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VW Says the Electric GTI Will Be 'More Exciting' to Drive

VW Says the Electric GTI Will Be 'More Exciting' to Drive

Volkswagen boss touts superior chassis and suspension compared to the gas GTI.

By Adrian Padeanu Aug 5 2024

This Armored VW Golf GTI Can Withstand an AK-47 Attack

This Armored VW Golf GTI Can Withstand an AK-47 Attack

Performance takes a hit because the hot hatch is 750 pounds heavier than the standard car.

By Adrian Padeanu Jun 11 2024

The 296-HP Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Still Isn't Coming to the US

The 296-HP Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Still Isn't Coming to the US

The most focused front-wheel-drive Golf remains a forbidden fruit for US buyers. At least it's cool.

By Adrian Padeanu May 31 2024

Here's Your First Look at the Volkswagen GTI Clubsport

Here's Your First Look at the Volkswagen GTI Clubsport

It debuts at the Nurburgring 24-hour race, along with a GTI Clubsport race car making 343 horsepower.

By Christopher Smith May 23 2024

Volkswagen Will Reveal a New Golf GTI Variant on May 31

Volkswagen Will Reveal a New Golf GTI Variant on May 31

The model celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024.

By Anthony Alaniz May 13 2024

Volkswagen Golf GTI Sales Up 156 Percent This Year

Volkswagen Golf GTI Sales Up 156 Percent This Year

Demand for the Golf R has also increased by 125 percent.

By Adrian Padeanu Apr 3 2024

It's Official, The 2025 Golf GTI And Golf R Won't Have Manuals

It's Official, The 2025 Golf GTI And Golf R Won't Have Manuals

Better buy a 2024 with three pedals while you still can.

By Adrian Padeanu Feb 12 2024

The Volkswagen GTI Is Getting More Power For 2024

The Volkswagen GTI Is Getting More Power For 2024

The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine now makes 261 horsepower in Europe.

By Anthony Alaniz Jan 23 2024

We Asked Every Automaker How Many Customers Went For Manuals In 2023

We Asked Every Automaker How Many Customers Went For Manuals In 2023

While the manual transmission is not a popular option in the big scheme of things, it seems to have found a comfortable niche.

By Chris Perkins Jan 17 2024

This Is The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI

This Is The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The GTI's new infotainment system has images of the hot hatch without camouflage.

By Adrian Padeanu Jan 9 2024

The War On Buttons: Volkswagen Relents As Defenses Collapse, GTI Recaptured

The War On Buttons: Volkswagen Relents As Defenses Collapse, GTI Recaptured

The long-promised interior update for the VW GTI includes real, actual buttons for the steering wheel.

By Chris Rosales Jan 8 2024

Volkswagen Says An Electric GTI Is Coming In 2026

Volkswagen Says An Electric GTI Is Coming In 2026

Plus, Abarth launches a hot hatch with a retractable folding roof and Lexus-like vertically stacked exhaust tips.

By Adrian Padeanu Dec 21 2023

See 9 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week of October 30, 2023

See 9 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week of October 30, 2023

The highlights this week include info about the updated VW GTI, Land Rover Defender SVX, Mercedes-AMG GT4, and Lamborghini Urus PHEV.

By Chris Bruce Nov 3 2023

VW Golf GTI Could Get More Power In Early 2024 And Keep The Manual

VW Golf GTI Could Get More Power In Early 2024 And Keep The Manual

The hot hatch's final update in the ICE era could spawn an anniversary edition in 2026.

By Adrian Padeanu Oct 30 2023

See 10 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week Of October 9, 2023

See 10 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week Of October 9, 2023

The highlights this week include looks at the Chevy Corvette ZR-1, Porsche Boxster EV, VW Golf GTI, and BMW i5 Touring.

By Chris Bruce Oct 14 2023

Volkswagen Golf GTI Facelift Spied With Almost No Camouflage [UPDATE]

Volkswagen Golf GTI Facelift Spied With Almost No Camouflage [UPDATE]

It's the first time we've seen the refreshed GTI, and though it looks uncovered, some notable details are cleverly disguised.

By Christopher Smith Oct 9 2023

See 10 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week Of October 2, 2023

See 10 Future Cars In Spy Shots For The Week Of October 2, 2023

The highlights this week include the Nissan Armada, refreshed Ram, Porsche Macan EV, and revised Volkswagen GTI.

By Chris Bruce Oct 6 2023

VW Benchmarking ID. GTI EV Prototype Against Fifth-Gen Golf GTI: Report

VW Benchmarking ID. GTI EV Prototype Against Fifth-Gen Golf GTI: Report

It shares underpinnings with the upcoming ID.2 and is smaller than the current Golf GTI.

By Chris Bruce Sep 8 2023

2024 VW Golf GTI 380 Debuts As Final Model With A Manual Gearbox

2024 VW Golf GTI 380 Debuts As Final Model With A Manual Gearbox

The Golf R is also losing its stick shift.

By Anthony Alaniz Aug 30 2023

Races and Chases

VW Golf GTI And Toyota GR86 Drag Race Their Original Predecessors

VW Golf GTI And Toyota GR86 Drag Race Their Original Predecessors

Because racing isn't only about being first.

By Angel Sergeev Jun 22 2023

Races and Chases

Watch Modified Mk1 VW Golf GTI With 400 HP Make Sketchy Autobahn Run

Watch Modified Mk1 VW Golf GTI With 400 HP Make Sketchy Autobahn Run

It now has the modified engine from an Mk6 Golf R.

By Chris Bruce May 1 2023

Aftermarket / Tuning

VW Golf GTI Clubsport Modded With Body Kit, New Exhaust From JMS

VW Golf GTI Clubsport Modded With Body Kit, New Exhaust From JMS

The turbo 2.0-liter makes 296 horsepower.

By Anthony Alaniz Mar 22 2023

07:23 Concept Cars

Take A Rare Look At The VW Golf GTI Roadster Concept In Walkaround Video

Take A Rare Look At The VW Golf GTI Roadster Concept In Walkaround Video

Just by looking at the design, some say it's the hottest Golf concept ever made.

By Jacob Oliva Mar 18 2023

Armored VW Golf 8 GTI Is The Bulletproof Hot Hatch We Weren't Expecting

Armored VW Golf 8 GTI Is The Bulletproof Hot Hatch We Weren't Expecting

The conversion adds 400 lbs to the VW Golf, minimally affecting performance while providing B4 ballistic level protection.

By Mark Webb Jan 16 2023

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