2013 Volkswagen GTI Overview
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Simply amazing car... the 2.0 Turbo is quick. It is strong all through the rev range, very little turbo lag. I drive a considerable distance on the interstate, and it revs high at 75-80 mph (turning over 3000 rpm). As such, I have to work to get 30 mpg out of it, although at 60 it gets mid-30's easy. It has an Audi-grade interior and fit/finish, love the plaid seats and they are very comfortable (and heated!). The gauges light up white/grey/red and match the upholstory well. This is the only car on the planet that I prefer the automatic over a stick; the DSG is brilliant! My car also has the Pirelli tires as opposed to the Dunlops. The GTI is a ball to drive, but civilized, too.
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Available Volkswagen GTI 2013 Submodel Types: Hatchback
Available Trims: Base, PZEV, Wolfsburg Edition, Autobahn PZEV, Driver's Edition, 1.8T, Driver's Edition PZEV, Autobahn, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition PZEV, GLS 1.8T, GLX VR6
Exterior Colors: Candy White, Carbon Steel Gray Metallic, Deep Black Pearl Metallic, United Gray Metallic, Deep Black Metallic, Tornado Red, Shadow Blue Metallic, Black Magic Metallic, Reflex Silver, Black Magic, United Gray, Silverstone Grey, Black, Cosmic Green Metallic, Indigo Blue, Satin Silver, Shadow Blue Metallic (Late Availability), Silverstone Gray
Interior Colors: Interlagos cloth, Titan Black leather, Anthracite leather, Titan Black leather/cloth, Black, Gray , Black leather, Anthracite cloth, Black
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, Post-collision safety system, Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Heated seats, Bluetooth, Upgraded Headlights, Sunroof/Moonroof, Power Driver Seat, USB Inputs, Leather Seats, Navigation
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 6 cylinders
Transmission: MANUAL, AUTOMATED_MANUAL, AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
