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Top 10: The Exceptional Cars of the 2019 Wörthersee GTI Treffen

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Vincent Aubé
On the shores of Lake Wörthersee, the rains failed to dent the enthusiasm of the VW fans on hand for the event

Reitnitz, Austria – Each year since 1981, the small village of Reitnitz in Austria transforms itself into a mecca for the legions of VW lovers the world over, in particular those with a weakness for the Golf GTI. We were on hand for this unique event, and the heavy rains that fell on us for most of it did nothing to dent the appeal of the fantastic cars we were able to see up close.

Our review of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Here are our highlights of the 2019 Wörthersee GTI Treffen.

The GTI Treffen statue

Here was the only car at the event that didn’t move. Erected in 1987, this second-generation VW Golf has been welcoming believers in the GTI cause for over 30 years.

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Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 60 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists