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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport foreshadows Australian special edition

William Stopford

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport foreshadows Australian special edition

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport mightn't be coming to Australia but Volkswagen's local operations haven't ruled out another GTI-based special edition.

6 Years Ago

Hold off buying your new hot hatch: These pocket rockets are coming soon

Mike Costello

Hold off buying your new hot hatch: These pocket rockets are coming soon

Belt-up for the new Volkswagen Golf GTI, BMW 128ti, Skoda Octavia RS, Audi S3, Hyundai i20 N, Toyota GR Yaris Rallye, and updated versions of the Renault Megane R.S and Hyundai i30 N.

6 Years Ago

Volkswagen Golf GTI: A look back at the powered-up limited editions

James Wong

Volkswagen Golf GTI: A look back at the powered-up limited editions

We take a look back at some of the iconic limited-edition GTIs over the decades, in the lead-up to the launch of the all-new Mk8 Golf GTI early in 2021.

6 Years Ago

2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR on sale from $51,490

James Wong

2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR on sale from $51,490

The 213kW Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR – the fastest GTI ever – is now on sale in Australia and is the final iteration of VW's seventh-generation hatchback.

6 Years Ago

2021 Volkswagen Golf Wagon and Alltrack revealed

James Wong

2021 Volkswagen Golf Wagon and Alltrack revealed

Both R-Line and Alltrack versions of Volkswagen's small load-lugger have been revealed in Europe, with an Australian launch scheduled for Q1 2021.

6 Years Ago

Five iconic greens of the car world

James Wong

Five iconic greens of the car world

Our resident green car connoisseur counts down some of the most iconic shades of green in automotive history – which is your favourite?

6 Years Ago

2021 Volkswagen Golf R here in Q3 2021

James Wong

2021 Volkswagen Golf R here in Q3 2021

The next-generation Golf R is due here in 12 months, and this week we're getting a first look at the new R Wagon ahead of its public reveal.

6 Years Ago

2021 Volkswagen Golf R spied undisguised

Scott Collie

2021 Volkswagen Golf R spied undisguised

The next Volkswagen Golf R is taking shape, and it looks angry. It's expected to pack up to 250kW of power, although Australian plans are unclear at this point.

6 Years Ago

2021 Volkswagen Golf R spied: Big brakes incoming

Paul Maric

2021 Volkswagen Golf R spied: Big brakes incoming

The all-new Volkswagen Golf R is just around the corner, and our spies have snapped it wearing almost no camouflage – and a big set of brakes.

6 Years Ago

2021 Volkswagen Golf to ditch dual-clutch in Australia

Scott Collie

2021 Volkswagen Golf to ditch dual-clutch in Australia

The next-generation Volkswagen Golf will feature the same powertrain as the Skoda Karoq 110TSI. That means it's goodbye dual-clutch, hello torque converter.

6 Years Ago

Volkswagen reveals sharp 'Click Frenzy' online specials

James Wong

Volkswagen reveals sharp 'Click Frenzy' online specials

Volkswagen's local division is advertising a trio of very competitive drive-away offers on the Amarok, Crafter and Polo for a very limited time.

6 Years Ago

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Final Edition arriving soon

William Stopford

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Final Edition arriving soon

Vivid violet, bold blue and glowing green are just three of the colours available on the final special edition of the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R.

6 Years Ago

Volkswagen Golf Mk8 delayed, now due early next year

William Stopford

Volkswagen Golf Mk8 delayed, now due early next year

The Coronavirus crisis has affected another product launch, with the launch of the next-generation Volkswagen Golf pushed back a few months.

6 Years Ago

2021 Volkswagen Golf wagon spied

Derek Fung

2021 Volkswagen Golf wagon spied

The Mark VIII Volkswagen Golf Variant has been spied undergoing testing in Germany.

6 Years Ago

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR spied

Scott Collie

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR spied

No, that's not a Golf R. It's the hotter GTI TCR, with a more powerful engine, bigger wheels, and angrier body than the regular GTI.

6 Years Ago

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