, safety features and style while keeping true to its sporty roots. Here are some details about this iconic car:

Since its debut in 1976, the Volkswagen GTI has been an icon among compact and sporty cars.

The Volkswagen GTI is a sporty car, hatchback, and compact German model. The first GTI was introduced in 1976 as a hatchback with more powerful engines than its other siblings. It has become an icon among compact and sporty cars since then–and now you can own one for yourself!

In this article we’ll take a look at the history of this iconic vehicle and what makes it so special.

The GTI has become a staple of Volkswagen’s lineup and offers a great combination of style, performance and value.

The GTI has become a staple of Volkswagen’s lineup and offers a great combination of style, performance and value. The car is fun to drive, stylish and has a great price. It’s also the perfect combination of style, performance and value for buyers looking for extra power without breaking the bank.

In terms of styling the GTI sticks out from other VW models with its sportier front end which includes larger air intakes with red accents as well as sporty bumpers that feature lip spoiler-style curves at each end. Inside there are leather seats with contrasting stitching along with aluminum pedals found only on higher-end versions like this one–this adds some additional flair while still staying true to its economy roots (not all models come with these extras).

The GTI offers a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 220 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque.

The GTI comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, though an optional seven-speed dual clutch automatic is available.

With its standard Torsen limited slip differential, this hot hatch will get you from 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds flat–not bad for such a small car!

The GTI is offered in three different trim levels — S, SE and Autobahn — each with standard features that include leather seats, reverse camera mirror and dual-zone climate control among others.

The base S trim comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats and steering wheel, keyless entry/start system and automatic headlights. The SE adds 18-inch alloy wheels as well as a sunroof and fog lights. Finally, the Autobahn adds 19-inch alloy wheels along with luxury features such as chrome exterior accents on its bumpers (on both ends) and side mirrors plus LED daytime running lights around its headlights (which now have LEDs).

Standard safety features include electronic stability control, electronic brake distribution and traction control system.

For 2016 models, this has been upgraded with forward collision warning, automatic post-collision braking system (which automatically applies the brakes if you are involved in an accident) and pedestrian monitoring function. These features are optional on 2015 models but come standard on 2016 models.

Safety features have been upgraded for 2016 models with improved driver assistance systems including forward collision warning, automatic post-collision braking system and pedestrian monitoring function; these systems are optional on 2015 models.

The 2016 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a number of safety features that were optional on 2015 models. These include forward collision warning, automatic post-collision braking system and pedestrian monitoring function.

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) uses sensors in the car to detect potential collisions with other vehicles or objects ahead of you. If FCW detects a possible collision, it warns you by flashing an icon in your instrument cluster and sounding an audible alert. If you don’t take action to avoid hitting something ahead of you within 10 seconds after receiving this initial warning sign–for example, by pressing your brake pedal firmly–the system will automatically apply emergency braking force so that you don’t needlessly crash into whatever was in front of you when FCW first warned about it.* In addition to these new driver assistance systems being standard on all 2016 GTIs worldwide regardless of trim level or model year sold prior (including those built before 2015), there are also several other new features available depending on what engine type drives yours:

• A heated front windshield wiper fluid reservoir keeps fluid temperatures up while driving during cold weather conditions; this feature used only works when heated wipers have been turned off manually via button located inside driver door panel near armrest/glovebox area

The Volkswagen GTI combines fun on the road with excellent safety features

• Safety features are optional on 2015 models, but standard for 2016 models.
• The GTI comes standard with electronic stability control, electronic brake distribution and traction control system (VW’s ESP system).

Conclusion

The Volkswagen GTI is one of the most iconic cars in history and it continues to be a staple of Volkswagen’s lineup today. The GTI offers a great combination of style, performance and value that makes it stand out against other cars in its class. If you’re looking for something fun but still wants some safety features then this might be the perfect car for you!