Volkswagen's new Golf GTI is actually bigger than it looks. Now available with four doors, this fun-to-drive VW can route 200 horsepower through a high-tech, dual-clutch automatic transmission. It's disappointing to see the quality of the GTI's interior drop. The previous version of this car set the benchmark for fit and finish, but the new one doesn't quite match its predecessor's perfection. Read More »
2006 Volkswagen Golf Sub-Compact 3- and 5-Door Hatchbacks
VW's sub-compact series of three-door and five-door hatchbacks use a stiff platform fitted with precise mechanical controls like power rack and pinion steering, an independent suspension and disc brakes. Golf continues in two trims as the base GL and uplevel GLS. Read More »
2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI Sub-Compact 3-Door Sport Hatchback
A variation of the Golf three-door hatch with firm suspension settings and superior equipment goes by the tag of GTI. As with Golf, a revised GTI riding on the new platform of Golf arrives early in 2006. Read More »
2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI Sub-Compact 3-door Hatchback Sedan
VW's zippy GTI -- a variation of the Golf three-door compact hatchback rigged with firm suspension settings and superior equipment -- is also on tap for a make-over in 2006. Read More »
2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI Sub-Compact Sports Coupe
A variation of the Volkswagen Golf three-door hatch with irm suspension settings and superior equipment goes by the tag of GTI. VW's 1.8-liter turbo four-pack is the base plant in GTI GLS, delivering 180-hp through a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic. GTI VR6 upgrades to a twin-cam 2.8-liter V6 with 6-speed manual for 200-hp. The cabin pitches two bucket seats in front of a two-place jump seat with space in the hatchback bay for gear. Volkswagen maximizes equipment on GTI GLS.
Read More »2005 Golf Sub-Compact Hatchback Coupe and Sedan
VW's sub-compact series of three-door and five-door hatchbacks use a stiff platform fixed with precise mechanical controls like power rack and pinion steering, an independent suspension and disc brakes. Golf comes in two trims as base GL and up-level GLS for both three-door and five-door styles.
Read More »2003 Volkswagen Golf Sub-Compact Sedan and Coupe
The sub-compact hatchback for Volkswagen spins off three-door and five-door versions. Read More »
2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI Compact Sedan and Coupe
A variation of the Golf three-door hatch with firm suspension settings and superior equipment gets the designation of GTI. Read More »
