Having received minor tweaks to their head- and taillights for 2025, the Volkswagen GTI and Golf R are unchanged for 2026.

Volkswagen offers two fun and active versions of the Golf hatchback, providing the heat and pure fun that many drivers look for in these hot hatches. The Golf GTI is a slightly tamer version of the ...

The 2025 Volkswagen GTI isn’t a car of the year, but it wouldn’t be a misplaced nominee. An accolade designed for the ...

There’s plenty of smoke rising from the Volkswagen Golf family camp, but no fire yet. We’re still early in the buildup to what the Golf will become, said buildup full of special editions and ...

The Volkswagen Golf has consistently been a top choice among performance-oriented hatchbacks, available in GTI and high-performance Golf R models. Unfortunately, buyers will no longer have the option ...

Volkswagen has introduced the eighth generation of the Golf hot hatch models, the GTI and the R. These "Mark 8" models feature an updated engine, new vehicle dynamics settings, and a new electronics ...

Competes with: Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai Veloster Turbo/N, Subaru WRX/WRX STi Looks like: A fresh take on the iconic hot hatch Powertrains: 241-horsepower (GTI) or 315-hp (R), turbocharged 2.0-liter ...

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.

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 ...

When it comes to practical performance cars, Volkswagen is the gold standard. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the original hot hatchback — a sensible economy car with added spice. The Volkswagen Golf R has ...

VW's standard-bearer hot hatches are as great as ever. But they have some tech "upgrades" now that need more baking time. But like those annoying touchscreen ordering kiosks, however, this eighth-gen ...

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 ...