History of the Volkswagen Mk6 GTI

The Mk6 Volkswagen Golf GTI, introduced in 2010, marked a significant milestone in the history of this iconic hot hatchback. Building upon the success of its predecessors, the Mk6 GTI continued to blend practicality with sporty performance, offering enthusiasts the perfect combination of style, speed, and versatility. Under the hood, it featured a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produced 200 horsepower, ensuring an exhilarating driving experience. With its distinctive plaid interior, sharp handling, and timeless design, the Mk6 GTI became an instant favorite among drivers who sought a versatile and fun-to-drive compact car. This generation solidified the GTI’s reputation as a benchmark in the hot hatch segment and contributed to its enduring popularity.

The Mk6 GTI also introduced innovative technology features, including touchscreen infotainment systems, advanced safety features, and improved fuel efficiency. These updates, coupled with the model’s reputation for reliability and performance, made it a standout choice for drivers seeking a well-rounded and spirited compact car. Over the years, the Mk6 GTI has continued to be celebrated by automotive enthusiasts and remains a beloved member of the Volkswagen family, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the GTI lineup.

Why Choose COBB for Your Mk6 GTI

The GTI had been a popular tuner car long before COBB began modification support with the MK6.  The fact there wasn’t an easy, at-home tuning solution for the GTI was a motivating factor for COBB’s involvement.  With the COBB Accessport, you’re able to tune your GTI anywhere, and change maps as you continue down the upgrade path, all without any shop visits or additional fees. Boost power, acceleration, and overall performance while still maintaining reliability.

From the beginning with the MK6 to now supporting the MK7 and 7.5, and also DSG tuning, COBB offers a complete tuning solution and hard part upgrades or modifications for your modern GTI.

COBB Tuning approaches design by taking the entire vehicle-platform into account as a complete system for GTI enthusiasts. Our ultra-high-quality products and services are professionally engineered, thoroughly tested and backed by industry-leading customer service to ensure that they meet our objectives and exceed customer expectations.

We are a one-stop firm with an enviable set of qualified skills and the exceptional ability to design, engineer, manufacture, test and service our own products under one roof. Whether it’s our state-of-the-art Accessport ECU programmer, our exceptional bolt-on performance products and VW parts, COBB Tuning has the experience, skill, and attitude to meet your Volkswagen’s specific needs.

Our engineers, fueled by their passion as GTI enthusiasts, meticulously test GTI Hard Parts to uncover the optimal order and combination, resulting in remarkable incremental power gains. Additionally, they develop and validate maps to finely tune the ECU, ensuring seamless integration and optimized performance for every upgraded component. With these findings, COBB proudly curates the “Upgrade Path of Staged Packages”, providing GTI enthusiasts with a comprehensive selection of aftermarket parts necessary to elevate their GTI experience. Learn more about The COBB Way and unleash the full potential of your GTI today.