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Description
The formula for producing the GTI is a simple one. Start with one standard-issue Volkswagen Golf two- or four-door hatchback, drop in a spunky engine and other sporty content and watch them literally fly out of dealer showrooms.
Sounds straightforward enough, yet surprisingly few automotive brands have dared challenge…