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Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-door

Twenty-eight years ago, in June 1976, Volkswagen launched the Golf GTI, a car that would become a legend and establish a new class of car: the hot hatch.

The original Volkswagen Golf GTI was planned as a limited series of 5,000 cars. Since then - and four generations of GTI later - more than 1.5 million have been sold worldwide. GTI has become more of a marque in its own right than a model of Golf, and over 97.9 per cent of people in the UK know the GTI brand.

The fifth generation of VW Golf GTI has now been launched. Retailers have been taking advanced orders for the car since autumn 2004, and interest in the hot hatch could not be higher. Early media reaction to the car has been highly positive, with the car winning almost every group comparison in which it has been tested.

This latest incarnation of the GTI is a true sports car, and as such, it recaptures the spirit of the Seventies icon. Thanks to a 2.0-litre 200 PS engine, driving dynamics which are aimed squarely at the enthusiast, and a design to set the pulse racing, customers can look forward to a genuinely rewarding - and fun - car.

Volkswagen's head of design, Murat Günak, sums it up when he says: 'This Golf GTI comes full circle - it unites the origins and future of an ingenious idea.'

Nowhere in the world is the GTI more important than the UK. As the car's largest market, GTI is forecast to account for around ten per cent of total UK Golf sales.

Design

The GTI is based on the standard Golf, meaning its design and dimensions are very similar. However its new nose design and lowered suspension mean there are small differences: height has been reduced by 19 mm and length increased by 12 mm.

With the standard Golf, one of the chief targets for the designers was a substantial improvement in body rigidity. Thanks to the extensive use of advanced construction techniques such as laser seam welding, this was achieved: static torsional rigidity improved by 80 per cent, establishing the Golf as new class leader.

Improved safety and handling dynamics are among the benefits to the driver and passengers. Noise levels are reduced through the body rigidity, and excellent engine and gearbox refinement lead to exceptionally smooth and quiet progress for this type of car.

Attention to detail is evident throughout the vehicle, with many styling details and design ideas passed on to the Golf from Volkswagen's luxury class models. Among these is the boot lid release mechanism, which is incorporated into the Volkswagen badge.

The new 'module' doors are also an innovation, aimed at drastically reducing door skin repair costs. No longer must the entire door be replaced in the event that it is damaged in an accident, instead the outer panel can easily be detached. This is achieved by the use of load-bearing 'hybrid bars' which serve as the door inner panel. The outer skin panel is simply bolted into place.

The interior

Though similar to the standard Golf's interior, there are many features that distinguish the GTI from the rest of the range, giving it a special feeling of sportiness to suit its performance and character.

Sports seats

The GTI seats offer maximum comfort with the best possible side support and sporty looks. The high seatbacks with integrated, but adjustable (and active) head restraints accentuate the feel of sporting functionality. The front seats also have lumbar support adjustment as standard.

The new 'Interlagos' cloth upholstery has a chequered design, which harks back to the first GTI seat generation. Full leather upholstery is also available as an option. The GTI logo stitched into the front head restraints also shows the attention to detail.

Steering wheel

Just like the first Volkswagen Golf GTI, this latest generation also has a three-spoke steering wheel. Today, however, it is leather, with a perforated leather section on the left- and right-hand grip areas. The bottom of the steering wheel has been straightened slightly, making it a little more compact than the standard Golf wheel and shaped to allow a grip that will give good control. The GTI logo features on the brushed aluminium vertical spoke of the steering wheel. As on all Golfs, the steering column is adjustable for rake and reach.

Gearknob and instruments

Aluminium alloy is employed for the new GTI gearknob, the trim inserts on the dashboard, centre console, door panels, pedal cluster and instrument dials. The instruments themselves have been newly designed and are exclusive to the GTI: the tachometer, for example, goes up to 8,000 rpm and the speedometer has also been given a greater speed range.

Climate control

The Volkswagen Golf GTI features 2Zone electronic climate control air conditioning. As a fully automatic two-zone device, the driver and front-seat passenger are able to adjust their own climates individually and independently, with up to four degrees Celsius difference between each zone.

Temperatures within the two zones are maintained to an accuracy of half a degree, with no readjustment normally necessary whatever the outside conditions. The Climatronic's intelligent control system even takes into account the amount of sunlight penetration into the cabin, and makes separate calculations to compensate for it on both the driver and passenger sides.

As an example of further attention to detail, the system switches automatically to recirculating-air mode when reversing and when the windscreen washer sprays are used; the fresh air supply is momentarily cut to prevent odours - of exhaust and windscreen wash - from entering.

Quality

Volkswagen enjoys a hard won reputation for quality and knows that it must make an even greater commitment in design, materials, development, quality control and many other areas if it is to retain its lead. By designing the Golf to make use of some major and minor components including nuts, bolts, washers and fixings used in other Group products, Volkswagen is able to purchase high quality components and materials in bulk. By saving costs in these areas, Volkswagen has more resource to spend on quality items specific to the Golf that distinguish it from other models.

Engine

The Volkswagen Golf GTI features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder FSI petrol engine boosted by a turbocharger and intercooler. The engine is mounted at the front transversely and drives through a six-speed manual or DSG automatic gearbox (see next section for details).

The GTI's powerplant, which is based on the 150 PS unit currently used in the Golf GT FSI, delivers a maximum power output of 200 PS at 5,100 rpm. The 2.0-litre T-FSI in the Volkswagen Golf GTI has a high compression ratio of 11.5:1. Its broad torque band, 207 lbs ft (280 Nm) from 1,800 right up to 5,000 rpm, makes it an ideal engine for a sports car.

This is the first time an FSI engine with a turbocharger has been used in a Volkswagen brand product. Essentially, combining the two means excellent response, no hint of turbo lag, great driveability and high fuel efficiency.

Volkswagen is committed to FSI technology for its petrol engines, with more powerplants increasingly appearing across the model ranges.

Fuel is injected only in the piston's compression phase, rather than during induction as is the norm, and is placed in the tightly controlled stream of intake air moving towards the spark plug. Many of the principles used in FSI were inspired by the advanced technology featured in Volkswagen's TDI engines.

By injecting fuel directly into the cylinder - as already seen in Volkswagen's TDI diesel engines - combustion efficiency is improved and, as a result, so is fuel economy.

