There’s a wonderful juxtaposition with the Golf GTI. To those who are unfamiliar with the GTI moniker, it’s a Golf, nothing more to see here. Sitting inside the cockpit, the sporty yet subdued surroundings usher your passengers into a quiet and refined cabin; it’s a sophisticated, almost serious affair. Put […]
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Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 years edition now on sale in Australia
The epic new Volkswagen Golf GTI 40th anniversary edition has arrived in Australia. If you’re after the pinnacle in hot hatchery, this is it. Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, like the regular GTI, only output is turned up to a barely believable 213kW and 380Nm during overboost. […]
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI review – first impressions (POV)
The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been regarded as the pioneer of the hot hatch segment for decades. How does the 2016 Mk7 model shape up? Is it still the best even with the highly capable and well-sorted rivals about? We’re testing the 2016 model as a refresher to see if […]
Volkswagen Australia confirms manual & DSG auto for Golf GTI 40 Years Edition
Following the Australian market confirmation for the Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years Edition, the local arm has just confirmed it will be available in both DSG dual-clutch auto and six-speed manual form. The 40 Years Edition, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI, is the most potent GTI […]
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S breaks Nurburgring FWD record (video)
Volkswagen has unveiled the new Golf GTI Clubsport S super hot hatch, and straight out of the bag it has broken the front-wheel drive lap record at the Nurburgring. The Clubsport S is based on the Clubsport, which is destined for Australia in June as the GTI 40 years edition. […]
213kW Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years edition confirmed for Australia
Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the Golf GTI 40th anniversary special edition will go on sale locally in June, bringing more power and a bunch of performance highlights to the popular hot hatch. The Golf GTI is celebrating its 40th anniversary and to mark the occasion, the German company has put […]
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport production model revealed
If you love your hot hatches, you’ll love this. It’s the new Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport. This is the production model inspired by the concept of the same name. The new variant expands on the already-enhanced Golf GTI Performance, bringing added performance in almost every area, along with a bespoke […]
VW Golf GTI Clubsport concept revealed, to go on sale 2016
Remember the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport preview from earlier this week? Volkswagen has now unveiled the concept in full. The special Clubsport edition was created to help celebrate the Golf GTI’s 40th birthday, having set the scene for the hot hatch category back in 1976. The GTI is regarded as […]