There are also revised rear lights and an illuminated Volkswagen logo on the front. Inside, the Golf 8.5 has an all-new infotainment system and freestanding touchscreen available in two sizes.

We've been a bit deficient in not reviewing the Mk 8 Golf GTI until now. I reviewed the more expensive, more powerful Golf R in 2022, but the last GTI we drove was the outgoing Mk 7 car in mid-2020.

The technical details of the new Volkswagen Golf 8.5 remain under wraps for now, but Volkswagen has promised that it will receive updated powertrains and chassis systems. Current rumours point to ...

The Volkswagen Golf “8.5” has been officially revealed to the world, complete with fresh exterior styling, new cabin tech and a more powerful GTI model. We’re awaiting final confirmation on ...

The new Volkswagen Golf 8 features a slick design with narrow LED headlights and a leaner front grille. The new Golf also sits lower to the ground, allowing for a more responsive performance. The VW ...

The entire Mk. 8.5 Golf range is set to launch in the second quarter of 2025, but the brand has indicated it will likely play close to the current model, which recently saw a big standard equipment ...

Back then, the Volkswagen set a new benchmark for sustainability ... The second generation of the Golf BlueMotion, whose consumption had been lowered to 3.8 l/100 km (99 g/km CO2), made its ...

That means that following a revised Golf Mk 8.5 in 2024, the next all-new Golf will be on the new ... To do that with MEB+ [the upcoming iteration of VW’s current all-electric platform] would ...

Volkswagen wasn’t long bringing the facelifted Golf 8.5 to market, and neither was the new GTI. So can it prove to be the remedy it needed? The GTI ushers in many of the changes seen elsewhere ...

Elevate your driving experience with the 2024 Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI 2.0 TSI DSG, available now at Lindsay Saker Vereeniging! This iconic hot hatch combines exhilarating performance with sophisticated ...

Volkswagen's Golf has been the mainstay of the local C-segment hatchback market. Renowned for its premium interior, excellent ride quality and appealing design, the Golf has been the top-selling ...