2012 Volkswagen GTI Base Reviews, Price, Features & Specs

$25,695
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Base Key Features & Specs

Kelley Blue Book Value®
$25,695
New Fair Market Range
Crash Test Rating
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
24 City / 33 HWY
Horsepower
200
Seats
5

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Mechanical Features

  • 2.0L DOHC FSI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine
  • Hard shell battery box protection
  • 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic & sport mode, launch control
  • Front wheel drive
  • GTI sport suspension w/vehicle lowering -inc: independent front MacPherson struts w/stabilizer bar & fully independent rear four-link suspension w/coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers & stabilizer bar
  • Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Cross differential system (XDS)
  • Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes w/red calipers
  • Dual polished exhaust tips -inc: sound generator
  • Electronic differential lock (EDL)

Exterior Features

  • 18" "Detroit" alloy wheels
  • 225/40R18 all-season tires
  • Temporary use spare tire
  • Sport front/side/rear valences -inc: textured black sport side skirts
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Body-color rear roof spoiler
  • Body-color moldings
  • Fully galvanized sheet metal
  • Heat-insulated glass
  • Black front grille -inc: honeycomb mesh & red surrounding strip
  • Halogen headlamps -inc: clear/lightweight/chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses
  • Fog lights
  • Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: integrated turn signals, blinker control stalk w/lane-change feature
  • Adjustable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
  • Rear window wiper
  • Body-color exterior door handles

Entertainment Features

  • AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (8) speakers, media device interface (MDI), Bluetooth connectivity
  • SIRIUS satellite radio w/3-month trial
  • Auxiliary audio input
  • Window diversity antenna

Interior Features

  • Cloth seat trim
  • 8-way manual heated front sport bucket seats -inc: optimized head restraints, lumbar support, emergency locking retractors for all seating positions
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seat -inc: height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, (2) cup holders, pass-through, interlock feature, center armrest
  • Adjustable front center armrest w/storage compartment
  • Center console -inc: (2) front cup holders, front open storage compartment
  • Front/rear carpeted floor mats
  • Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping sport steering wheel -inc: wheel-mounted shift paddles
  • Theft-deterrent steering column
  • Highline instrument cluster -inc: multi-function trip computer, compass, brake pad wear indicator, seatbelt reminder, fuel cap seal warning, illumination for controls & gauges
  • Headlights-on warning tone
  • Non-smokers pkg -inc: pwr outlet w/plug, storage receptacle w/insert
  • Pwr windows -inc: front windows w/driver side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection
  • Remote central pwr locking system -inc: auto locking feature
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Cruise control
  • Mirror control pad w/joystick controls
  • Anti-theft vehicle alarm system -inc: panic button
  • Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
  • Climatic air conditioning -inc: air-conditioning in center console
  • Air vents in instrument panel
  • Electric rear window defroster
  • Rear passenger ventilation for heat
  • Soft-opening lockable glovebox
  • (2) aux pwr outlets
  • Chrome interior door handles
  • Brushed aluminum footrest & pedal covers
  • Metallic door trim
  • Integrated armrest in front door panels
  • Front door storage pockets
  • Roof console w/integrated sunglasses holder
  • Sliding visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Interior dome lamp w/time delay, (2) front reading lamps
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Leather brake handle & shift knob
  • Front seatback storage pockets
  • Plastic loading edge protection
  • Inside hatch grip
  • Rear cargo cover
  • (2) trunk tie-down hooks -inc: 1 in each corner
  • Emergency trunk release

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Engine braking assist (EBA)
  • Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD)
  • Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)
  • Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
  • Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)
  • Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
  • Crash optimized front end
  • Daytime running lights
  • Dual front airbags
  • Front side-thorax airbags
  • Front/rear side curtain airbags
  • Emergency trunk release
  • Buckle switch
  • Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners, load limiters
  • LATCH child restraint system
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Dual tone horns

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