2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI SE 4 Performance PK - 4 door
6-SPEED MANUAL • 2.0L TSI TURBO • 220 HP / 258 LB-FTPURE WHITE • BLACK LEATHER • RED CONTRAST STITCHINGFENDER® PREMIUM AUDIO • POWER MOONROOF • KESSY KEYLESS ENTRY & STARTINTEGRATED ENGINEERING INTAKE & EXHAUST • RED GTI CALIPERS
THE GTI — DONE RIGHT ( and Jeremy Clarksons' daily driver choice )
There are faster cars.
There are more expensive cars.
But very few automobiles make as much sense — and put as much of a smile on your face.
That has always been the magic of the GTI: take a practical hatchback, give it a genuinely excellent engine, sharpen the chassis, add a manual transmission, and create something just as entertaining on a back road as it is useful on Monday morning.
This 2017 Golf GTI SE is exactly that kind of automobile.
A four-door hatchback with a turbocharged engine, six-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, excellent chassis balance, real everyday practicality, and a cabin that feels surprisingly upscale.
Finished in Pure White over Black Leather with Red Contrast Stitching, and enhanced with an Integrated Engineering intake and exhaust, this one has the right blend of factory refinement and enthusiast personality.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• 2.0L TSI Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
• 220 Horsepower / 258 lb-ft of Torque
• 6-Speed Manual Transmission
• Performance Package
• VAQ Electronically Controlled Limited-Slip Differential
• 18" Austin Alloy Wheels
• Red GTI Brake Calipers
• Pure White Exterior
• Black Leather Interior
• Red Contrast Stitching
• Power Moonroof
• Fender® Premium Audio System
• KESSY Keyless Access & Push-Button Start
• Heated Front Sport Seats
• Rearview Camera
• Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™
• Bluetooth® Connectivity
• SiriusXM®
• Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
• Integrated Engineering Intake
• Integrated Engineering Exhaust
WHY THE GTI STILL MATTERS
The original Golf GTI helped create the hot-hatch category.
The idea was simple: take a practical hatchback, give it genuine performance, and make sure it remains enjoyable every day.
Generations later, that philosophy still works.
What I love about the GTI is that it never asks you to choose between practicality and fun.
You can commute in it, take it on a road trip, carry people and luggage, and then find a winding road on the way home and remember exactly why you bought a GTI.
THE 2.0 TSI + 6-SPEED
The 2.0L TSI produces 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, with strong, usable turbocharged power.
Then there is the Performance Package, including the VAQ electronically controlled limited-slip differential and upgraded braking hardware.
The six-speed manual keeps the driver involved.
You select the gear.
You control the revs.
You become part of the experience.
That is a huge part of why these cars remain so beloved by enthusiasts.
THE LOOK
The Mk7 GTI has aged beautifully.
Pure White emphasizes the clean proportions of the Golf, while the 18-inch Austin wheels, red GTI calipers, black detailing, and GTI-specific touches give it exactly the right attitude.
Sporty without becoming excessive.
That is how a GTI should look.
THE INTERIOR
The Black Leather cabin is finished with contrasting Red Stitching, giving the interior just enough GTI personality while retaining the clean, understated feel of the Mk7.
The SE specification adds heated sport seats, power moonroof, Fender Premium Audio, KESSY keyless access and push-button start, rearview camera, dual-zone climate control, smartphone integration, and Bluetooth.
It is practical, comfortable, and unmistakably driver-focused.
AND THEN WE MADE IT A LITTLE MORE PERSONAL.
This is where I get particularly excited about this car.
The factory GTI already had an excellent foundation.
This one has been enhanced with an Integrated Engineering intake and exhaust.
I love modifications like these because they don't change the identity of the car.
They bring more of it out.
The intake adds more character from the engine bay, while the exhaust gives the turbo four-cylinder a more expressive voice.
It feels like an enthusiast has taken a great GTI and simply turned up the personality.
MY TAKE
I feel like the best GTIs don't need enormous horsepower or dramatic styling.
They just need a good road, a manual gearbox, and a driver who enjoys being involved.
This particular combination is one I really like:
Everything works together.
Nothing feels random.
And that, to me, is what makes a great enthusiast car.
THE EVERYDAY SPORTS CAR
The brilliance of the GTI is that the fun doesn't come at the expense of practicality.
Four doors.
A useful hatchback.
Comfortable seating.
Real cargo space.
And enough performance to make even an ordinary drive interesting.
It is a car you can genuinely use every day and still look forward to driving on the weekend.
THE PADDOCK COLLECTION
The Paddock Collection is a boutique automotive dealership and showroom in the heart of Dallas, founded from a genuine passion for automobiles.
We are drawn to cars with personality — automobiles that feel right in your hands, have a story, and remind you why driving can still be something to look forward to.
This GTI is exactly that kind of car.
A practical four-door.
A sophisticated German hatchback.
A genuine enthusiast's machine.
And most importantly, a six-speed manual GTI.
We don't think every car needs to be exotic to be special.
Sometimes, the right car is simply the one that makes you want to keep driving.
Our address is 3909 Main St. Dallas, TX, 75226. Give us a call at 972 895-4230, or e-mail us at office@thepaddockcollectiondallas.com
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