Read our 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI review for information on ratings, pricing, specs, and features, and see how this hatchback performed in our testing.

Aug 6, 2025 · But does that nullify its many other desirable traits? Nope. While the 2025 VW Golf GTI might be missing the six-speed, it benefits from a mid-cycle refresh that addresses most …

Dec 23, 2024 · Don't get us wrong, we still love the two-pedal GTI, and we're sure the new car will remain fantastic to drive. But we're taking the manual car's departure as a body blow.

Apr 16, 2025 · We spotted the new 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R today at the New York auto show, and Volkswagen confirmed that this is the first appearance of the U.S.-spec versions of these …

The GTI and its amped-up brother, the Golf R, which we review separately, are the only way to buy a new Golf in the U.S., as the base Golf was discontinued here in 2021.

Despite a few interior hiccups the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI remains our top-ranked sport compact car, masterfully blending performance with practicality.

Aug 6, 2025 · The 2025 VW Golf GTI 's refresh ignores the mechanicals and focuses on tweaks to both style and tech. The latter will be especially appreciated by anyone who's driven an …

The 2022 Golf GTI is all new and marks the storied nameplate's eighth generation. While its styling is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, VW has packed the hatchback with more …

More fun than many cars twice the price, the VW Golf GTI is a practical car with a sports-car soul. It's also graced with refinement beyond its price range.

The GTI is one of our favorite cars to drive. Its handling and powertrain are so sophisticated, refined, and engaging that we hardly notice the relative lack of urgency in the quarter-mile.