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2009 VW Golf GTI revealed

rybo submitted on 9/24/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:01:42 PM

18 user comments | Category: Misc News | Source: | SOURCE: www.motorauthority.com

Volkswagen will be revealing the next-generation version of the Golf GTI, one of the most acclaimed hot hatches on the market, at next week’s Paris Motor Show but some images of the car have already leaked online.



As expected, its styling remains similar to the previous model and is differentiated mostly by a new front bumper design.

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sector

GTI's are about as exciting to look at as dried up dog poo on a hot summer day.

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Posted on 9/24/2008 10:18:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

linequality

although the changes aren't big...id say its definitely an improvement. not bad looking in my opinion.

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Posted on 9/24/2008 11:35:11 PM | | Votes: 4   

Hyundai

It's OK, auto001. You are allowed to make dog shit kinds of posts (actually, your posts are not even worth as much dog shit as my dog puts out - sadly enough!).

The new GTI is a damned gorgeous car.

I love it.

However, like Jonathan says, the dealerships might have a little to brush up on.

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Posted on 9/25/2008 12:42:06 AM | | Votes: 3   

Hyundai

In addition, some of the improvements seem to be have been sourced (as far as the exterior goes) from the W12 GTI. Wheels and the premise of the front fascia are from the W12 GTI.

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Posted on 9/25/2008 12:45:29 AM | | Votes: 1   

grysko

Why doesn't someone tell VW that those phone-dial wheels suck? They use it in every GTI concept and they always suck.

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Posted on 9/25/2008 11:55:34 AM | | Votes: -1   

Jonathan

As an ex-GTI owner, I'd have to say that VW has a lot to fix with its "we-put-customers-last" dealerships but the cars are still better than dried up dog poo.

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Posted on 9/24/2008 11:05:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Hyundai

I would also love to see Toyota invest this much in design and aesthetics into their cars.

Alas, Toyota is not ready to invest that much into their drivers' fulfillment of joy and appreciation of design?

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Posted on 9/25/2008 12:48:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

ktu01

i like it... from pics it doesn't look too far of a departure from the current model, but I'm sure in person the differences won't be as subtle. nice car, nice engine. test drove the 06 GTi and almost got one... can't wait for this to come out because it'll be right around the time I'll be looking to replace my car. :)

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Posted on 9/25/2008 2:08:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

rumnyc

i like the current GTI much more--both the front and rear looks less interesting and the car looks taller and less squat.

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Posted on 9/25/2008 4:57:14 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Wazz

They could have done a much better job of the rear although the front is alright.

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Posted on 9/25/2008 5:10:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Speedoholic

It's very nice, The rear bumper is much better than the Mk5's shitty plastic one.

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Posted on 9/25/2008 8:41:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

M35MT

I like the R8 inspired steering wheel and the japanese school-girl uniform seats.

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Posted on 9/25/2008 9:56:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Hyundai

lol

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Posted on 9/25/2008 10:12:01 AM | | Votes: 2   

Whelan

More slanted headlights. Are they actually going to finally offer the Revolver syle wheels. I have seen them before but never in production.

Also we all know the best GTI was not even a GTI, for me it was the first R32 offered in the states. It was subtle, sleek, powerful, maybe not up to STi or Evo speeds, but it looked better.

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Posted on 9/25/2008 10:12:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

gooch

+645398

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Posted on 9/25/2008 11:22:48 AM | | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

The MK5 R32 is also a looker, especially in the blue launch color. It was sitting on the lots for awhile (you could've gotten a discount a month ago) but they are going to sell out soon.

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Posted on 9/26/2008 1:02:02 AM | | Votes: 1   

mini22

Bring the Scirroco to the US. Let the GTI be a 4dr only

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Posted on 9/25/2008 11:56:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

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