The main aim during the development of the GTI's engine was increasing performance considerably to meet GTI core values, while keeping fuel consumption and emissions down. Thanks to the FSI technology plus turbocharger, Continuous Inlet Camshaft Adjustment, Plastic Variable Intake Manifold as well as other internal engine features, a high degree of efficiency could be achieved. Combined fuel consumption of 35.3 mpg (manual) is evidence that this technology works, while, like all Golf engines, the 2.0-litre T-FSI meets EU4 emissions legislation.

Six-speed manual

The VW Golf GTI is offered with a standard six-speed manual gearbox featuring a magnesium selector housing and cable operation with very short lever movements. This is essentially the same transmission used in the Golf GT FSI, though gear ratios have been optimised to suit the GTI's sporting character. Three-cone synchromesh for the lower gears ensures a pleasant shift action, while reduced-friction bearings increase the efficiency of the unit and cut fuel consumption.

DSG - Direct Shift Gearbox

Optionally available with the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox. Available currently in the Golf and Touran in combination with TDI engines, and offered here for the first time with a petrol unit, DSG combines the comfort of an automatic gearbox with the agility and economy of a manual unit.

The transversely mounted DSG has two wet clutches (offering a higher thermal load tolerance than dry clutches) with hydraulic pressure regulation. One clutch controls the 'odd' gears plus reverse, while the other operates the 'even' gears. Essentially it is two gearboxes in one.

With this new clutch management system, the breaks in power that are typical of even an automatic-shift manual gearbox no longer occur. This is achieved by an intelligent hydraulic and electronic (mechatronic) gearbox control system, the two wet-type clutches and the two input and output shafts in each half of the gearbox.

This combination enables the next-higher gear ratio to remain engaged but on standby until it is actually selected. In other words, if the car is being driven in third gear, fourth is selected but not yet activated. As soon as the ideal shift point is reached, the clutch on the third-gear side opens, the other clutch closes and fourth gear engages under accurate electronic supervision.

Since the opening and closing actions of the two clutches overlap, a smooth gearshift results and the entire shift process is completed in less than four-hundredths of a second. In addition to its fully automatic shift mode, DSG has a Tiptronic function to permit manual gear selection.

Servicing

All Golfs, including the GTI, are set to run on variable servicing times. The on-board computer informs the driver when the vehicle needs a service or, for example, an oil change. Rather than having fixed service intervals determined by mileage, a range of engine sensors electronically monitors the vehicle's oil temperature, oil pressure, oil level and brake pad wear to establish when a service is needed. A dashboard display informs the driver when a service is due. Alternatively, customers can opt for a 10,000 mile or one-year Extended service schedule.

With the variable system, it can be possible to drive for up to 19,000 miles or 24 months on petrol models without a major service. Customers can choose between Extended or Variable Servicing at PDI (pre-delivery inspection) and though it is possible to change from one to another during the vehicle's life, it can only be done when a full inspection service is due.

Running gear

A new era for Volkswagen suspension design was ushered in with the arrival of the Touran; the Golf was the second model in the range to benefit from the development of a completely new four-link rear suspension system.

Ride and handling were markedly improved over the standard Golf's predecessor, with attendant active safety benefits, and the new rear axle configuration also enabled an enlarged through-load width in the luggage compartment.

The standard Golf's front strut and rear multi-link chassis have been made even more dynamic for the GTI, to guarantee the level of agile handling required for this car. The suspension has been lowered by 15 mm, while harder springs and dampers have been chosen for both axles. The stiffness of the rear anti-roll bars has been increased by 20 per cent, from 25 to 30 N/mm.

Electro-mechanical power steering

Electro-mechanical power steering is another feature introduced with the Golf (first seen in Touran) and designed to enhance the driving experience. Unlike some electro-mechanical steering systems, it is able to vary the feel of the steering wheel to suit the speed and driving situation: firm and direct when driving hard, effortless at parking speeds.

Other advantages of the system include its mild self-centring action, its ability to compensate for different driving hazards, like crosswinds and steep road cambers, and a beneficial effect on fuel economy.

The steering system, like the suspension, has been reprogrammed to suit the GTI and produces higher steering forces, giving the driver a more direct feel and more feedback through the steering wheel.

The VW Golf GTI's new chassis and steering configurations give the car its impressive agility and make it genuinely fun and rewarding to drive. However, the sporty set-up does not come at the expense of long-distance comfort. While the suspension is designed to be firm, it is still able to absorb bumps with ease.

TI handling

The VW Golf GTI has been designed to be extremely agile, but still easy to control. Even without the intervention of ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme), the GTI will stay on track if the driver, for example, approaches a corner too fast, pushing out slightly at the front without too much understeer. On the other hand, if the driver suddenly eases off in a bend, the tail will not swing out; the driver will simply experience some mild oversteer, which will slow the car and allow gentle steering through the throttle.

Braking system

Like all Golfs, the GTI features a sophisticated braking system, with standard ABS and ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme). However, like most aspects of the running gear, the brakes have also been adapted for the GTI. A 16" (as opposed to 10") servo has been employed, while the brake discs have also increased in size to 312 mm at the front and 286 mm at the rear. All discs are ventilated and are covered by distinctive red brake calipers.

Electronic Stabilisation Programme - ESP

ESP is a sophisticated system that automatically senses any tendency for the car to slide. Should this situation occur, ESP reacts by applying the brakes to one, two, three or all four wheels and adjusts the engine's power. In this way, it is possible that a skid is corrected even before the driver is aware that one has started.

This can be useful if a tendency to understeer or oversteer develops in a bend. In such circumstances ESP can help prevent the car skidding or spinning off the road and is particularly helpful in wet or icy conditions.

The new-generation ESP system developed for the Golf has a range of features designed to have a direct and positive effect on active safety, including:

  • ABS - Anti-lock Braking System
  • AEM - Adaptive Engagement Model - The car is continuously monitored, even when travelling in a stable manner, so that the system can take fast corrective action if instability occurs
  • TCS - Traction Control System
  • EBD - Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • EDL - Electronic Differential Lock
  • ESBS - Extended Stability Brake System
  • HBA - Hydraulic Brake Assist

The GTI's ESP set-up has also been adapted so it does not reduce driver enjoyment by intervening too early and intensively, or too late and vaguely.

Hydraulic Brake Assist - HBA

Working in conjunction with the other elements of the braking system, this latest form of HBA recognises from the speed at which the brake pedal is depressed whether it is a 'normal' braking situation or an emergency stop. In the event of an emergency stop, HBA automatically increases braking pressure, activating ABS and ensuring the level of braking meets the needs of the conditions. The application of brake assist makes it possible even for unskilled drivers to reduce braking distances by around 25 per cent.

