Volkswagen Golf GTI Safety Features & Safety Rating

In the article below we want to highlight a few of the GTI safety features that make the Volkswagen Golf for sale in Sanford, FL a formidable contender in its class. After all, we all have this lingering question in the back of our minds - how safe is it.

According to the authority when it comes to safety - the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the GTI gets a five-star overall and side crash rating and four-star frontal crash and rollover rating. So, without further ado, here are the main Volkswagen Golf GTI safety features with in-depth explanation.

New GTI Safety Features - Rear View Camera System

Once you buy a car with a backup camera you'll wonder how you've managed without it. With it you have increased visibility in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. With it you can see obstacles when backing up and avoid minor accidents and save money on repairs.

You also won't have to stress out over parallel parking anymore (you will be able to see when you are getting closer to the vehicle behind you and avoid bumping into it). And since the wide-lens camera is hidden behind the logo, the lens will stay clean in snow, sleet or rain.

New VW Golf GTI Safety Cage

Simply put safety cage is the area of the car that surrounds the passengers. It strengthened to protect passengers in the vehicle during a car crash by distributing forces away from the driver and passengers while the front and rear crumple zones help absorb crash energy.

The safety cage also keeps the car doors closed and able to open after the crash to allow first responders fast and easy access to the passengers in the vehicle.  

The Intelligent Crash Response System is automatically activated when the Golf's sensors detect a collision resulting in the deployment of the air bags. It then:

GTI Automatic Post-Collision Braking System

You need the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System in because not every collision brings a car to a stop. It helps slow down the car after a collision and reduce the chance of any additional impact.

In short, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System helps you keep control of the car in the event of a car crash. It is designed to activate after a collision.

Volkswagen Golf Gti Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for Your New Vehicle

As the name suggests the Tire Pressure Monitoring System automatically maintains the air pressure in the tires of your GTI and alerts you when you need to add air. Why is that so important?

Because at high speed under-inflated tires can cause unpredictable drive patterns and are likely to cause auto accidents. As a matter of fact, they are directly related to many injuries and deaths per year.