2005 Volkswagen GTI - U.S. Spec

[mikeyb]

Editors note: We are currently in Europe right now driving the U.S. specification GTI and will have a first drive report and more photos early next week. Meanwhile below is the press release Volkswagen of America released to us at the event along with the first official photos. The first U.S. spec GTI's will arrive in February of 2006 at a price expected to be around $22,350. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. The launch of the all-new GTI promises Volkswagens return to the purity of its ground-breaking sports car concept hatchback, and offers enthusiasts a modern and dynamic extension of the automakers original hot-hatch approach that essentially spurred a new car class...Full Story...

 

[altspace]

yay!

 

[Amemiya]

Finally it's coming to the US. It's been out in Europe for about 2 years now.

 

[Matthew]

the new volkswagons are ALL fugly. what the hell were they thinking with 2006 models?

 

[RenzoMSP]

the new volkswagons are ALL fugly. what the hell were they thinking with 2006 models?

Id still rock it.

 

[toucci]

I like the new GTI more. the old ones are soooo plain!

 

[Matthew]

Id still rock it.

have you seen the new jetta?(loser)

 

[ChopstickHero]

not liking the black coloured trim around the bottom and the lower half of the rear bumper!

 

[RenzoMSP]

have you seen the new jetta?(loser)

Yeah my buddy has one he works for vw. Its not that bad. The interiors nice.

 

[Matthew]

the exterior makes me want to barf...compared to the (excuse me for not being perfect on the models) GLI? the one from the last model type with the nice wheels and bodykit or effects?

 

[Lexusviper]

i dont like 'em now but they'll prob grow on me....really high ride height