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Car reviews - Volkswagen - Golf - GTI 5-dr hatch
The Car28 Jun 2001 The 1.8-litre turbocharged powerplant generates 110kW at 5700rpm and 210Nm between 1850 and 4600rpm
Power is relayed to the front wheels by a five-speed manual transmission
Suspension is by independent MacPherson struts and coil springs at the front and torsion beam axle, trailing arms and coil springs at the rear
The GTi uses four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock and electronic brake force distribution
The steering wheel is adjustable for both height and reach
VW claims the GTi can accelerate to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds
GTi uses five-door Golf body rather than three-door of original model
Aerodynamic drag coefficient is a creditable 0.31
16-inch alloy wheels are standard on GTi
Interior trim features black myrtle wood highlights
The Golf GTi comes with dual front airbags and side airbags as standard
Recaro sports seats are fitted front and rear
Protective strips on the bumper bars can be unclipped for easy replacement if damaged
Typical Golf styling cues like the wide, upright C-pillar remain and headlight/grille treatment can be traced to the 1974 MK1
The split/fold rear seats feature three removable headrests
A 12-volt power outlet in the luggage compartment is standard
Golf's slush-technology dashboard, blue back-lit illumination and red instruments are also found in the Passat
Seatbelt pretensioners with belt force limiters and web-lock elements are standard Did you know?The Golf is fully galvanised, allowing Volkswagen to offer a 12-year warranty against rust protection
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