VW GOLF VI 2.0 TDI @ Motopolis
Camera - Marko Tikvaroski, Editor - Aleksa Vasiljevic, Art Director - Darko Duckin, Executive Producer & test driver - Hugo D. Mirkovic ...
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2010 VW GTI: is it the best pocket rocket ever?
Like Tom, I recently tested a 2010 GTI though mine was a 2 door DSG with all of the same options plus navigation. Perfect for my recent drive to Detroit for the NAIAS. My full review will be posted over in Driven Wheels, but Tom made a few comments that I wanted to address myself.
Given that I’ve done all of my competitive driving in small front wheel drive cars, you could say that I am a lover of the little car. In fact, my GTI experience began way back in 1981 as I was involved in building a ‘79 Rabbit that emulated the Euro car a year before we got the real GTI. Yes, we got it in ‘82 in Canada. So with all that time playing with pocket rockets, it might come as a surprise that I have a craving in my nether regions these days for the rumble of a V-8. The raw, primal feelings that second gear in a muscle car creates have overcome my being.
So why is it then that I am so in love with the GTI? I really want a new Mustang, but the GTI makes so much more sense. First off, while the generous torque and magical exhaust note almost negate any quibbles about the pony, the Mustang really isn’t a very practical ride. It only seats 4 and the back seats aren’t all that comfy, even for the kids. The trunk is quite small and the opening is tiny. No hockey bags for you! Fine for a 3rd car that will see track duty but not so useful for a family.
The GTI on the other hand seats 5 comfortably. That’s right, our 3 kids not only fit but found the space comfy! We were actually able to fit 5 people and 2 hockey bags in the GTI! While it may not have that V8 rumble, the 2.0 turbo blats out a solid belch through the twin pipes on high rev shifts. It is pretty cool. As I’ve mentioned before, the GTI is an absolute howl on the race track which means the 2010 might be the ultimate compromise between small family car and weekend warrior. I’m pretty sure that it will also consume less tires than the Mustang on track days too.
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