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TOP OF THE LINE; Volkswagen's GTI trumps GLI and Audi A3 as the enthusiast's choice.(News)
Byline: MAC MORRISON
Volkswagen's two-door 2006 GTI finally arrives here in February, and the first taste of U.S.-spec cars confirms the hot hatch is the top driver's weapon in VW Group's turbo-powered, small-car lineup.
Why the long wait? Between VW losing money hand over fist and a weak dollar, the company chose to launch high-volume U.S. products first. That meant Jetta and Passat, not the 20,000 per-year GTI.
It was worth the wait. The impressive direct-injection I4 produces 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque from 1800 to 5000 rpm. That powerband makes third gear appropriate for a variety of situations, and winding out the engine is a joy. VW says to expect a 0-to-60-mph time of 6.9 seconds, a couple of tenths quicker than GLI and the same as A3.
A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while the dual-clutch DSG system is optional. DSG is trick, but its perfect gearshifts are too boring for a car this involving. It seems a shame to dilute your experience by going the no-clutch pedal route, even if DSG shifts faster than you can.
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