That role is taken once again by the Golf R, which grabs the GTI idea and expands it by ... in 4.6 seconds and the slightly plumper wagon there in 4.8 – both figures a tenth quicker than before.

Approval of the Clean Fuels 2 act will serve as catalyst for the introduction of the Golf 8.5 GTI by 2027. Image: Volkswagen Ahead of the official South African launch of the facelift Golf 8.5 ...

As with the GTD hatch, the wagon gets GTI front and rear bumpers, deeper side sills and 18-inch alloys as standard. Inside there is tartan trim for the seats and a golf-ball-inspired gearlever ...

it was super refreshing to get into the Volkswagen Golf GTI hot-hatch recently. I’d driven other Mk 8 Golf models including the R flagship wagon, but this was my go in the car I’d long considered to ...