Unless you're the Volkswagen Golf GTI, that is. A not-quite-final prototype of the Edition 50 of the venerable hot hatch, ...

Since then, eight generations have been launched in the span of 50 years. There have been ups and downs over the decades, but ...

The 2024 VW Golf GTI is the last of its kind with a manual transmission ... (34 mpg/6.9 L/100 km). In practice, I saw as high as 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) on highway trips with the three-pedal GTI. ...

This budget-friendly hot hatch delivers thrilling performance and practicality, making it the best value in its class for ...

Keen-eyed GTI fans probably noticed the lack of an R-spec Golf since 2019. Well, it’s back, and it’s gotten all the upgrades as its GTI sibling—and then some.

34. photos. Viknesh Vijayenthiran February 12, 2025 Comment Now! The updated 2025 ... This Golf GTI might be the last iteration with a gas engine; Pricing starts at $33,670, ...

Fuel economy: EPA, 25 mpg city/34 highway/28 combined (GTI); 25 mpg city/34 highway/28 combined (Golf R) Report card. Highs: Superb chassis control; premium, utilitarian, digital interiors.

The base GTI starts at $32,445, but you'll want to at least splash out for the $37,420 SE if only for the fantastic ArtVelours seats that previously were only found in the Europe-only Clubsport.

The Mk 8.5 GTI’s wheel is the same as you’ll find in a normal Golf sold outside this country, and VW also uses this wheel for practically everything it sells with an internal combustion engine ...

The 2025 VW GTI still features the EA888 Evo4 mill, which makes 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The 2025 VW GTI will come exclusively with a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The GTI nameplate helps VW stand out, and it will make a huge difference if VW can create a fleet of solid EVs from which we want a bit more oomph. While we’d like the ID.1 to come stateside ...