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2012 Volkswagen GTI performance accessory part

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Some Volkswagen history: In 1971, the GTI was designed as a high- performance vehicle perfect for high-speed cruising. Today, with the new 2012 Volkswagen GTI, not much has changed at all ?EGTI performance is still second to none, and the car now comes available with a host of new GTI accessories. Indeed, the latest iteration of Volkswagen's most successful car includes a "golf ball?Egearshift and sports seating, lowered sports suspension, and passenger grab handles, all in the perfect spots. The car now comes in two different models ?Ethe GTI (pictured above) and the GTI VR6, which offers more pep and more power. Whichever model is best for you, we have designed this review to enable you to determine if you want to make GTI part of your life.

At the heart of the GTI is one of two engines:

• Standard on the basic GTI model is a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, inline V-5 engine that delivers 180 horsepower and 174 pounds-per-foot of torque.



• The GTI VR6 comes standard with a 2.8-liter, 6-cylinder, V-6 eneine that delivers 200 horsepower and 195 pounds-per-foot of torque.

Beyond the engine, GTI performance is enhanced by additional features, such as power-assisted front vented disc brakes, front and rear gas shock absorbers, sport suspension, five-speed manual transmission with hydraulic clutch, and power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. Another statistic you won't find on 2012 Volkwagen GTI pictures ?Eboth models also feature Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, and Electronic Stabilizatoin Program with brake assist, to name a few.

As you can see from looking at any GTI, this car oozes sophistication and style. Standard exterior features include:

• Roof-mounted amplified flexible black-whip antenna



• Center high-mounted rear stop lamp



• Dual-tone horn



• Daytime running lights



• Driver and passenger side heated power windows.

Regardless of whether you improve upon these features with some of the available GTI accessories, interior features on the new and improved 2012 Volkwagen GTI include:

• CFC-free air conditioning



• Front-center armrest



• Cruise control



• Electric rear window defroster



• Brake wear indicator



• Multi-function trip computer



• Automatic locking system



• 80-watt audio system



• Stainless steel pedals



• Tie-down trunk hooks



• 60/40 split-folding rear seat

With features like these, GTI performance frequently gets overlooked. After all, it's hard to keep track of such greatness.

Perhaps most important, however, is the 2012 Volkwagen GTI commitment to safety. Standard with every GTI come safety features that include automatic tensioning retractors for front and rear passenger safety belts, child seat tether anchorage points, increased head airbag padding, side curtain protection, front impact crush zones, side-door intrusion beams, theft-deterrent steering column, and, of course, remote keyless entry. GTI performance would be nothing without these technologies. To learn more about them, or to access all of the latest GTI pictures, please be sure to visit our site frequently, as we update our pages once a month.

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