2009 New York: 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI makes stateside debut

Posted: Apr 08, 2009
Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Volkswagen

As you already know by now, Volkswagen has decided to drop the “Rabbit” and bring back the “Golf” nameplate to North America. Today at the 2009 New York Auto Show, the 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI made that very clear with its first presence on U.S. soil.

Under the hood is 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder unit making 206-hp with a maximum torque of 206 lb-ft. That allows for a 0 to 62 mph run in 6.9 seconds with an electronically-limited top speed of 149 mph.

Pricing details will be announced when the Golf GTI makes hits dealerships this fall.

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- By: Kap Shah

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  • GMfan87
    that could be a sweet little hatchback if it had a freakin a manual...never liked those wheels either
  • kabluey
    Wow I thought it was suppose to change..

    Will it still be overpriced and come in 2 colors?? lolol
  • Pat
    i always wanted to own a golf gti....there is just something about it
  • Fancy Nancy
    Actually, I think that is the DSG. Regular manual tranny is still available (but slower).
  • zermatt
    Faster? Maybe.

    Less involving and less driving skill needed? Definitely.

    No thanks.
  • zermatt
    Yuk.

    It comes with an automatic transmission.
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