2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI review from Australia and New Zealand
"A fantastic car to drive and own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Compulsory ECU recall. The car was running fine prior to this, and there has been no noticeable difference since the recall.
General comments?
The Mk5 GTI is the perfect response to the previous Mk4 model. Every negative aspect of my old Mk4 GTI has been addressed with the new model.
The performance of the 2.0 TFSI is very strong, could always do with more power though. Having said that, the front wheels may struggle getting the power down, so, from factory it is about right.
Economy is very good also. Around town we're getting 9l/100kms, and on the highway we can get into high 6s-low 7s.
The handling is very safe and secure, but also very rewarding. At the absolute limit it is not as sharp as it might be, but at about 8-9/10ths the car is virtually faultless.
The looks of the car, inside and outside, are just right. A great blend of aggression and purpose, without being too boy racer. The styling is a massive improvement over the the Mk4.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 TFSI Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 26000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen GTI |
| Date of Entry | 25th June, 2008 |