Safety

The high levels of body rigidity brought about by the advanced construction techniques employed in the Golf make it safe, thanks to the strength inherent in the body. Key to this is the employment of laser seam welding; there is a total length of 70 metres of laser-welded seamwork in the Golf, compared with five metres in the previous generation Golf (which itself was renowned for strength and rigidity).

Offset collision

In the event of a high-speed offset accident, an extremely strong bumper cross-member ensures that energy is efficiently absorbed even on the side of the car furthest from the impact. The side members have been adapted to meet this requirement by means of 'Tailored Blank' technology: a maximum amount of energy is absorbed in the front section of the car and only then does the rear side member section buckle, thus reducing footwell intrusion.

Further protection of the footwell is achieved by the use of a cross-member to distribute longitudinal forces to the sill, the underfloor side-member and a stiffened transmission tunnel. COF, or Crash-Optimised Foot controls, retract forwards in a crash to reduce the risk of foot injury.

Side impact

The previous Golf's already high levels of passenger protection against side impacts were enhanced in the current model thanks to the greater use of high-strength body panels and a three-layer B-pillar structure. Impact loads are spread more uniformly as a result, preventing localised overloading. High-strength side reinforcements are employed in the doors.

Rear-end collision

Safety standard requirements due to come into force in 2005 were taken into consideration in the design of the Golf's rear protection systems. These new regulations require that, when the rear hits a deformable barrier at 50 mph, the fuel tank system must develop no leaks. Thus the tank filler neck and associated pipework is located ahead of the rear wheel, outside the crumple zone.

A high-strength bumper cross-member ensures that impact loads are distributed as evenly as possible to both sides of the car.

For active safety measures, please see Braking section.

Passenger safety

The Golf name has always been synonymous with safety, and the well being of all occupants is paramount. Despite the GTI being designed for fun and dynamism, safety has in no way been compromised. All models feature:

  • twin front airbags
  • passenger airbag which can be deactivated using the ignition key so a rear-facing child seat can be safely installed in the front
  • driver and front passenger side airbags
  • curtain airbag system for front and rear passengers
  • crash-active front head restraints to protect against whiplash injury
  • three rear head restraints and three rear three-point seat belts
  • Isofix child seat preparation for the two outer rear seats

Seat belt system

In the event of an accident, a central control unit electrically triggers the Golf's belt tensioners. Belt tensioning ensures the best performance, with energy being absorbed over a longer period of time with more moderate deceleration values. Both front and rear seat belt systems are fitted with force limiters which prevent excessive pressure being applied to the chest in the event of an accident; while newly-designed inertia-reel seat belts ensure excellent passenger comfort.

Front airbags

The front restraint system of the Golf consists of a driver's airbag with a volume of 60 litres and a front passenger's airbag of 120 litres. A further feature is the steering column, which has a highly engineered clamp for longitudinal and vertical adjustment. This clamp helps prevent the steering wheel from moving upward in the event of a crash. The underside of the steering column is also covered with an energy-absorbing trim to reduce knee and thigh forces, while a rigid footwell with forward-retracting brake and clutch pedals reduce loads on the feet.

Side airbags

The side airbags on the Golf are integrated in the front seat backrests. They protect the chest, abdomen and pelvis and suit the car's rigid side structure, while an innovative sensor concept means even faster triggering times. Integrating the side airbags in the backrests ensures optimum positioning of the driver and front passenger with respect to the airbags.

Curtain airbag system

The Golf has especially large curtain airbags, which cover the side window areas from the A- to the C-pillar and from the headlining down to over the doorsill. The result of this feature is that maximum protection is afforded to all outer seat positions regardless of passenger body size. The fact that these airbags cover such a large area prevents the head from swinging out, extremities from being thrown out and objects from penetrating the interior even in the event of the car rolling over.

Child seat

An Isofix child seat has been developed for very small passengers in the Golf, with a target age group between eight months and four years (or 9 to 18 kgs). It fits into the Isofix fixtures, which are standard in the two outer rear seats. This type of fixture ensures that the seat is secured in place to optimum effect.

Euro NCAP test results

The Golf scored a maximum of five stars for occupant protection in the front and side impact tests, four stars for child protection as well as three stars for the protection of pedestrians in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) tests. These scores make it one of the safest cars on the road. In fact, no other passenger car tested by Euro NCAP achieved this combination of good results for the requirements in these three fields at once.

These scores also apply to the GTI model, giving drivers and passengers the confidence that they are driving one of the most fun, yet safest cars on the road.

Factory fit options

A number of factory- and retailer-fit options are available on the Volkswagen Golf GTI, allowing buyers further to customise their vehicles. These include leather upholstery, 18" 'Monza II' alloy wheels, satellite navigation, a winter pack (comprising heated front seats and windscreen washer jets), electric sunroof, gas-discharge (Xenon) headlights and rear parking sensors.

Gas-discharge headlights (Xenon)

Ultra-efficient gas-discharge (Xenon) headlights provide a well focused, blue-white light approximately two and a half times more powerful than standard lights. This option includes a self-levelling mechanism and high-pressure headlight wash.

Parking sensors

Also available is a parking distance control system, which simplifies tight parking manoeuvres. The system uses four ultrasonic sensors, integrated in the rear bumper to pinpoint parked vehicles, or other objects behind the car. Automatically activated when reverse gear is selected, the system produces an audible warning signal to guide the driver up to a safe distance to any objects behind. Not only does this help to avoid car park knocks, it could also prevent accidents, for example, if a child runs out who may not have been seen.

Multi-function steering wheel with cruise control and paddle shift

Available very shortly after launch as an option is a multi-function steering wheel. This features steering wheel-mounted controls for the CD/radio player, so that drivers are able to alter the volume, track, station etc, without removing their hands from the wheel. For a slight premium, this is also available with cruise control, which is operated via the indicator stalk. On GTI DSG models, one multi-function steering wheel option exists, which includes not only the CD/radio controls and cruise control, but also paddle shift levers for even greater control of the DSG transmission.

Satellite navigation system

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is offered with the option of a factory-fit satellite navigation system. The 6½" colour LCD screen, which is mounted in the centre console, is supplemented with a simplified display in the instrument panel and verbal instructions.

