2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI Trims and Specs

The Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T 2-door hatchback rolls into 2012 unchanged. Outside, the GTI 2.0T 2-door continues to display a number of distinctive exterior features, including black honeycomb lower air intakes, halogen foglights and a black honeycomb grille with a GTI badge and twin red horizontal stripes. Side skirts, a blacked-out rear diffuser, a body-color "duckbill" spoiler and horizontal taillights with smoked red brake lenses, along with chrome-tipped dual exhausts and 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, complete the exterior look. The unique features continue inside and include brushed metal-finish pedals and red stitching on the leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, center armrest, headrests and shift-knob cover. VW also includes a unique GTI instrument cluster with black analog gauges and an oversized tachometer, as well as a multifunction display. Cloth upholstery with plaid inserts and chrome and aluminum trim on the dash and doors also come standard. The front seats feature 8-way manual adjustment with 2-way manual lumbar support, while the rear seatback splits 60/40 and folds down to expand cargo space. Other standard interior features include air conditioning, cruise control, a lockable glovebox, a tilt/telescopic steering column and a keyless remote, as well as an 8-speaker audio system with a CD player, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth, an iPod port and an auxiliary input jack.

Power for the front-wheel-drive Golf GTI 2.0T 2-door comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI 4-cylinder engine, which generates 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. The turbo engine links to either a 6-speed manual transmission, which comes as standard equipment, or an optional DSG 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Fuel economy numbers check in at 21 mpg city/31 highway with the manual shifter and 24/33 with the automatic transmission. Safety features include 6 airbags, electronic stability control and antilock brakes with electronic brake-pressure distribution and brake assist. VW also equips the GTI 2.0T 2-door with an Intelligent Crash Response System, which shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and turns on the hazard lights in certain types of collisions.

Unchanged for 2012, the entry-level Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T delivers a winning combination of sporty performance, agile handling, upscale features and overall functionality. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI 4-cylinder engine, which delivers 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. VW pairs the turbocharged engine with either a 6-speed manual transmission, which comes as standard equipment, or an optional DSG 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. When equipped with the manual shifter, the engine posts fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/31 highway, which improve to 24/33 with the automatic. Six airbags come standard, along with electronic stability control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and hydraulic brake assist. In addition, VW equips all GTIs with an Intelligent Crash Response System, which shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and turns on the hazard lights in certain types of collisions.

Inside its comfortable, refined cabin, the GTI 2.0T receives a number of features that distinguish it from other Golfs, including brushed metal-finish pedals and red stitching on the leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, center armrest, headrests and shift knob cover. The GTI 2.0T also gets a unique instrument cluster with black analog gauges and an oversize tachometer, as well as a multifunction display. Chrome and aluminum trim on the dash and doors, and cloth upholstery with plaid inserts also come standard. The front seats feature 8-way manual adjustment with 2-way manual lumbar support, and the rear seatbacks split 60/40 and fold to ensure optimal flexibility and functionality. Other standard interior features include air conditioning, cruise control, a lockable glovebox, a tilt/telescopic steering column and a keyless remote, as well as an 8-speaker audio system with a CD player, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth, an iPod port and an auxiliary input jack. Outside, the GTI 2.0T displays a number of unique features, including black honeycomb lower air intakes, halogen foglights and a black honeycomb grille with a GTI badge and twin red horizontal stripes linking the tear-shaped headlights. Side skirts, horizontal taillights with smoked red brake lenses, a blacked-out rear diffuser, a body-color "duckbill" spoiler and chrome-tipped dual exhausts are among the other exterior features. The 2012 GTI 2.0T rides on 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.

New for 2012, the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T with Convenience and Sunroof 2-door trim gets a number of features not found on the base GTI, including a power tilt/slide sunroof, a multifunction steering wheel with audio controls and a Premium VIII audio system with a 5-inch touchscreen and a 6-CD changer. Brushed metal-finish pedals and red stitching on the leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, center armrest, headrests and shift knob cover also come standard. In addition, a GTI 2.0T includes a unique instrument cluster with black analog gauges and an oversize tachometer, as well as a multifunction display. Plaid inserts enhance the GTI-specific cloth upholstery, and chrome and aluminum trim on the dash and doors provide a sporty touch. The well-bolstered front seats feature 8-way manual adjustment with 2-way manual lumbar support, while the rear seatbacks split 60/40 and fold to expand cargo space. Other standard interior features include air conditioning, cruise control, a lockable glovebox, a tilt/telescopic steering column and a keyless remote.

The GTI 2.0T with Convenience and Sunroof 2-door delivers a spirited ride, thanks to its turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI 4-cylinder engine. The powerplant generates 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque, and links to either a 6-speed manual transmission, which comes standard, or an optional DSG 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The EPA estimates fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/31 highway with the manual transmission and 24/33 with the automatic. Standard safety features include 6 airbags, as well as electronic stability control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. VW also includes its Intelligent Crash Response System, which shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and turns on the hazard lights in the event of an emergency. Outside, standard features include a black honeycomb grille with twin red horizontal stripes, black honeycomb lower air intakes and halogen foglights. Side skirts, a blacked-out rear diffuser, a body-color "duckbill" spoiler, horizontal taillights with smoked red brake lenses and chrome-tipped dual exhausts are among the other exterior features. The GTI 2.0T with Convenience and Sunroof 2-door rides on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

Making its debut for 2012, the 4-door Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T with Convenience and Sunroof trim comes equipped with a number of features not found on the base GTI, including a power tilt/slide sunroof, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with audio controls and a Premium VIII audio system with a 5-inch touchscreen and a 6-CD changer. They join such standard features as brushed metal-finish pedals and red stitching on the steering wheel, center armrest, headrests and shift knob cover. In addition, a GTI-specific instrument cluster includes black analog gauges and an oversize tachometer, as well as a multifunction display. The cloth upholstery gets plaid inserts, and chrome and aluminum trim on the dash and doors provide a sporty look. The well-bolstered front seats feature 8-way manual adjustment with 2-way manual lumbar support, while the rear seatback splits 60/40 and folds to expand cargo space. Other standard interior features include air conditioning, cruise control, a lockable glovebox, a tilt/telescopic steering column and a keyless remote.

A turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI 4-cylinder engine continues to power the GTI 2.0T with Convenience and Sunroof. It produces 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque, and mates to either a 6-speed manual transmission, which comes standard, or an optional DSG 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Fuel economy numbers check in at 21 mpg city/31 highway with the manual shifter and 24/33 with the automatic. Standard safety features for the Golf GTI 2.0T, which was named a Top Safety Pick, include 6 airbags, electronic stability control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and hydraulic brake assist. VW also includes an Intelligent Crash Response System, which shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and turns on the hazard lights in certain types of collisions. Exterior features include a black honeycomb grille with a GTI badge and twin red horizontal stripes, black honeycomb lower air intakes and halogen foglights. Side skirts, a blacked-out rear diffuser, a body-color "duckbill" spoiler, horizontal taillights with smoked red brake lenses and chrome-tipped dual exhausts are among the other exterior features. The GTI 2.0T with Convenience and Sunroof rides on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T with Sunroof and Navigation 2-door trim receives only a minor update for 2012, in the form of new LED daytime running lights, which join such existing features as HID headlights, a power tilt/slide moonroof and a navigation system with a 5-inch touchscreen. Other sporty features include chrome and aluminum trim, brushed metal-finish pedals and red stitching on the leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, center armrest, headrests and shift-knob cover. In addition, the unique instrument cluster features black analog gauges and an oversized tachometer, as well as a multifunction display. The cloth upholstery includes plaid inserts for a distinctive look, while the well-bolstered front seats adjust 8 ways manually with 2-way manual lumbar support. Other standard interior features include air conditioning, cruise control, a lockable glovebox, a keyless remote, a 60/40-split rear seatback and an 8-speaker audio system with a 6-CD changer, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, an iPod port and an auxiliary jack.

Power for the GTI 2.0T with Sunroof and Navigation comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI 4-cylinder engine, which produces 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to either a 6-speed manual transmission or an optional DSG 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Fuel economy numbers check in at 21 mpg city/31 highway with the manual transmission and 24/33 with the automatic. Safety features include 6 airbags, electronic stability control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. VW also includes its Intelligent Crash Response System, which shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and turns on the hazard lights in the event of an emergency. In addition to LED daytime running lights, standard exterior features include a black honeycomb grille with twin red horizontal stripes, black honeycomb lower air intakes and halogen foglights, as well as side skirts, which help improve aerodynamics and enhance the vehicle's sporty look. In the rear, a blacked-out diffuser, body-color "duckbill" spoiler, horizontal taillights with smoked red brake lenses and chrome-tipped dual exhausts complete the look. The GTI 2.0T with Sunroof and Navigation rides on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

Volkswagen makes a minor update to the Golf GTI 2.0T with Sunroof and Navigation 4-door hatchback for 2012, adding new LED daytime running lights to the trim's standard package. HID headlights, a power tilt/slide moonroof and a navigation system with a 5-inch touchscreen also distinguish the GTI 2.0T with Sunroof and Navigation from the other Golf trims. A leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, chrome and aluminum trim, brushed metal-finish pedals and red stitching on the leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, center armrest, headrests and shift-knob cover give the cabin a sporty feel, while the GTI's unique instrument cluster features black analog gauges and an oversize tachometer, as well as a multifunction display. In addition, the unique GTI cloth upholstery features plaid inserts providing a distinctive look. The well-bolstered front seats adjust 8 ways manually with 2-way manual lumbar support, while the rear seatbacks split 60/40 and fold. Other standard interior features include air conditioning, cruise control, a lockable glovebox, a keyless remote and an 8-speaker audio system with a 6-CD changer, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, an iPod port and an auxiliary jack.

