2009 New York: 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI makes stateside debut

Posted: Apr 08, 2009
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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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  • zermatt

    Yuk.

    It comes with an automatic transmission.

  • 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.

  • Pat

    i always wanted to own a golf gti….there is just something about it

  • kabluey

    Wow I thought it was suppose to change..

    Will it still be overpriced and come in 2 colors?? lolol

  • GMfan87

    that could be a sweet little hatchback if it had a freakin a manual…never liked those wheels either

  • Pat

    i always wanted to own a golf gti….there is just something about it

  • kabluey

    Wow I thought it was suppose to change..

    Will it still be overpriced and come in 2 colors?? lolol

  • GMfan87

    that could be a sweet little hatchback if it had a freakin a manual…never liked those wheels either