The driver or passenger can use the screen to pinpoint where the car is on a moving map display. A traffic jam avoidance facility will be able to calculate alternative routes and the radio can memorise the latest traffic information bulletin even when switched off.

Rear ABS wheel sensors are used to determine the distance the car has covered and to provide information when the car is turning. Further system components include a solid state magnetic compass concealed under the roof and a three-way roof aerial for radio and GPS (Global Positioning System). The aerial receives signals from the satellites in orbit around the earth from which the system is able to calculate the position of the car on the surface of the earth.

A digitised road map, stored on CD-ROM in the car, is accessed. This contains road details and other information such as the locations of airports and stations.

It is effectively a digital street plan of Great Britain. The desired destination is selected using the buttons on the centre console. The system evaluates satellite signals and those from the wheel sensors and compares these data with the digitised CD-ROM road map. Quite quickly, by comparing the movement of the car with the map and its approximate position from the satellites, the system can calculate the position of the car. The road, street or motorway the car is on is then displayed and the route to the chosen destination calculated.

The system employed in the Golf also allows for a choice of different types of route - for example, avoiding motorways or cross-country drive. Should the driver deviate from an indicated route, the voice will politely request that he or she make a safe U-turn. If the driver does not oblige, the system will automatically calculate a new route and continue to issue instructions to reach the destination.

In-car entertainment

The Golf is sold with Volkswagen-designed stereo equipment. This sits neatly within the dashboard and is ergonomically designed for ease and safety of operation and maximum security. A dash-mounted CD player is standard; it can be upgraded to an armrest-mounted six-disc CD autochanger for a small premium.

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        Volkswagen is launching a new small car: the VW up!. A city specialist for many of the world's countries. A car with charisma and great potential. In...

      • 2013 Volkswagen Up 4-door
        2013

        The 2-door up! by Volkswagen is one of the most important automotive highlights of 2011. All signs point to a big future for the small car. In Germany, for...

      • 2014 Volkswagen Cross Up
        2014

        Volkswagen is expanding its range of striking Cross models: from late summer 2013 the VW cross up! will become the newest addition to the company's...

      • 2014 Volkswagen e-Up
        2014

        Electric motor produces 60 kW / 82 PS. This motor transmits 210 Nm of torque to the driven front axle from a standstill. It completes the sprint to 100 km/h in 12.4 s...

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      • 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 GTX
        2025

        ID.3 GTX is recognisable from the front by its distinctive bumper. This has an A-shaped air intake in the centre with a diamond-style grille.

      • 2024 Volkswagen ID.3
        2024

        Optimised air-cooling openings and large painted surfaces make the face of the Volkswagen ID.3 appear independent, confident and friendly from every angle.

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      • 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition
        2020

        Thanks to its newly developed design DNA, the ID.3 is immediately identifiable as a zero emission vehicle - with the potential of becoming a new automotive icon.

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      • 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
        2025

        Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport accelerates from a standstill to 100 kmh in 5.6 seconds; the top speed of this most powerful of GTIs is electronically limited to 250 kmh.

      • 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
        2024

        Another GT element is the coloured stripe in the upper radiator grille and above the new headlights. This is traditionally red for the Golf GTI and blue for the Golf GTE.

      • 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50
        2026

        Golf GTI EDITION 50 boasts numerous highlights inside and out. Combined with the red seat belts, the sporty seats with check pattern, a line in Racing Green...

      • 2024 Volkswagen Golf
        2024

        Purely in mathematical terms, this means that over 2,000 people around the world have opted to buy a new Golf every single day over the last 50 years.

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      • 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
        2021

        The design of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI embodies sporty charisma. The GTI has become faster, more efficient and safer in terms of its driving dynamics...

      • 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
        2021

        Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport also complies with the latest and most stringent Euro 6d-ISC-FCM emission standard. The 1,984 cc turbocharged four-cylinder engine...

      • 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTD
        2021

        The design of the new Volkswagen Golf GTD embodies sporty charisma. The standard LED headlights are positioned low down and form a striking crossbar...

      • 2020 Volkswagen Golf
        2020

        Volkswagen Golf's design has always been considered the benchmark of its category - for seven generations it has been continuously enhanced, refined and...

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      • 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI
        2017

        The 2.0-litre TSI with 230 PS is offered exclusively for the Volkswagen Golf GTI. This makes the new Golf GTI exactly as powerful as the previous Golf GTI Performance.

      • 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S
        2017

        The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S is the most powerful ever version of the Golf GTI and was built to celebrate 40 years of the iconic hot hatchback. With...

      • 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTD
        2017

        At the rear, all 2017 model year GTI and GTD cars also have new bumpers and, of course, the full-LED tail lights that come as standard in these models as well.

      • 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTE
        2017

        With its plug-in hybrid drive, the Volkswagen Golf GTE is the ideal choice for all those car drivers who want to cover long distances in a short time, but...

      • 2017 Volkswagen Golf
        2017

        New details give the Golf's iconic design yet more unmistakable clarity, in particular the combination of the radiator grille and the headlights...

      • 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf
        2017

        The new generation of technology in the Volkswagen e-Golf is, of course, also beneficial for personal use. In addition, all owners of the sustainable...

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      • 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
        2016

        At the beginning of 2016, the icon of the sporty compact class - the Golf GTI - is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Volkswagen will mark this historic...

      • 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI
        2014

        When discussion of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI turns to its design, the car's technical layout needs to be discussed first. That is because the new VW Golf GTI...

      • 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD
        2014

        GTD - these three letters say it all. They stand for "Gran Turismo Diesel" - the long-distance express car of the Golf range. Now there is a...

      • 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTE
        2015

        Volkswagen is the first automaker worldwide to offer a model line with a full range of conventional and alternative powertrains. The new Volkswagen Golf...

      • 2013 Volkswagen Golf
        2013

        The all-new Volkswagen Golf has been unveiled in Berlin, 36 years after the original model redefined the small family car. The seventh generation VW Golf...

      • 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf
        2015

        The Volkswagen e-Golf demonstrates best-in-class qualities from the off, leading the way with a low power consumption figure of 12.7 kW/100 km.

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      • 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI
        2010

        "What else was there in 1976?" calls out "Strietzel", also known as Hans-Joachim Stuck, from the driver's window as he starts up a ...

      • 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTD
        2010

        Volkswagen has launched a new Golf highlight on the market: the Golf GTD. The acronym GTD has a long tradition: Back in 1982 the first Golf GTD appeared...

