Ready for next new model 2010 Golf GTI, this model dedicated to US market, The 2010 GTI US versions is geared with 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers 200 hp at 5,100 rpm, and 207 lbs.-ft. of torque from 1,800 all the way up to 5,000 rpm (the European version delivers 207 hp). With 6 manual transmission, the GTI can go from a zero to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, and on to an electronically limited 130 mph top speed (140 mph on the European one).

Below is complete press release :

For almost three decades, Volkswagen GTI has represented a powerful combination of sports car-like and looking for fun driving skills in a versatile hatchback design. The all-new 2010 GTI Volkswagen’s sixth generation delivering “hot hatch” lineage, and continued evolution of the award winning formula that has impressed driving fans around the world.

With a completely redesigned exterior, including a more aggressive front end, clean side profile, and more slender hatched area, the sporty GTI who idealize nature. New interior enhancements that help regulate not only the GTI apart from the competition, but also the previous generation, and allows both driver and passengers to enjoy total control and comfort. Starting at $ 23,290, 2010 GTI maintaining legacy by providing a dynamic driving experience at an affordable price, and ready to reward owners with the beginning of each machine.
Exterior

As an icon into the next decade, 2010 GTI two-and four-door model takes a few style cues from the original Mk I, and the more recent past, and their revitalization. True GTI style, more aggressive front end starts with a characteristic black honeycomb grille with GTI badge on the passenger side, and red lines different outline, which flows into the light angled teardrop new housing (High Intensity Gas-up lights Xenon with AFS is optional). Sitting in between the two halogen fog lights, the lower front fascia is a faint cooling channels.

A more slender profile continues toward the rear, with a finer pair of black side skirts that run only along the lower part of GTI, and the absence of any side moldings. At the rear, new taillights integrated into the shape of the quarter panels and hatches including smoking red brake lens underlined clearly backward and turn signal lenses. Merged with updated rear bumper running a red light lenses, together with the diffuser unconscious with a special cutout for the chrome-tip, split dual-exhaust.

Low-profile all-season performance tires are standard. Summer performance tires are the available options. Rear hatch on top is the color of the body duckbill spoiler, which houses the third brake light.

The GTI comes standard with 17 x 7-inch alloy wheels wrapped in tires allseason performance, and can be upgraded to a larger 18 x 7.5-inch version with a good all-season or performance summer tires to match. Full power of stained glass sunroof is also available as an option.
Engines and Transmission

Under the tent, the latest version of the GTI is recognized using 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder gasoline engine with FSI direct fuel injection and maintenance-free hydraulic lifters. Raised for smooth, top-notch performance, the engine features an advanced, full electronic management system that incorporates a drive-by-wire throttle control and FSI fuel injection directly to reduce fuel emissions while improving overall efficiency and power.

Producing 200 horsepower at 5100 rpm and 207 lbs.-ft. torque from 1800 all the way up to 5000 rpm, the GTI’s 2.0-liter engine is ready to take to the streets with violence. With the standard six-speed manual transmission, the GTI can go from zero to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, and continues to an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph. Power delivery remains smooth and straight across the rpm range, allowing for quick, 7.5 seconds to run 37-62 mph in fifth gear, and finishes with a redline of 6500 rpm. In terms of fuel economy, the 2.0T engine and six-speed manual transmission deliver EPA-estimated 31 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg in city driving. For drivers who want a traditional manual transmission performance with precision and ease of use of an automatic gearbox, the GTI is available with an optional automatic Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG ®) transmission.

This technologically advanced six-speed automatic transmission system that combines dualclutch involving direct and deadly teeth without the need for a clutch pedal. With a special computer controlled process, one clutch engage the next tooth of the clutch is required while previous tooth removed. The results crisp, quick shifts without loss of power experienced by the traditional manual gearbox, and the ability to GTI to reach 60 mph in 6.7 seconds from standstill. 2010 GTI increased fuel economy when equipped with DSG transmission, which reached a EPAestimated 32 mpg on the highway driving and 24 mpg in city driving.

