The 2010 Volkswagen GTI, codenamed “Mk6″ by enthusiasts, is the newest iteration of the hot hatchback that blurs the distinction between street car and track car. First dubbed “GTI” in 1976, this vehicle line has undergone a number of design changes in its history, with the most significant performance-based changes being clearly seen in the new Mk6.

Powered by a 200 horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder, the GTI is an absolute rush to drive. Rocketing the driver from 0-60 miles per hour in just over six seconds, the GTI’s greatest strength is its ability to give any driver a grin that will remain for hours. With peak horsepower being felt at a screaming 5100 RPM, drivers can pin down the throttle and enjoy the throaty but refined exhaust note. This car wasn’t designed to be a quiet and smooth highway cruiser; no, it was designed to be fast and fun to drive, and the 2010 VW GTI doesn’t fail in that goal. For those concerned about the passing ability of a car that only has four cylinders, fear not: This 2.0 liter turbo makes 207 foot-pounds of torque, which is more than enough to accelerate the 3100 pound hot hatch from any speed in most gears. Even better is the fact that the GTI makes peak torque at a lazy 1800 RPM, and retains all of its 207 foot-pounds all the way to 5000 RPM. For drivers who want a more understated driving experience, this ensures that you don’t have to pin down the throttle to have fun.

The GTI’s 2.0 liter 4-cylinder is a godsend to those who want excellent performance with solid fuel economy. The GTI is actually more efficient than its lower-performance cousin, the VW Golf. With 21 mpg city / 31 mpg highway, the GTI does it all.

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MORE VW R20 SPY ARTICLE & PHOTOS: www.edmunds.com More Articles: www.insideline.com Car Prices & Info www.edmunds.com Join our Twitter Feed twitter.com com Check out our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com See Hi-Res Videos: www.hulu.com side-line Don’t get too excited about the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R20. Like so many great European hatchbacks, this new super Golf might be restricted to overseas sales only. A replacement for the current V6-powered R32, the upcoming R20 will ditch the heavier V6 in favor of a high-output version of the GTI’s turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4. Expect to see around 270 horsepower from the upgraded engine. And this much power means all-wheel drive as well, according to Rolf Trump, the project leader for the GTI. “Anything over 200 horsepower requires it,” he tells Inside Line. We’re told to expect significantly updated bodywork as well. Judging by the looks of the prototype caught testing on the Nürburgring, Volkswagen’s idea of significant is different than ours. A new front fascia, side skirts and a center-exit exhaust are the only big changes we can spot. As we said before, none of this is likely to matter much. A Volkswagen official told us that the last GTI killed off R32 sales in the US, so the Germans probably aren’t too anxious to try it again. Expect to see the finished European-spec model unveiled later this year. 2010 volkswagen

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