subject: Downers Grove Vw Gti: Small Sedan With Big Accomplishments [print this page] The automotive market has been shifting quickly over the past year. Since the problems that the recession caused for auto sales, down huge numbers over 2008-09, fuel efficiency and progression have been primary focuses for manufacturers across the globe, and Pugi VW has been very quick to jump on the bandwagon. It isnt like Volkswagen wasnt poised for the consumer markets shift towards smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles; the manufacturer has had a penchant for the small car segment for as long as it has been around. Still, VW Downers Grove drivers were pleasantly surprised to hear about some of the praise that the new VW GTI has gotten in recent months.
As one of the biggest accomplishments a manufacturer can receive from a consumer standpoint, Consumer Reports Top Picks list is a huge achievement because it doesnt simply mean that auto experts picked the vehicle. It means that the actual consumer, the everyday American driving your automobile off Pugi VW lots, had some nearly flawless things to say about the car. Earning the Top Pick rating in the small sedan category, the GTI has bested a market that more and more manufacturers are dipping into. There is a lot of competition in the small car segment, and Downers Grove VW dealers are proud to say that the GTI came out victorious.
For such a small car, Consumer Reports certainly had some big things to say about the GTI. Freshened for 2010, the GTI is the sporty version of the Volkswagen Golf (formerly called the Rabbit). This impressive package is exhilarating to drive and easy to live with. It delivers the agile handling, spirited acceleration, and responsive steering of a true sports car, along with a decent ride, a well- finished interior, and the cargo-carrying practicality of a hatchback. Good fuel economy of 27 mpg overall is another plus, although premium fuel is required. Price: $27,504.
The rankings for the Top Picks were based on three difficult but crucial categories, and Pugi VW drivers were pleased to hear that their beloved GTI had come out on top. The first of the categories was a road testing rating, based on more than 50 tests and evaluations that the GTI handled easily. Downers Grove VW drivers helped out with the second category, a reliability ranking, that was definitively based on consumer reviews of how reliable each car has proven to be. And the final test? One of the most important features to have in a car safety represented the final ranking. Safety ratings were based on data collected by both government and insurance organizations in independent testing. Top Picks also must have electronic stability control as an available feature.
With so many crucial categories represented, the Top Picks rankings take into account many of the most important factors that consumers evaluate before making a new car purchase. As an avid fan of small cars, that gives me some faith in the reliability of the Consumer Reports Top Picks ranking system.
