2012 Volkswagen GTI Base

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Engine braking assist (EBA)

Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD)

Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)

Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)

Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams

Crash optimized front end

Daytime running lights

Dual front airbags

Front side-thorax airbags

Front/rear side curtain airbags

Buckle switch

Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners, load limiters

LATCH child restraint system

Child safety rear door locks

Tire pressure monitoring system

Collapsible steering column

Dual tone horns

MECHANICAL (9)

• 2.0L DOHC FSI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine
• Hard shell battery box protection
• 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic & sport mode, launch control
• Front wheel drive
• GTI sport suspension w/vehicle lowering -inc: independent front MacPherson struts w/stabilizer bar & fully independent rear four-link suspension w/coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers & stabilizer bar
• Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering
• Cross differential system (XDS)
• Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes w/red calipers
• Dual polished exhaust tips -inc: sound generator

EXTERIOR (16)

• 18" "Detroit" alloy wheels
• 225/40R18 all-season tires
• Temporary use spare tire
• Sport front/side/rear valences -inc: textured black sport side skirts
• Body-color bumpers
• Body-color rear roof spoiler
• Body-color moldings
• Fully galvanized sheet metal
• Heat-insulated glass
• Black front grille -inc: honeycomb mesh & red surrounding strip
• Halogen headlamps -inc: clear/lightweight/chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses
• Fog lights
• Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: integrated turn signals, blinker control stalk w/lane-change feature
• Adjustable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
• Rear window wiper
• Body-color exterior door handles

ENTERTAINMENT (2)

• SIRIUS satellite radio w/3-month trial
• Window diversity antenna

INTERIOR (33)

• 8-way manual heated front sport bucket seats -inc: optimized head restraints, lumbar support, emergency locking retractors for all seating positions
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat -inc: height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, (2) cup holders, pass-through, interlock feature, center armrest
• Adjustable front center armrest w/storage compartment
• Center console -inc: (2) front cup holders, front open storage compartment
• Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping sport steering wheel -inc: wheel-mounted shift paddles
• Theft-deterrent steering column
• Highline instrument cluster -inc: multi-function trip computer, compass, brake pad wear indicator, seatbelt reminder, fuel cap seal warning, illumination for controls & gauges
• Headlights-on warning tone
• Pwr windows -inc: front windows w/driver side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection
• Cruise control
• Mirror control pad w/joystick controls
• Anti-theft vehicle alarm system -inc: panic button
• Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
• Climatic air conditioning -inc: air-conditioning in center console
• Air vents in instrument panel
• Electric rear window defroster
• Rear passenger ventilation for heat
• Soft-opening lockable glovebox
• Chrome interior door handles
• Brushed aluminum footrest & pedal covers
• Metallic door trim
• Integrated armrest in front door panels
• Front door storage pockets
• Roof console w/integrated sunglasses holder
• Sliding visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors
• Interior dome lamp w/time delay, (2) front reading lamps
• Luggage compartment light
• Leather brake handle & shift knob
• Front seatback storage pockets
• Plastic loading edge protection
• Inside hatch grip
• Rear cargo cover
• (2) trunk tie-down hooks -inc: 1 in each corner