      • 2009 Volkswagen Golf
        2009

        The Volkswagen Golf is a phenomenon, regardless of its particular generation. Positioned in the compact class, this style icon defies all automotive and...

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      • 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI
        2004

        The Volkswagen Golf GTI is back and breaking all records. It is stronger, better and more sought after than ever. With this VW Golf GTI at its best,...

      • 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-door
        2004

        Twenty-eight years ago, in June 1976, Volkswagen launched the Golf GTI, a car that would become a legend and establish a new class of car: the hot hatch.

      • 2004 Volkswagen Golf
        2004

        Thanks to its technical superiority and sovereign good looks, this fifth generation of the Volkswagen Golf, introduced in October 2003, assumes once again...

      • 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
        2006

        Before the North American launch of the Golf in 2006, Volkswagen of America announced the decision to rebrand the Golf and return the Rabbit nameplate...

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      • 1998 Volkswagen Golf IV GTI
        1998

        The introduction of the Mk IV VW Golf GTI in 1998 saw significant changes to the line-up with the first diesel-engined GTI introduced along with two petrol...

      • 1997 Volkswagen Golf IV
        1997

        Launched in 1997 the Golf IV was the latest version of Volkswagen iconic model, and it became the biggest selling car in Europe at one point. It was a...

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      • 1991 Volkswagen Golf III GTI
        1991

        The Volkswagen Golf III GTI brought with it a new 2.0-litre eight-valve engine with 115 PS and improved aerodynamics over the previous Mk I and Mk II models.

      • 1992 Volkswagen Golf III VR6
        1992
      • 1991 Volkswagen Golf III
        1991

        The third-generation Golf was launched in November of 1991, although it did not appear in North America until the spring of 1993. The delay in North...

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      • 1983 Volkswagen Golf II GTI
        1983

        Volkswagen Golf II GTI picked up where the Mk I left off. A new chassis structure, 1,781 cc engine developing 112 PS and 114 lbs ft of torque and new styling...

      • 1983 Volkswagen Golf II
        1983

        The second-generation Golf was launched in 1983 (launched in North America in 1985) and featured a larger bodyshell and a wider range of engine options,...

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      • 1976 Volkswagen Golf I GTI
        1976

        The Volkswagen Golf GTI was unveiled in 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The UK market had to wait a further two years for vehicles to arrive - 1977 saw...

      • 1974 Volkswagen Golf I
        1974

        The first series-production Volkswagen Golf rolled off the production line in Wolfsburg in March 1974 and was available at dealerships from May...

      • 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit
        1977

        The Volkswagen Rabbit GTI, the North American version of the high-performance Golf GTI, debuted in the 1983 model year and was in production for two...

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    • 2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant
      2008

      A synthesis of new and classic style elements marks the design of the third Volkswagens Golf Variant. In its silhouette, the lines of the new Volkswagen...

    • 2005 Volkswagen Golf R32
      2005

      When it went on sale in the UK in November 2005, the Volkswagen Golf R32 became the most powerful and fastest production Golf to date. It followed the...

    • 2005 Volkswagen Golf Plus
      2005

      The Volkswagen Golf Plus is unmistakably based on the Golf , sharing engines, chassis and many other technical components. However, the body and interior...

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      • 2022 Renault Megane E-Tech
        2022

        Renault Megane E-TECH Electric is full LED and based on the human body's natural 24-hour circadian cycles to optimise the well-being of those on-board.

      • 2020 Renault Megane
        2020

        New Renault Megane gains in elegance and refinement, notably introducing new Pure Vision LED headlamps to improve visibility and comfort during journeys.

      • 2018 Renault Megane RS
        2018

        New Renault Megane RS is available with two chassis: Sport and Cup. This option, which allows customers to choose between two types of handling...

      • 2019 Renault Megane RS Trophy
        2019

        Featuring an expressive and even sportier design, New Renault Megane RS Trophy is available in the iconic Liquid Yellow. This body colour, with its vibrant...

      • 2020 Renault Megane RS Trophy-R
        2020

        Renault Megane RS Trophy-R benefits from a truly remarkable weight reduction of 130kg, when configured with its lightest equipment and compared to the...

      • 2016 Renault Megane
        2016

        The dynamic-looking, high-quality, All-New Renault Megane - loaded with technology features from higher-segment cars - was Renault's star attraction at the...

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      • 2014 Renault Megane RS
        2014

        Already extremely powerful, Megane RS styling has taken on even more dynamism with the Brand's new design identity. The new boot features the enlarged...

      • 2015 Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy-R
        2015

        Mégane RS 275 Trophy features the best of Renaultsport technology, with the Renaultsport 2.0T engine upgraded to 275 hp and the Cup chassis. This...

      • 2014 Renault Megane
        2014

        Renault upgraded the entire Mégane range, which now features the new design identity. The Renault Mégane family has gained an extra dash of...

      • 2014 Renault Megane Coupe
        2014

        The entire range asserts its personality with an identical front end for the hatchback, estate and coupe, while each one keeps its own distinctive identity.

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      • 2010 Renault Megane RS
        2010

        As the latest in a long line of Renault sporting models, Renault Mégane RS stands out through its exhilarating performance and handling. The...

      • 2012 Renault Megane RS Trophy
        2012

        With a power output of 265hp and peak torque of 360Nm, Renault Mégane RS Trophy delivers unrivalled efficiency for its class. A new tyre fitment and...

      • 2009 Renault Megane
        2009

        New Renault Mégane Hatch is designed to win over a particularly exacting clientele and combines styling cues from both the world of sport and the...

      • 2011 Renault Megane GT
        2011

        Even more exclusive are the new Renault Megane GT versions which come with 'GT' badging on the grille and 'GT Renault Sport' badging on the tailgate.

      • 2009 Renault Megane Coupe
        2009

        The Renault Mégane Coupé Concept unveiled at the Geneva Show in the spring of 2008 paved the way for the release of a new C-segment model...

      • 2011 Renault Megane Coupe GT
        2011

        New Renault Mégane GT and GT Line stand out by their sporty styling cues both inside and out. Their sporty character is further accentuated by the...

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      • 2009 Renault Megane R26.R
        2009

        The latest addition to the Renault Sport family is Renault Megane R26.R, a car that has been engineered for performance and extreme driving enjoyment.

      • 2007 Renault Megane GT
        2007
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      • 2004 Renault Megane RS 3-door
        2004

        The Renault Mégane Renault Sport or Mégane RS is a series of hot hatch models based on the Renault Mégane, designed and built by...

