2007 Volkswagen GTI Consumer Reviews Page 7

Back to Our VW

Written by: Back to a VW again on 05/03/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

We traded in our 2002 Jetta 1.8 turbo for a PT Cruiser GT. We missed the VW performanace after the deal was done. Three years later we sold the PT and purchased a GTI with DSG. We put 1100 miles on it before we took it on a trip to Calif from Wa State. The GTI was a pleasure on the whole trip. Plenty of power, cornered well and we got 29.5 MPG on our 2500 mile trip. This car was well worth the investment. I tried to buy a bra for the trip but they don't make one yet, however after returning home and scrubbing the car I was delighted that there was not one chip on the front end (nice design ). Try one and you will be sold.

Favorite Features

Turbo power and DSG. Leather pkg and dual heating and air controls for both passengers. 18" wheels were worth it!

Suggested Improvements

Only that the rear seats would fold flat.

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My GTI Back in Black

Written by: Lollybug on 05/03/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Since I was a teenager I drove an '84 VW Scirocco. Later in life, for work related reasons I needed a 4X4 so I got a Liberty (mistake!) and parked my VW for restoration. I've missed it ever since. Nothing drives like a VW and never more has this been true than with their new 2007 GTI. In the short time I've had it, it's earned the title of "Car of the Year" to me. Performance is top-notch, the styling and interior is beautiful; it has the feel of a much more expensive auto. It's solid on the road and sticks to it when taking corners. You feel safe, secure, and you know you're getting value for your money. The 2007 GTI gets fabulous gas mileage and has actually brought fun back to the daily commute.

Favorite Features

The power and agility of this car are explosive. The interior is stocked with amazing extras, a large glovebox, driver side storage, sunglass holder, and a wicked trip computer with compass. My sore back adores the standard heated seats and the retro GTI plaid is a wonderful touch. I love this car.

Suggested Improvements

Not many but the radio should come iPod ready. Shouldn't have to cost you to have it hooked up. VW should have some different package combos with the GTI. I was thrilled my Black Beauty came standard w/17" "Snowflake" rims on it. Those "Potato Cutter" rims do the GTI a huge injustice. They're silly.

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Superb Vehicle

Written by: Murray on 04/27/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

Ordered my GTI to get all the features I desired (took 4 months from order to delivery). The GTI is a joy to drive. DSG transmission is flawless. Switches and controls feel particularly solid. Experience only minor turbo lag (when engine accelerates from less than ~2000 rpm). Above 2000 rpm you feel like you're in a rocket! While car can take regular gas, performance is clearly enhanced with premium. After 1200 miles, getting 26-27 mpg for mostly highway driving (75-80 mph). Car is very quiet at speed. Optional 17 inch low profile all season tires are significantly less stiff than the summer tires. Excellent integration of radio and nav system with instrument panel display.

Favorite Features

DSG transmission with option for fully automatic, automatic with sport mode or manual control with paddle shifters. Get good gas mileage while allowing rapid acceleration when needed. Multifunction display between gauges with steering wheel controls for radio and MFD keep your eyes on the road.

Suggested Improvements

The iPod interface is useable but poor (doesn't display song info). Front seat bolsters are a bit high, harder to get out of seats. Oil changes are expensive, requires synthetic oil. Navigation system needs faster processor, display has slow update when at highway speeds and less than .5 mile scale.

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My 100 Point Car

Written by: myjoiseygti on 04/23/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

I wanted to trade down from a Passat and was interested a sport hatch. Looked at Mini Cooper, Mazda3 5 door and Audi A3 as well as Acura TSX. The GTI 5 door is the A3 without the steep price tag and the roof-length sunroof. This car is tremendous value. If you want leather, you'll pay about the same as you would for the Acura. Stick to the traditional plaid cloth, it's not only retro, it's comfortable and durable.

Favorite Features

DSG, turbo, supportive front seats, grip when cornering, maneuverability in parking lots. Formula 1 steering wheel with paddle shifts is real cool.

Suggested Improvements

Radio set-up has one quirk - volume must be re-adjusted every time you turn it on. There is an off-switch for stability control, but not the traction control. I got Candy White, but didn't know that you had to buy a ground effects kit to get a car that's all white. 5 doors have black rocker panels.

