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VW Golf GTI

We catch the next Golf GTI road testing

by: Automedia

26 Aug 2008

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We weren't sure whether this was an R32, R36 or GTI, but based on the timing and physical evidence, this prototype must be the upcoming GTI.

Sources are saying that the new GTI will be powered by a 211-horsepower, 2-litre turbo. The GTI will debut at the Paris Motor Show and will go on sale shortly afterwards in Europe, although American enthusiasts will have to wait a bit longer.

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