      • 2004 Renault Megane RS 5-door
        2004

        The RS uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 225 PS (165 kW; 222 bhp), allowing the car to achieve 0-100 km/h in 6.15 s (0-60 mph in 6.0 s)...

      • 2003 Renault Megane II Hatch
        2003

        Megane II and the Laguna were both showcases for a great deal of innovative technologies Renault launched around 2001-2002; the Renault Card keyless ignition...

      • 2003 Renault Megane II Sport Hatch
        2003

        As with the previous Megane, the range of models is extremely wide; there is a three and five door hatchback available, named "Sport Hatch" and "Hatch"...

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      • 1999 Renault Megane Hatchback
        1999

        The Mégane I was unveiled in September 1995, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, as a replacement for the Renault 19. The car was essentially a reskin of...

      • 2022 Ford Focus ST
        2022

        Ford Focus ST is powered by a 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, delivering 280 PS and 420 Nm of torque supported by a twin-scroll turbocharger with anti-lag technology.

      • 2022 Ford Focus
        2022

        The new Focus introduces a fresh and confident exterior inspired by Ford's "human-centric" design philosophy, giving each new Focus variant a distinct personality.

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      • 2020 Ford Focus ST
        2020

        Building on accomplished Ford Focus driving dynamics, the new Ford Focus ST was developed to blend B-road fun-to-drive, legitimate track-day performance, and...

      • 2019 Ford Focus ST-Line
        2019

        The Ford Focus ST-Line's more aggressively styled rear diffuser and larger functional roof-spoiler; more open front apertures designed to enhance...

      • 2019 Ford Focus Vignale
        2019

        The Ford Focus Vignale "coast-to-coast" lower front aperture designed to appear more jewel-like and artisanal; and restrained Vignale ornamentation...

      • 2019 Ford Focus
        2019

        The all-new Ford Focus is the first vehicle globally to be based on Ford's new C2 platform designed to enhance crash performance; deliver more interior space...

      • 2019 Ford Focus Active
        2019

        The Ford Focus Active with its elevated ground clearance and protective black wheel arch and rocker claddings; front and rear skid plates and rocker...

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      • 2015 Ford Focus ST
        2015

        The new Ford Focus ST made its global debut at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed, U.K. - the ideal location to showcase the speed and enhanced driving...

      • 2016 Ford Focus RS
        2016

        The all-new Ford Focus RS made its global public debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The high-performance road car pioneers the innovative Ford...

      • 2015 Ford Focus
        2015

        The new Ford Focus elevates the world's best-selling nameplate with a bolder, more emotive exterior design, a finely crafted, intuitive new interior, a...

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      • 2012 Ford Focus ST
        2012

        The exciting next-generation Ford Focus ST makes its global debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, providing an early preview of the new high-performance...

      • 2013 Ford Focus ST
        2013

        The covers finally came off the production version of the dramatic new Focus ST five-door at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, revealing the performance car...

      • 2011 Ford Focus RS500
        2011

        A new and powerful limited edition Ford Focus RS model, called the Ford Focus RS500, is being launched as the ultimate performance Ford and will provide...

      • 2011 Ford Focus
        2011

        The exciting new next-generation Ford Focus is gearing up for its sales launch early in 2011, with the core three-model line-up seen together for the first...

      • 2012 Ford Focus Electric
        2012

        Ford Motor Company unveiled the all-new Ford Focus Electric - the company's first-ever all-electric passenger car. The zero-CO2-emissions, gasoline-free...

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      • 2008 Ford Focus ST
        2008

        The Focus portfolio will then be extended further in early 2008, when the new four-door saloon, the Focus Coupe-Cabriolet and the sporty flagship Focus ST...

      • 2009 Ford Focus RS
        2009

        The Ford Focus RS engine shares its fundamental structure with that of Focus ST , but there the similarities end. Powertrain manager Len Urwin knew from...

      • 2008 Ford Focus [EU]
        2008

        A key strength of the Ford Focus has always been its no-compromise approach to safety which includes the Ford Intelligent Protection System and no fewer...

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      • 2006 Ford Focus ST
        2006

        + Exciting all-new ST (Sport Technologies) Focus due towards the end of 2005 + Turbocharged Duratec ST 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine will deliver around...

      • 2004 Ford Focus 3door [EU]
        2004

        The all-new Mk 2 Ford Focus was launched in 2004. The Focus was launched at the Paris Motor Show on September 23, 2004 as a three and five-door hatchback...

      • 2004 Ford Focus TDCi 5door [EU]
        2004

        The Focus Mk 2 is much larger than its predecessor with a 25 mm (1 in) increase in wheelbase, 168 mm (6.6 in) longer, 8 mm (0.3 in) taller and...

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      • 2002 Ford SVT Focus
        2002

        In late 2001, Ford's in-house performance group, known as Special Vehicle Team (SVT), introduced the SVT Focus to the United States and Canadaian markets...

      • 2002 Ford Focus RS
        2002

        Developed with Ford's WRC drivers and featuring renown motorsport suppliers such as Sparco, OZ Racing and Brembo, the exclusive, 215PS turbocharged...

      • 1998 Ford Focus
        1998

        The original Ford Focus took its eventual name from a Ghia concept car which was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1991. Certain elements of the design had...

      • 1998 Ford Focus 5-door
        1998

        The Ford Focus (first generation) is a compact car which was manufactured by Ford in Europe from 1998 to 2004 and by Ford in North America from 1999 to...

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      • 2023 Opel Astra GSe
        2023

        The new-generation Opel Astra is a bold and pure design statement for the brand; the signature styling cues of the GSe give it an even more purposeful appearance.

      • 2022 Opel Astra
        2022

        Opel Astra is based on the third generation of the highly flexible EMP2 multi-energy architecture, with Opel DNA built in from the start of development.

      • 2023 Opel Astra Electric
        2023

        Opel Astra Electric underlines the electrifying driving pleasure with an equally inspiring, clear and bold design and top equipment. Numerous electronic aids are on board...

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      • 2020 Opel Astra
        2020

        Opel Astra's dynamic chassis has been further developed. New shock absorbers increase comfort. The optional sports chassis features stiffer dampers, a more...

      • 2016 Opel Astra
        2016

        Opel and compact class cars - this exceptional success story starts with the Kadett in 1936 and will be continued with the new Opel Astra, the eleventh...

