2006 Volkswagen GTI Edition 30 Concept Car

It seems like yesterday when the GTI nameplate was brand new. While stuffing high-performance engines into tiny little automobiles took place before Volkswagen built anything other than the Beetle, the GTI was historically significant as it was the first true hot hatchback, an archetypal vehicle which set the pace for an entire generation. Now, five generations and countless other wanna-bes later, the GTI is approaching its 30th birthday. Volkswagen is celebrating this special occasion by creating a special concept car built off the GTI, appropriately called the GTI Edition 30.