The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI combines performance, comfort and technology deftly in one harmonious package, and comes together in a way that outweighs the sum of its parts. Volkswagen's ...
From the January/February 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Losing another manual transmission frustrates us nearly as much as missing out on breakfast at Whammy Burger by three minutes. We North ...
No changes for the 2026 model year 241-horsepower GTI priced from $35,865 (all prices include $1,275 destination charge) 328-hp Golf R starts at $50,730 The Volkswagen GTI is an untouchable blend of ...
The Volkswagen Golf has been one of Europe’s best-selling cars for decades. The faithful family hatch is now into its eight generation and shows no signs of letting up. There isn’t yet an all-electric ...
Congrats to the Volkswagen Golf, MotorTrend's 2026 Car of the Year! The GTI and R performance variants received the honor - besting a field of 14 contenders. It's the Golf's third time in its ...
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R received a midcycle refresh that is more impactful than mild. Indeed, VW listened to critics and delivered meaningful updates like sharper tech, smarter driver ...
This high-mileage VW Golf R32 MK5, with 298,525 km, takes on the German Autobahn to see how much performance remains. Featuring its iconic VR6 engine and AWD drivetrain, the video captures raw ...
We're approaching the 25th anniversary of Volkswagen Golf R models, so to ring in the special occasion, VW seems to be going all out. It's reportedly fitting its hottest hatch with the same ...
View post: 2026 Toyota Crown vs. 2026 Toyota Camry: Which is the Better Buy? The Volkswagen Golf R is perhaps the most well-rounded hot hatchback available, if you’re willing to pay for it. Between ...
This VW Golf MK5 may look tame, but under the hood? A 2.5L turbocharged beast that sounds like an RS3 and pulls like one too — only this time, it’s FWD. Tuned to perfection and built for surprise ...
The new electric version of the Volkswagen Golf GTI will be front-wheel-drive. Most new EVs have moved to rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive setups thanks to electric motors being simpler to package. VW's ...
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R entered their eighth generation in 2020, and while the core of these vehicles hasn't changed, there are some significant updates for the new model year. These ...