They are owners who choose to DSG transmission can switch between full automatic operation, which does not require additional action beyond the transfer gear lever into “D” position, manual and automatic operation, which allows the driver to control every gear change. Volkswagen Tiptronic ® allows the driver to shift up and down as she prefers, either using a finger-operated paddle up to the GTI’s wheel, or by tapping the gearshift selector up or down. In addition to performance bonuses with DSG transmission, a Launch Control program can be activated, which, when the car stopped, allowing the engine to build revs before the first clutch is engaged, and create a more perfect launch with the wheels is controlled.
Chassis and Suspension

To ensure that all power GTI makes street to street, a truly independent, European suspension employed in the four corners to provide drivers with their beliefs even the most challenging requirements and road conditions. In the front, McPherson struts with lower control arm of a pipe equipped with anti-roll bar to keep the front tires planted, especially in the corners, and connected to all the sub-frame of aluminum to reduce unsprung mass. Track-stabilizing steering roll radius of the wound re-turned body roll in tight situations, and have a more direct steering ratio to improve driver feedback.

Keeping the car sat in the back without sacrificing the comfort of passengers, four-link independent setup with springs and shock absorbers are placed apart from each other are matched with a sub-frame and other separate tubular anti-roll bar. Sport-tuned settings with additional benefits – increased cargo space – with a rear hatch allows for greater open. Helping GTI to head into the corners with ease is the electro-mechanical power rack-and-pinion steering system. Well in the center feel, responsiveness to driver input confidenceinspiring in all positions, the active-return steering and straight-ahead driving correction assistance, bringing the system smoothly GTI and its driver.

Bringing GTI stop is 25mm x 312mm vented disc brakes in front, and 286mm x 12mm solid disc brakes in the rear, all with red-painted calipers that can be viewed through a new 17 x 7-inch alloy wheels.
Active and Passive Safety

The 2010 GTI comes standard with a collection of security features and enhancements, including a three-channel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic Differential Lock (Edl), Engine Braking Assist (EBA), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP ®). Like all 2009 model year Volkswagen’s ESP comes standard on all 2010 model year vehicles, ahead of the U.S. government mandate in 2012, all vehicles produced must have some form of Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

New sixth-generation GTI is a standard electronic Limited Slip system that has named Volkswagen XDS. Electronic monitoring system inputs from various sensors wheels and, in the event of slippage, additional transfers torque to the wheel or wheels with the most traction.

Like all the Volkswagen, the GTI also includes Prevent and Preserve Safety System, consisting of 40 standard safety features. As standard equipment, the GTI including, but not limited to: Six airbags (dual front, dual front side of the chest, and side curtain), optimized head restraints, front seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters, and three-point safety belts at all five positions sat (two front and three rear). In the four-door GTI, rear side airbags are available as an option, as well as outboard rear seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Interior

2010 GTI continue to show performance in the cabin, with accommodations that will please both drivers and passengers. Heavily bolstered front seats wrapped in cloth sport red and white motif across doublestitching, comes standard with eight-way manual adjustments, adjusted the head of the lumbar support and resistance, and heated. In the two-door models, both front seats include Easy Entry System to improve access to the rear seat area. The three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel has been improved by the middle arises, aluminum trim on the fingers, red stitched, and perforated leather along the top and bottom for better grip.

Instrument panel has also been redesigned, with chrome trim surrounding the large Tachometer on the left, which include smaller, temperature gauge and speedometer integrated machine that fits on the right, which displays the fuel gauge integrated. Standing among black analog gauges is a multi-function onboard computer display that provides drivers with key information about the fuel mileage, odometer, and many more. Metallic highlights continued throughout the interior, gracing the gearshift buttons, the trim inserts and the pedal cluster, and rub-metal accents add a sense of sophistication to the HVAC controls and stereo unit.

The GTI comes standard with an 8-speaker sound system with AM / FM / Sirius ™ satellite radio, touch screen in-dash six-disc CD changer with MP3 format readable, theft deterrent, auxiliary input jack along with an iPod ® adapter , and Bluetooth ™ connectivity for hands-free calls with your phone mate .. Audio to enhance loyalty and enjoyment, the 300W Lite Dynaudio premium sound system can be ordered.

The GTI’s Autobahn package option for the two-and four-door sports model added to the front seats, leather seats front and rear surfaces, and power sunroof. Owners can also order their 2010 GTI with a touch screen navigation system that includes 6.5 “high resolution screen, integrated 30GB hard drive (10GB for navigation, 20GB for audio), WMA / MP3 audio CD playback, DVD playback, an SD memory slot card, a 3.5mm auxiliary input jack in center console. The system provides both visual and voice commands over the center console screen, and digital display located on the instrument
cluster.