Volkswagen Golf

The latest Golf R Estate drives much the same as the hatch, but with plenty of extra versatility thrown in

Undercooked and irritating in equal measure, the Mk8 Golf R’s execution is found wanting, and it’s a loss for the class

Hot Golf 8s are getting there, but the GTI Clubsport 45 suffers the same niggles and lapses of judgement as its siblings

Frugal yes, but fiery? Not really. VW’s Golf GTD is a refined, comfortable and desirable daily, but doesn’t offer many thrills

It feels genuinely fast, and there are plentiful signs that its dynamics are very impressive, but until we drive a GTI Clubsport with DCC and 19-inch …

The Golf R turned from a flat-footed heavyweight to a dynamic and spritely hot hatchback. It’s brilliant, but not the best hot Golf of its generation …

A very good hot hatch, but a great Golf GTI, the new mk8 excels where required to form a very desirable offering

Neat-handling Mk8 Volkswagen Golf promises good things from the upcoming GTI

With no major flaws, yet a real depth of character and a peerless image, the Golf R is popular for good reason. It’s brilliant.

Quick and composed on road or track; it’s just a shame VW didn’t do something really special for the Mk7 GTI’s send-off

We can think of few more rounded, gratifying and superbly executed everyday performance cars. Classless, understated and utterly wonderful

The e-Golf has all the pros of a Golf, yet all the cons of an electric car...

The Volkswagen Golf defines the family hatchback class, for good reason

Frugal and refined but at the cost of excitement

It’s the Golf you buy when you can’t afford a GTI. We reckon you should save up and spend the extra