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 ...

US fuel economy (MPG): 24/34/28 (GTI, MT) 25/34/28 (GTI AT), 20/28/23 (Golf R MT), 23/30/26 (Golf R AT) Starting Price (USD): $30,540 (GTI inc. dest.), $44,640 (Golf ...

While the new eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R debuted in their European specs in 2020 ahead of the COVID-canceled 2020 Geneva auto show, we’ve had to wait until the 2021 Chicago Auto ...

When the Mk VII generation debuted, the Golf R became more important than the GTI because it was way faster and still enjoyable to drive. And it seems the gap remains the same for the all-new 2022 ...

The facelifted VW Golf GTI Clubsport is featured in this first review, highlighting updates to its performance, chassis ...

Volkswagen is refreshing what many enthusiasts consider its halo cars, the GTI and Golf R hatchbacks, for the 2025 model year. (You can read the full rundowns on the updated 2025 VW GTI here and the ...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport, based on the eighth generation of the iconic Golf, is now available for pre-order. This latest model combines extreme sportiness, comfort, and everyday usability, ...

Hatchbacks have enjoyed success in other parts of the world, such as Europe, but they’ve never really caught on in America. This has resulted in a number of deaths over the years as we’ve already seen ...

If you’ve been itching to get your hands on the redesigned 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI or Golf R, your wait is almost over. Both cars are about to arrive with refreshed styling, a host of go-fast ...

Of course, entry-level is a relative term, as the GTI comes well-equipped even in its lowliest S form. Like all GTIs, the 2022 Golf GTI S comes standard with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping ...

The Volkswagen GTI's all-around talents have earned it a special place in our hearts over the years, and the Golf R has only made the hot hatch cooler, quicker, and more extreme. We've loved it, too.