      • 2013 Opel Astra OPC
        2013

        Opel Astra line-up has a new high-performance member, the powerful 206 kW / 280 hp Opel Astra OPC which now completes the OPC family with the small Corsa...

      • 2012 Opel Astra GTC
        2012

        The new Opel Astra GTC's sculpted shapes with precise accents and dramatic proportions make it the ultimate expression of Opel's design language. And on...

      • 2010 Opel Astra
        2010

        With its sporty, good looks, comfortable driving experience, innovative technology and a full fuel efficient powertrain line-up, the new Opel Astra, which...

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      • 2007 Opel Astra GTC
        2007

        The new edition Astra GTC (Gran Turismo Compact) was launched in February 2007 with new economical engines, refined looks, improved technology and an...

      • 2007 Opel Astra
        2007

        The new edition Astra was launched in February 2007 with new economical engines, refined looks, improved technology and an expanded equipment range. It is...

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      • 2006 Opel Astra OPC
        2006

        Visually, the Astra OPC can also be easily identified as one of the most powerful front-wheel drive production cars in the world, and the image boosting...

      • 2004 Opel Astra
        2004

        Opel's official convention is to continue the Opel Kadett lineage, thus referring to the first generation of Opel Astra as the Astra F (the last Opel Kadett...

      • 2005 Opel Astra GTC
        2005

        The Astra H was launched in March 2004 as a five-door hatchback, whilst a five-door estate launched late 2004 and a sporty three-door hatchback, designated...

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      • 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 3door
        2004

        The new Alfa Romeo 147, first shown to the world at the recent Paris Motor Show, now makes its debut in Italy as heir to a winning model that, four years...

      • 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 5door
        2004

        Alfa Romeo 147, available in 3-door or 5-door versions, forcefully expresses all the creative vitality of the brand, a special way of appreciating motor cars...

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      • 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA
        2002

        Attractive styling, great temperament and outstanding automotive engineering: but also top-quality interiors and finish complemented by an...

      • 2000 Alfa Romeo 147
        2000

        The car is known as the Alfa Romeo 147 because Alfa Romeo traditionally treats its cars as technical designs and refers to them by number. As we see it,...

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      • 2025 Honda Civic
        2025

        2025 Civic will be available in four trim levels, starting with LX (sedan only) and Sport, and topped by the hybrid-powered Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid.

      • 2023 Honda Civic Type R
        2023

        Honda Civic Type R is already setting new benchmarks, recently breaking the front-wheel drive lap record at Suzuka Circuit in Japan. As part of its development...

      • 2022 Honda Civic
        2022

        With a coupe-like profile inspired by European sportbacks, the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback builds upon the Civic Sedan's new exterior design in a distinctive...

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      • 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition
        2021

        To reflect its extrovert nature, an exclusive new colour, 'Sunlight Yellow', is introduced for the Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition, along with a dark chrome...

      • 2020 Honda Civic Type R
        2020

        2020 Civic Type R receives updates to the front and rear bumpers with the addition of body-colored accents to the bumper cutouts. Additionally, Type R gets...

      • 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback
        2020

        Exterior styling refinements to the 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback lineup include revised styling of the lower bumper fog light housings, which now feature a...

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      • 2018 Honda Civic Type R
        2018

        The Honda Civic Type R has a new selection of driving modes, adding a 'Comfort' setting to the default 'Sport' and track-focused '+R' modes - all of which...

      • 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback
        2017

        With just the right balance of form and function, utility and athleticism, the 2017 Civic Hatchback perfectly complements the current Sedan and Coupe body styles for Honda.

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      • 2012 Honda Civic [EU]
        2012

        The Civic team led by Mitsuru Kariya, the 'Large Project Leader', were given the task to create and develop the new Honda Civic. With the current Civic ...

      • 2007 Honda Civic Type R
        2007

        Individuality and practical use plus driving pleasure in pure culture. Its bold design, a thus far unequalled interior style in combination with the...

      • 2006 Honda Civic EUR
        2006

        The European Civic (FK/FN chassis) is offered primarily as 5-door and 3-door hatchbacks and produced in Swindon, UK. It has a different appearance and...

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      • 2002 Honda Civic Si
        2002

        The seventh generation of the Honda Civic is an automobile which was produced by Honda from 2000 to 2005. It was released in September 2000 as a 2001...

      • 1997 Honda Civic Type R
        1997

        The first Honda Civic to receive the Type R badge was introduced on August 19, 1997, as the EK9. The EK9 shared many characteristics with the Integra Type...

      • 1995 Honda Civic Hatchback
        1995

        With a total interior room (passenger and luggage) of 90 cu.ft., the Honda Civic hatchback was classified by EPA of U.S. as subcompact.

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      • 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback
        1992

        The fifth generation of the Honda Civic debuted in Japan on September 9, 1991. The new Civic was larger than its predecessor, had a more aerodynamic body...

      • 1988 Honda Civic Hatchback
        1988

        The suspension had a radical re-configuration with what Honda called "double-wishbone suspension" on all four corners, wheelbase was increased to all four...

      • 1985 Honda Civic Hatchback
        1985

        The third generation Honda Civic is an automobile which was produced by Honda from 1983 to 1987. It was introduced in September 1983 for model year 1984.

      • 1973 Honda Civic
        1973

        The Honda Civic is an automobile manufactured by Honda. It was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door coupe, followed by a 3-door hatchback version that...

      • 2019 Mazda 3
        2019

        Mazda 3 brings together a longterm vision for sustainability and a desire to deliver an outstanding driving experience. Featuring best-in-class Skyactiv technology...

      • 2017 Mazda 3
        2017

        The 2017 Mazda 3, known as Mazda Axela in the home market, went on sale in Japan with a number of new features. Like with all new-generation Mazdas, the...

      • 2014 Mazda 3
        2014

        Building on its award-winning predecessor , developers of the all-new Mazda 3 set out to do no less than come up with a car that actually interacts with...

      • 2012 Mazda 3 MPS
        2012

        When the very first Mazda 3 was launched in 2003 it was more than a continuation of Mazda's long compact history, it was a revelation. The new compact...

      • 2012 Mazda 3
        2012

        The 2012 Mazda 3 made its U.S. debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Face-lifted with an even more refined exterior and interior, the 2012...

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      • 2010 Mazda 3 MPS
        2010

        The next-generation Mazda 3 MPS is one of the world's most powerful front-wheel drive compact cars. It takes the all-new Mazda 3 hatchback as its base and...

