Automobile names 2010 Volkswagen GTI its 2010 Automobile of the Year

Posted: Nov 12, 2009
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2010 Volkswagen GTI

The 2010 Volkswagen GTI has been named the 2010 Automobile of the Year by Automobile magazine.

The GTI was up against a very impressive lineup of test-vehicles including the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, a 2010 Ford Mustang GT, a 2010 Porsche Panamera S, a 2010 Jaguar XFR, a 2009 BMW Z4, and a 2009 Porsche Cayman S.

“Remarkably competent on the track,” said tech editor Don Sherman. “Superb handling and good feedback,” seconded road test coordinator Mike Ofiara, who has a Mark 3 and a Mark 5 GTI at home. “Oodles of fun,” enthused contributor Preston Lerner, adding, “front-wheel drive never seemed to be an issue.”

We’ll have the 2010 Volkswagen GTI in the egmCarTech garage on Nov. 20th so we’ll be sure to fill you in with daily updates and a full review.

Refresher: Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine making 206-hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. 0 to 62 mph comes in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph.

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- By: Kap Shah

Source: Automobile


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  • teknoboy66

    Can't wait to see your review of it Omar. After all the good things you guys said about the Cayman S with PDK I thought for sure it would have taken the award.

  • JonQ

    why!? no good vehicle for 2010!? this is like “2007 vehicle of the year for 2010″

  • Wallie Nelson

    Alright! Pretty stiff competition there. I've test driven a couple of the new GTI's (I own a Mk5 GTI now) and must say they are AWESOME! I love the Dynaudio upgrade that wasn't available before. Well deserved! I can't wait for the review!

  • teknoboy66

    Can't wait to see your review of it Omar. After all the good things you guys said about the Cayman S with PDK I thought for sure it would have taken the award.

  • JonQ

    why!? no good vehicle for 2010!? this is like “2007 vehicle of the year for 2010″

  • Wallie Nelson

    Alright! Pretty stiff competition there. I've test driven a couple of the new GTI's (I own a Mk5 GTI now) and must say they are AWESOME! I love the Dynaudio upgrade that wasn't available before. Well deserved! I can't wait for the review!