Notable Cars & Trucks of 2006: The 2006 Volkswagen New GTI
The 2006 Volkswagen New GTI
Made in GERMANY for Volkswagen, the New GTI for 2006 is a leader in the 5-seat HATCHBACK 2-DR segment. It retailed for $21,990 USD with a dealer cost of $20,240 USD.
New GTI Dimensions
The 2006 New GTI has standard length of 165.80 inches and a width of 69.30 inches. The New GTI rides 58.40 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.60 inches. Front headroom is 39.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the New GTI a radius of 35.80 inches. It uses 225/45R17 tires with a wheelbase of 101.50 inches.
Drivetrain
The New GTI comes standard with a 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3308 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
This year's normal 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO engine weighs in at 23 - 25 miles/gallon city driving using a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The New GTI retails for $21,990 USD with a invoice price of $20,240 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $630 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Locking Differential. New GTI optional equipment may include Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls, Navigation Aid, Front Heated Seat, Front Power Lumbar Support, Leather Seat.
Exterior color choices include Black Magic, Candy White, Reflex Silver Metallic, Tornado Red with interior choices of Black Leather Interior, Interlagos Cloth Interior. The New GTI seats 5 people with 41.20 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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