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Like our previous tester, the ’23 came equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. Riding a wave of turbo boost it feels especially strong off the line, and it’s perfect to slice and dice traffic.Īnd it’s not just around town fun – we found loads of power at freeway speeds – this little GTI wants to run on the Autobahn! That said, once you reach cruising velocity the cabin is quiet and refined, the high-quality European product you’ve come to expect. Those dual exhaust pipes are tuned to perfection, and it sounds rich, deep and powerful as you run it up to redline. It starts up with a deep rasp that turns into a contented hum. Powered is served up by a turbo 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, and in the GTI, it’s a polished gem, kicking out 241 hp and 273 lb.-ft.

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That does make using the info-tainment system a bit challenging – you call up many of the screens by the way of a small touchpad with buttons for Assist, Menu, Climate, and Driver modes. Outside of those two knobs, you realize that everything else is handle by touch switches.

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Here’s an interesting fact, only the entry-level S gets those knobs, the upgrade audio system is full touch screen only – a good reason to consider staying with that S trim.

In the center console you’ve got a nice high-res 10-inch touchscreen that features…. Our favorite is the center display with a massive tachometer and digital speedo for a quick read. VW calls the gauges Digital Cockpit Pro, and it serves up an impressive menu of info-goodness, with three views and 21 viewing options. It creates a seamless flow across the dash and reminds us of Audi’s esthetic. VW stays state of the art combining a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster paired with an 8.25-inch info-tainment touchscreen. Our eagle eye noticed that our ’23 tester had GTI logos embroidered in the front seats which our ’22 didn’t. Open the door and you’re greeted by well contoured front sport seats, covered in plaid cloth inserts that we love. While the exterior is evolutionary, the interior is a bit more revolutionary. Our favorite parts are the large dual exhaust pipes – not only do they look great, but they also pump out a rich full exhaust note.įinishing of our tester was a handsome Atlantic Blue Metallic – the same color as our 2022 tester – that still looks upscale and shows off the tasteful lines in a low-key way. The rear features LED taillights that flow into a nice horizontal line, with a familiar large VW logo in the center, which is home for both the lever to pop the hatch and the rearview camera. Red calipers behind each wheel promise performance. While those lines are tasteful and subtle, the 18-inch alloy wheels have a twisted 5-spoke design with a polished finish that’s bold and bright. There’s a sharp cut-in line at the bottom, and a nice rake that runs from the headlights to the taillights. The profile is pure GTI – a 5-door hatchback design with crisp, squared-off lines Few crossovers have that sense of rightness like the GTI’s well-massaged lines. Standard LED headlights give a strong display, while five LEDs on each side of the bumper create a signature X-shaped fog lights with a large honeycomb grille that spans the width of the front and wraps around. The front is a nice mix of old and new – the familiar horizontal red strip in the grille, the GTI letters nestling below.

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