One of the biggest benefits of having a hatchback is the versatility. When the first GTI was built, it was given the "hot hatch" nickname and has lived up to that moniker ever since. On the outside it has a compact, sporty design. But when you open the hatch and fold the rear seat flat, the hot hatch transforms into a hot cargo mover.
Multi-function steering wheel
Go ahead, grip the multi-function steering wheel. Doesn't that feel nice? This steering wheel comes with integrated controls for easy access to the entertainment system and your Bluetooth®² connection. It's your connection to the road, your car, and so much more.
Top sport seats
The available top sport seats on the GTI feature exceptionally comfortable leather as well as an embossed GTI logo in the headrest. And with extra bolstering to make sure you stay firmly planted in your seat, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
The 2012 Volkswagen GTI comes in eight different trim styles
Sport suspension
The GTI comes standard with track-tuned sport suspension, giving it a more aggressive stance to help it handle better and corner tighter. You've probably heard the phrase, "it corners like it's on rails." Yeah, it's basically like that.
Launch Control
Similar to a two-step or line-lock feature used in drag racing, launch control is a neat trick to show off what your GTI can do.² Simply put the DSG® transmission in Sport mode, turn off the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), keep your left foot on the brake, and then press the gas pedal to the floor. The engine will hold steady at 3,800 rpm to build boost, and once you take your foot off the brake, it's go time. Just remember to turn the ESC back on once you blast off. Yes, our legal department made us say that.
Intelligent Crash Response System
After the airbags have been deployed,¹ you probably won't think to do some very important things with your GTI. That's why we created the Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS). It unlocks the doors, shuts off the fuel pump, and turns on the hazard lights² before you even have a chance to think about it. It's just one of the many ways that your GTI is looking out for you when you need it most.
Premium VIII touchscreen stereo
On the available touchscreen stereo, you've got an in-dash six-CD changer, an AM/FM radio, an SD memory card reader, eight speakers, and a 3-month trial subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio.² Not to mention crystal-clear HD Radio™ capability, as well as a CD changer that can play MP3 and WMA CDs with up to hundreds of songs on one disc.
