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2007 Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen's latest GTI is neither the least expensive nor flashiest vehicle in its category. Nonetheless, it offers more horsepower and considerably more torque than either the Honda Civic Si or Mini Cooper S. The GTI also offers either its short-throw six-speed manual or state-of-the-art DSG transmission with speed-of-electrons shifting via paddles mounted on the steering wheel. With its subtly Teutonic styling, the GTI may not look like a performance car. But those inside will have no doubt about its dynamic capabilities. They also will enjoy the room, comfort and cargo capacity of its versatile interior, now accessible through four doors. They may even come to like that Interlagos plaid. We like it.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Larry Edsall drove the new GTI in the Phoenix area.

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