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SWEET SPOT; GTI mixes sports car and utility vehicle.(NEWS)
Byline: JONATHAN WONG
Want a quick car with a high-tech transmission that gets good mileage to boot? Then look no further than Volkswagen's GTI. VW's sports-compact icon brings a more mature and upscale feel to the fuel-conscious fun party with a forgiving suspension perfect for everyday drives and a quality interior.
Our five-door test car was outfitted with the available six-speed, dual-clutch transmission offering lightning quick up- and downshifts. The quicker gear changes give the DSG-equipped models a leg up on manual-transmission cars in the 0-60-mph department6.9 seconds versus 7.2 seconds, according to VW. Not blazing quick, but respectable.
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