Volkswagen Gti 2012 Owner's Manual

2012 GTI

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GTI with Sunroof and Navigation shown in Deep Black Metallic with 18" Black Karthoum wheels

Better engineering for you.

German engineering isn’t just about creating a faster car.
Or a tighter ride. Or even the most fuel-efficient engine.
We’re not merely designing the sleekest silhouette. Or the
roomiest cargo space. Or the most breathtaking sunroof.
And even though we place safety at the top of our list, we’re
not in this solely to get recognition for our success. Or
to break records. Or to add extra safety features just to
be safe. At Volkswagen, we’re about all of these things
happening together, beautifully and precisely, to create
a car that’s actually fun to drive. Because we’re not just
making any car, we’re making your car. That’s the power
of German engineering.

The GTI

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Careful, it’s hot.

You’d think a car this great would speak for itself. And it does,
in a way. The rumble of the turbocharged engine. The wink of

the shiny red brake calipers. The hug of the iconic Interlagos

plaid seats. If that’s not enough to catch your attention, we

thought we’d share what a few reputable sources had to say
too.

AUTOMOBILE Magazine

“2011 All-Stars” as a follow-up to last year’s “Automobile of

the Year” award.

Car and Driver

List for 2011.” And the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS) named the 4-door GTI a Top Safety Pick for 2011.* But
even if all the awards went away and the GTI had nothing but
its sporty engine and sleek good looks to rely on, we wouldn’t
mind. Because fans have been coming back for more ever since

the GTI hit American roads. As they say, word travels fast.

named the GTI one of its

put the GTI on its “10Best

When you buy any new VW you get three years or 36,000 miles of no-charge
scheduled Carefree Maintenance.** That’s right, no extra charge. If you’d
like, stop by in the first 90 days, or 6,000 miles, for your courtesy vehicle check.
Then come by every year, or 10,000 miles, for your remaining scheduled
maintenance checks. If only everything in life could be this carefree.

*“Top Safety Pick” based on 31 mph side-impact crash test, 40 mph frontal-offset crash test, 20 mph rear-impact test, roof strength testing, and
the availability of ESC. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on
safety features.**The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles,
whichever comes first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer
or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.

GTI Autobahn shown in Candy White and GTI shown in Deep Black Metallic with 18" Black Karthoum wheels

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Performance

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6-speed manual transmission

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DSG

performance automatic transmission*

4-corner independent sport suspension

Have your cake.
And drive it too.

When you climb behind the wheel of the GTI, you
might not believe your luck. Because not only does the
GTI look good, but its 200-hp turbocharged engine
with 207 lbs/ft of torque, paired with either six-speed
manual transmission or six-speed automatic DSG
transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode, is designed
for speed. Both options come equipped with a sport
tuned suspension, and the DSG transmission transfers
power between two mechanically actuated clutches,
providing seamless acceleration and imperceptibly fast
gear changes. So if you were looking for a car that’s
almost too good to be true, you found it. Choosing a
color is just icing on the cake.

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GTI shown in United Gray Metallic

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TSI engine. The 2.0L TSI® engine has some serious torque per
cylinder. Which means it’s tuned to have a broad, flat torque curve
with a nice, wide power band. If you’re not sure what that means,
step on the gas when the light turns green.** That’ll tell you all
you need to know.

*Feature available on select models. **Always obey local speed and traffic laws.