We finally get behind the wheel of the new and improved VW Golf 8.5 GTI. Is it still the benchmark hot hatch, or is R900k too much money?

Mat Watson and company are back with another interesting three-way drag race. On this occasion, the contenders all wear Volkswagen and Golf badges. Be that as it may, not all Golfs are created equal.

Discover the impressive features and performance of the VW Golf 8.5 GTI, a versatile hot hatch that combines style, power, ...

Stylistically, the GTI builds on the changes of the standard Golf 8.5 by including a black honeycomb pattern lower air intake, unique Matrix LED headlights and a first-time illuminated upper grille ...

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 ...

After a well-documented delay due to the poor local fuel quality, the VW Golf GTI 8.5 was finally introduced at the end of last year. Last week, we got to spend time in the latest edition of the ...

Volkswagen revealed the updated Golf to the world late Tuesday, marking the nameplate’s 50th anniversary with an overhauled (but not all-new) lineup that will come to our shores in the form of the ...

Melinda Ferguson got behind the wheel when Volkswagen officially launched its updated Golf GTI in South Africa.

Volkswagen finally introduced the updated Golf 8 GTI in the latter part of 2025. The legend has continued to evolve, now offering 195kW. But the latest iteration of this iconic hot hatch almost didn’t ...

The on road price of Volkswagen Golf GTI in Puttaparthi is Rs 58.98 Lakh onwards in Mar 2026. Check Golf GTI on-road price ...

We spent a good amount of time hammering the Golf GTI around the NATRAX test tracks, but now, we’ve finally brought it to our ...