      • 2010 Mazda 3
        2010

        When the first-generation Mazda 3 was released, it introduced a level of driving pleasure and sense of quality which exceeded its class. Five years...

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      • 2006 Mazda 3 MPS
        2006

        The all-new Mazda3 MPS takes its place as the flagship of the Mazda3 facelift line up and is the second MPS sports model after the Mazda6 MPS, launched...

      • 2006 Mazda 3 Facelift
        2006

        Since its launch in 2003, Mazda3 has become Mazda's best-selling vehicle and the company has even had to increase production to meet global demand. To...

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      • 2004 Mazda 3 5door
        2004

        The Axela, or Mazda3 is a compact automobile manufactured by the Mazda Motor Corporation. The name "Mazda3" is used in some markets, but in...

      • 2025 Cupra Leon
        2025

        Cupra Leon introduces the brand's new design language DNA, with the shark-nose front end, triangular matrix LED headlights and big, bold lower mouth.

      • 2021 Cupra Leon
        2021

        Cupra Leon is the ultimate expression of the Cupra brand's values and is destined to strengthen its position in the market, exciting current Cupra enthusiasts...

      • 2020 Seat Leon
        2020

        The all-new SEAT Leon has been developed with the real world in mind, with a range of powertrains that now also includes three electrified variants...

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      • 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra
        2017

        Average consumption for the SEAT Leon SC Cupra with automatic gearbox remains between 6.7 l per 100 km and 6.8 l per 100 km for the 5D version.

      • 2017 Seat Leon Cupra
        2017

        The SEAT Leon Cupra offers versatility thanks to its availability in three different body types; the 5-door version, the SC and the family ST version.

      • 2018 Seat Leon Cupra R
        2018

        The new Seat Leon Cupra R's engine, with 6-speed manual transmission, comes with 310 PS, making it the most powerful SEAT road car in its history.

      • 2017 Seat Leon SC
        2017

        The new Seat Leon will be available in 4 models. Each customer will be able to individually select the best combination which suits the driver's likes and needs...

      • 2017 Seat Leon
        2017

        The changes that the Seat Leon has received are therefore in two well-defined categories - design and technology. But the benefits aren't only perceived...

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      • 2014 Seat Leon Cupra
        2014

        Fascinating dynamics, state-of-the-art technology, stunning design matched with compelling efficiency and perfect everyday usability - the new Seat Leon...

      • 2016 Seat Leon Cupra 290
        2016

        SEAT presented the perfect car for enjoying a dynamic lifestyle. The top version of the Leon range - the Cupra 290 - now delivers a maximum of 213 kW / 290...

      • 2013 Seat Leon
        2013

        SEAT is entering a new era: The new Leon is a simply stunning car - with its unique, emotional design, with its dynamic sporting character, with its...

      • 2014 Seat Leon SC
        2014

        The new SEAT Leon SC is bringing even more style into the medium hatchback segment, without compromising everyday usability. Its functional interior...

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      • 2010 Seat Leon Cupra R
        2010

        Following a very successful debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the new Seat León Cupra R is about to go on sale. Equipped with a new 265 hp...

      • 2010 Seat Leon Cupra
        2010

        With the arrival of the 2010 version of the Seat León Cupra, the range's most powerful and spectacular car now features even more impressive looks...

      • 2009 Seat Leon
        2009

        The new SEAT León range is one of the most complete to be found on the market. The total launch offer includes 19 different versions with nine...

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      • 2007 Seat Leon Cupra
        2007

        The new Seat Leon Cupra is hitting the roads - a vehicle in which SEAT has implemented all of the knowledge gained during the current successful World...

      • 2007 Seat Leon FR
        2007

        The Seat Leon family is being expanded by the addition of the most eagerly anticipated member yet: the new Seat Leon FR. As soon as the first version of...

      • 2006 Seat Leon
        2006

        The new Seat Leon is the third model from the new Seat line-up following Seat Altea and Seat Toledo . It was design with a sense of sporty elegance by...

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      • 2003 Seat Leon Cupra R
        2003

        The Leon Cupra has a 1.8 Turbo with 180 PS (132 kW), and the Leon Cupra R 225 PS (165 kW). All engines over 130 PS (96 kW) have a standard manual 6-speed...

      • 2001 Seat Leon Sport FR
        2001

        A 150 PS (110 kW) version of VW's 1.9 TDI engine is also available, originally as a Cupra, but later downgraded to the FR (Formula Racing) version.

      • 1999 Seat Leon
        1999

        The SEAT León is a small family car built by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT since 1999. It uses the Volkswagen A platform and shares other...

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      • 2023 Vauxhall Astra GSe
        2023

        Vauxhall has achieved the performance-oriented handling characteristics by equipping the All-New Vauxhall Astra GSe models with a dedicated chassis that is 10mm lower...

      • 2022 Vauxhall Astra
        2022

        Astra continues Vauxhall's new bold and pure design language, featuring the instantly recognisable Vauxhall Vizor front end that houses the new Griffin logo.

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      • 2020 Vauxhall Astra
        2020

        The upper and lower portions of the new Vauxhall Astra's radiator grille automatically open and close independently of one another, further improving...

      • 2016 Vauxhall Astra
        2016

        The new Astra is on sale, with first cars arriving in Vauxhall showrooms this October 2015 after its global debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. One of...

      • 2013 Vauxhall Astra VXR
        2013

        In every respect, the Vauxhall Astra VXR is a more extreme version of the GTC, and nothing embodies the visual changes more than the new model's exterior...

      • 2010 Vauxhall Astra
        2010

        Launched at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the all-new Vauxhall Astra is poised to raise the bar for compact cars sold in the UK, with a combination of...

      • 2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC
        2012

        Since the Vauxhall Astra GTC shares no body panels with either the Astra Hatch or Sports Tourer , it...

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      • 2005 Vauxhall Astra VXR
        2005

        The original hot hatch Astra VXR was announced in January 2005 and went on sale in the summer of 2005. Based on the Vauxhall Astra Mark 5, it was fitted...

      • 2005 Vauxhall Astra 5-door
        2005

        Vauxhall in the United Kingdom, Holden in Australasia, and Chevrolet in Latin America. In Russia, it is sold as both an Opel and a Chevrolet.

      • 2005 Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch
        2005

        The MK5 has was the most successful version of the Astra. It was Britain's second-best selling car in 2005, 2006 and 2007, further narrowing the gap between...

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