2011 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn

2011 Volkswagen Golf Autobahn Description

This GTI includes navigation and Atuobahn package. The GTI was completely redesigned for 2010 with a more detailed, streamlined look, blacked-out side skirts, showier wheels and more rakish profile on the outside. The interior could be described as more extroverted. 2011 sees few major changes, aside from a restructucturing of available options into set packages. The front-wheel drive GTI moves authoritatively thanks to its turbocharged 2.0L direct-injected 4-cylinder engine that makes 200 horsepower and 207 lb-feet of torque that starts as low as 1,800 rpm. The engine's especially responsive, whether coupled with either the standard 6-speed manual gearbox or optional Direct Shaft Gearbox. The DSG transmission is especially noteworthy, as it's essentially an automated manual transmission. It utilizes dual clutch system that eliminates the need for an actual clutch pedal, pulling off shifts in a fraction of a second without the interruption of power that would accompany those in an ordinary transmission. The GTI's transmission comes with a full automatic mode or it can be manually commanded using steering wheel paddles. With the DSG unit, the GTI can accelerate to 60 mph in just 6.7 seconds and has EPA fuel economy ratings of 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway. The GTI gets a number of performance additions versus the standard Golf. A special launch control feature on DSG-equipped GTIs helps the driver obtain as fast of a launch from a standing start as possible, enabling just the right amount of wheelspin. Meanwhile, the GTI's fully independent suspension (struts in front, four links in back) is tuned for crisp response and a firm but settled ride, electro-mechanical power rack-and-pinion steering provides solid on-center feel with some feedback from the road in low-speed corners. As electronic limited-slip system called XDS replaces a mechanical limited-slip differential and helps make sure the front wheels get the most traction from left to right. Strong anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes round out the performance package by endowing the GTI with solid stopping power. Safety is also strongly represented in the new GTI. There's a total of 6 standard airbags, including side-curtain bags that rear front and rear outboard occupants and 3-point belts for all seating positions. Rear side airbags, a feature that's not widely offered in this size vehicle, are optional. The instrument panel is one of the more attractive, elegant ones among small cars, with brushed metal accents and other chrome and metacllic highlights, plus soft tough materials throughout. The GTI includes a single disc CD stereo with satellite radio and a leather steering wheel. The GTI sunroof adds a Premium 8 touch-screen radio, multifunction steering wheel controls, and power sunroof. Sunroof and navigation adds an all-new navigation system as well as bi-xenon headlights. Finally the top level GTI Autobahn takes all of that and adds leather sport seats with special leatherette door inserts, a Dynaudio stereo and Smart Key keyless entry with push start/stop ignition.
This car also includes the following modifications that were done the day after it was picked up from the dealer:
- AWE Turbo Back Exhaust- APR Stage 2 ECU- Neuspeed P-Flo Air Intake- Neuspeed Short Shift Kit