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The introduction of the 2006 VW GTI marks the launch of the fifth generation of Volkswagen’s venerable and compact hatchback in the U.S. market. The GTI is the high-performance version of one of the most popular cars in Europe. Other Gen-5 Golfs will follow as 2007 models, as will a four-door version of the GTI.