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2007 Volkswagen GTI

Written by: Briiga Eichstaedt on 04/21/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

As a German, I am very particular about my cars. Though I do not automatically dismiss non-German cars, I prefer the ride and fun of the German auto. This VW is no exception. I love how it was made in Wolfsburg, Germany. The styling is great. It is a complete blast to drive. I wish the Americans would build an Autobahn! I am short but have tall family and friends. They all fit in with no problem. The four door is great, and I can fit so much cargo in the trunk. I love the 18" wheels with the red brake callipers and adore the red stripe on the grill. If you live in a state that requires two license plates I recommend forego the front one. Looks much better!

Favorite Features

Sporty ride - sport mode is heaven. Red accents, drive feel, amazing engine and power, styling, the leather seats are very good grip. Also, the cup holders are perfect size even in America! Great stereo system. OH! The latch to open the hatch is so cool! It is the VW badge that flips up! Love!

Suggested Improvements

Um, maybe offer the option of power seats with memory.

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Fun and exciting car

Written by: heat on 04/12/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI Fahrenheit 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

I initially went just to see what the hype was about and fell in love after the test drive. I was going to look at the Civic Si, but didn't even get out of the VW place with out the car. Took the one off the show room floor, #269 out of 1200. The car is really fun to drive. The seats are really comfortable. This is my first VW and definitely won't be my last. The DSG auto trans is really fun to play with when you want to do just that... play! I actually look forward to driving again.

Favorite Features

I love the Orange color. The DSG trans. The tons of power on tap. Really comfortable seats. Really fun car to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Not many... the trip computer doesn't register MPG when coasting. Clock could be in a different place for others to see besides driver. For this model, the stitching on the seats should be orange to match the steering wheel and shifter.

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Really Good Car!

Written by: Carboy on 04/10/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

The best car I have ever driven, I have driven a lot of the hatchbacks but none are as fun as the GTI to drive. The DSG is a very nice transmission that adds to the great performance of the car. The car that compares the closest to the GTI would be the Audi A3.

Favorite Features

DSG, plaid seats (interlagos), engine(!), and the sound of the car.

Suggested Improvements

Nav could have been better, its a little slow to come up and takes a while to load maps. It gives you inaccurate readings when over 30 mph, which leads to one missing turns, but it still does the job. Anyone who gets a GTI is mostly looking for the fun of the car, so it doesn't matter if you get lost, lol.

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2007 Volkswagen GTI

Written by: BurntGauge on 04/09/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

At first I was a bit scared to get a FWD, turbo, German car. But I'm convinced that this truly is the Car of the Year. It's just so well balanced, well made, fun to drive, loaded with features, and affordable. There's nothing to hate perhaps except that you can't drift with it as easy as you'd like... but I can get over that easy.

Favorite Features

The engine is phenomenal. With torque coming on at 1800 rpms you never feel like you're out of boost.

Suggested Improvements

I would lower the car by 30 mm from the factory. Perhaps give more wheel choices. And make the stereo a little better in terms of quality of sound. It's good, just not amazing.

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Back to the drawing board

Written by: Babs on 04/07/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

This car is NOT what I expected. Lots of wind noise drowning out the nice stereo system. Creaks, rattles and groans (mine). This car is going back to the dealer and some other fool can try and enjoy its poor build quality.

Favorite Features

Engine and trans.

Suggested Improvements

Better noise reduction especially from wind. Less cheap looking plastics and the availability of power seats at least for the driver. The A3 is the benchmark and the GTI can't even compare.

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Love the new GTI!

Written by: PTown GTI on 04/02/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

I have had this car since Nov. It is everything that I hoped for and more. A real pleasure to drive on the twisties, and around town to work. I was down to either this or the Audi A3, which has worse ergonomics, worse visibility - but cool sunroof. Glad that I went with the VW. A few rattles here and there, but I am really particular, so take that with stride. The summer tires that come with the car are just that - poor once the weather cools off. The 6 speed manual is AMAZING - why someone would go for the DSG is beyond me. Highly recommended!!

Favorite Features

Amazing to drive, with a sleeper body that does not stand out. Very fast and quick, great handling. The optional 18" Hufs are beautiful wheels.

Suggested Improvements

Maybe just a tiny bit lower, it does look like it rides kind of high.

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