Read our professional analysis of the 2026 VW Golf GTI SE lease offer and all-around specifications of the latest hot hatch.

Launched in 1977, the Golf GTI was the pioneer of the pocket rocket, and 50 years later, it’s still the go-to option for many buyers.

Of all the hot hatch lineages that have come and gone, the Golf GTI has arguably been the most consistent in its ethos. From the blueprint-making ’76 Mk1 to the present day Mk8.5, GTIs have always had ...

“It’s definitely a better track car,” says the man opposite me. “Around the Nordschleife, it’s much faster. On the climb up to the Little Carousel, for instance, the Stefan Bellof ess is totally flat ...

The Volkswagen GTI helped define the hot hatch segment when it launched half a century ago. Even in today's SUV- and truck-centered market, there's still room for a small, efficient liftback. However, ...

Of course, the best bit about the Golf R is its duality. It’ll take a pounding on track – over four sessions and 1h 20min, it ...

Experience the 446HP VW Golf GTI MK8 Clubsport pushed to its limits. This POV review features brutal acceleration, high-speed Autobahn runs, and the raw exhaust sound of this tuned hot hatch. Trump ...

It's been a while since I've been behind the wheel of a VW Atlas but wanted to give it whirl after it was completely redone last year. So, I bring you the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, one of your many ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R entered their eighth generation in 2020, and while the core of these vehicles hasn't changed, there are some significant updates for the new model year. These ...

Is the Volkswagen Golf GTI a Good Car? If you need one car to be nearly everything an enthusiast driver could possibly want it to be (efficient commuter, capable canyon carver, car-pool-friendly kid ...