Used 2012 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn PZEV Hatchback Review
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The 50-mile review
nkanafan, Saint Louis, MO, 06/10/2012
2012 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
This is a 50 mile "first impressions" for my GTI autobahn, DSG, 4dr.
The plethora of positive reviews online are right: excellent build quality, amazing driving dynamics, quiet smooth ride for size, excellent brakes, and great looking with a squat, low stance.
The DSG takes getting used to and does feel hesitant at first but "squirts" you around town.
As with previous GTIs, torque is … abundant.
I put two boosters and a nine year old in the back no problem!
They are skinny though.
Issues.
There are a few minor ergonomic foibles.
With the correct driving position for me, the steering wheel obstructs the top of speedo. Some controls are too low and parts of them cannot be visualized.
2nd Mark 6 GTI for me
shadrach2, Walnut Creek, CA, 09/22/2012
2012 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
Owned a first gen GTI from '83 to '95 and decided in '10 that it was time to go back. Manual, cloth). Lease up in 7 months so contacted my excellent dealer who hooked me up with a "can't say no" deal on a new '12, full boat GTI.
Well, I liked my '10 and I have to say that I like the '12 even more. I've been driving manuals for 35 years now and thought I'd never give the nod to a … non-manual. But the DSG, dual clutch deal in the GTI is amazing.
Telematics is way improved over '10. Interior with leather is classier. Mileage is super. Just a total win.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn PZEV Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Hatchback versatility
- Pro:interior sophistication
- Pro:supple ride
- Pro:good fuel economy.
- Con:Competitors are quicker and handle better
- Con:lack of interior storage.
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