CAR drives the new Golf GTI 8.5► Manual gearbox no longer available► Still the ultimate everyday FWD hatch? Hiding within the eighth-generation Golf GTI was a truly great hot hatch. Yet it was one ...

Although only a mid-life facelift for the eighth-generation Golf, the new 8.5 model carries a lot of weight ... The latter is fitted to the new Golf GTI, which produces 261 horsepower – slightly ...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is an iconic nameplate for the brand, having been around for almost half a century. It started as a pioneer for the hot hatchback class, bringing big power and fun to its ...

The new logo suggests the GTI will live on even after the ninth-generation Golf goes fully electric in 2028. As car enthusiasts, we can all be thankful for that. A battery-powered GTI is a very ...

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.

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It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want. Our ...

Stay tuned. Interestingly, the new Golf 8.5 GTI and R models are not yet officially confirmed for the South African market, although they are said to be under consideration. Sales for the current ...

But the 2024 Golf GTI will be the last one with the manual, as VW USA is dropping it for 2025, when the GTI will also get a facelift and other improvements. Should you spring for the 2024 manual ...

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The balance of comfort and handling sharpness offered by the Golf GTI is impressive, as is the grunt of the Clubsport model. But you'll want to spec the Dynamic Chassis Control to make the best of it.