Transmission
5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive
Steering
Telescopic Steering Column
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Tilt Steering Column
Suspension
Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Telescopic Gas Shock Absorbers
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Telescopic Gas Shock Absorbers
18-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
Electrical
Cargo Area Power Outlet
Delayed Power Retention System
Front Power Outlet
14-Volt, 70-Amp Alternator
Audio Pre-Wiring
12-Volt, 80-Amp/Hour Battery
Safety
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Seatbelt Engagement
Front and Rear Outboard Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Trunk Anti-Trap Device
Driver Airbag
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Passenger Airbag
Side Curtain Protection(TM) Side Head Curtain Airbags
Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
Emergency Fuel Shutoff Device
L A T C H
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
Side Guard Door Beams
Anti-Theft & Locks
Child Safety Locks On Rear Doors
Radio Anti-Theft
Selective Locking/Unlocking
Vehicle Anti-Lockout
Power Decklid Lock/Unlock Operated Via Central Locking System
Programmable Power Door Locks With Automatic Locking At 8-MPH
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm, Engine Immobilizer and Exterior Monitoring
Valet Lockout
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock, Panic Alarm and Trunk Release
Panic Alarm
Trunk Release Located On Multi-Function Remote
Remote Fuel Door Release Located Inside Vehicle
Keyless Entry Via Key Fob
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Consumer Guide Rating: No CG Rating
Pros: Cargo room; Acceleration (1.8T, V6); Build quality; Fuel economy (exc. V6); Ride (base suspension); Visibility; Interior materials
Cons: Acceleration (2.0 4-cyl automatic); Automatic-transmission performance; Rear-seat entry/exit (Golf 2 dr, GTI)