Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport

Petrol, diesel and plug-in hot hatches will once again join the Golf family, and could be better than ever

German tuner Abt has worked its magic on the limited-run Golf GTI TCR, bumping power to 335bhp

Skoda’s engine range for the Octavia vRS topped by a 242bhp turbo petrol

The new Mk8 VW Golf R is gearing up to join the Arteon R and Tiguan R

Earlier Type Rs are more beloved and later ones faster, but the last naturally aspirated Type R can still entertain

Not the most fun, but well-rounded and good value too