the Golf GTI offers better space for both occupants and cargo than the typical compact sporty car; behind the split-folding backseat is a roomy cargo area measuring 19.9 cubic feet, according to VW.

That was until the guy at the Enterprise desk said he had a 2024 VW Golf GTI on the lot. For more reasons than one, that put an ear-to-ear grin on my face. Sadly, it wouldn't last long.

However, it also marked the end of an era for U.S. enthusiasts as Volkswagen discontinued manual transmissions for the Golf GTI and Golf R. In a last hoorah of the iconic hot hatchback’s manual ...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is a legend. It's the car that created the "hot hatch" category back in the 1980s. But its triple-threat — small, fast, and surprisingly versatile — has been supplanted ...

Topping the realigned Golf GTI range, VW has removed the entry-level 227bhp GTI model, now topping it with this GTI TCR, which is based on the thinly veiled concept from Wörthersee last year.

The VW Golf is a highly recommendable ... The standard GTI has a 261bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre engine and can officially sprint from 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI brings considerable performance and handling ... including new headlights and taillights, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, and larger shifter paddles. The 2025 VW Golf R boasts ...

The Golf GTI gets a little more power and in line with ... with the optional Discover Pro version now featuring a vast 9.2-inch display. That means the icons are bigger than before which makes ...