In addition to LED daytime running lights, the GTI 2.0T with Sunroof and Navigation displays a clean, minimalist exterior style. The aggressive front end features a black honeycomb grille with twin red horizontal stripes, black honeycomb lower air intakes and halogen foglights, while side skirts help enhance aerodynamics. In the rear, a blacked-out diffuser, body-color "duckbill" spoiler, horizontal taillights with smoked red brake lenses and chrome-tipped dual exhausts complete the look. The GTI 2.0T with Convenience and Sunroof 2-door receives 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Under the hood, VW continues to drop a turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI 4-cylinder engine, which develops 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. The turbo engine mates to either a 6-speed manual transmission, which comes standard, or an optional DSG 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Fuel economy numbers check in at 21 mpg city/31 highway with the manual transmission and 24/33 with the automatic. Standard safety features include 6 airbags, electronic stability control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. VW also includes its Intelligent Crash Response System, which shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and turns on the hazard lights in the event of an emergency.

Volkswagen equips the Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn 2-door sport hatchback with new LED daytime running lights, as well as new 10-spoke, 18-inch Serron alloy wheels. In addition, the Autobahn continues to receive a number of features not found on lower-end trims, including Titan Black leather seating surfaces, keyless entry with push-button start and an 8-speaker, 300-watt Dynaudio audio system with a 6-CD changer, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, an iPod port and an auxiliary jack. Other upscale features include a power tilt/slide moonroof, a navigation system with a 5-inch touchscreen and red stitching on the leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, center armrest, headrests and shift-knob cover. Chrome and aluminum trim, brushed metal-finish pedals and a unique instrument cluster with black analog gauges and an oversize tachometer add to the cabin's sporty feel. The well-bolstered front seats feature 8-way manual adjustment and 2-way manual lumbar support, while the rear seat splits 60/40 and folds down to expand cargo space. Other standard interior features include air conditioning, cruise control and a lockable glovebox.

Power continues to come from a turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI 4-cylinder engine, which produces 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission comes standard, although owners can upgrade to an optional DSG 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The EPA estimates fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/31 highway with the manual transmission and 24/33 with the automatic. Safety features include 6 airbags, electronic stability control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. The automaker also includes its Intelligent Crash Response System, which shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and turns on the hazard lights in the event of an emergency. Outside, the GTI 2.0T Autobahn 2-door displays such exterior features as a honeycomb grille with twin red horizontal stripes, black honeycomb lower air intakes, halogen foglights and side skirts. In the rear, a blacked-out diffuser, a body-color "duckbill" spoiler, horizontal taillights with smoked red brake lenses and chrome-tipped dual exhausts complete the look.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn 4-door sport hatchback receives a couple of new features for 2012, including LED daytime running lights and 10-spoke, 18-inch Serron alloy wheels. The GTI 2.0T Autobahn also comes standard with a number of other features that distinguish it from lower-end GTI trims, including Titan Black leather seating surfaces, keyless entry with push-button start and an 8-speaker, 300-watt Dynaudio audio system a 6-CD changer, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, an iPod port and an auxiliary jack. A power tilt/slide moonroof and a navigation system with a 5-inch touchscreen provide an upscale feel, while a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, chrome and aluminum trim, brushed metal-finish pedals and red stitching on the leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, center armrest, headrests and shift-knob cover add a sport touch. In addition, the GTI's unique instrument cluster features black analog gauges and an oversize tachometer, as well as a multifunction display. The well-bolstered front seats feature 8-way manual adjustment with 2-way manual lumbar support, while the rear seatback splits 60/40 and folds down to expand cargo space. Other standard interior features include air conditioning, cruise control and a lockable glovebox.

For power, the GTI 2.0T Autobahn continues to receive a turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI 4-cylinder engine, which generates 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. It connects to either a 6-speed manual transmission or an optional DSG 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The engine posts fuel economy numbers of 21 mpg city/31 highway with the manual transmission and 24/33 with the automatic. Safety features include 6 airbags, electronic stability control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. VW also includes its Intelligent Crash Response System, which shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and turns on the hazard lights in the event of an emergency. Outside, standard features include a honeycomb grille with twin red horizontal stripes, black honeycomb lower air intakes and halogen foglights, as well as side skirts. In the rear, a blacked-out diffuser, a body-color "duckbill" spoiler, horizontal taillights with smoked red brake lenses and chrome-tipped dual exhausts complete the sporty look.