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2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback review

Go to: Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback (2013-2020)
  • The Volkswagen Golf GTI is an iconic name amongst motorists, and the latest version is as fun as ever
    The Volkswagen Golf GTI is an iconic name amongst motorists, and the latest version is as fun as ever
  • It might not offer the power of models like the Honda Civic Type R, but the GTI is hardly a slouch
    It might not offer the power of models like the Honda Civic Type R, but the GTI is hardly a slouch
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI driving
    £10,000-£15,000: The outgoing Volkswagen Golf GTI can be easily picked up for under £15,000. For that price, you can buy a car that’s barely five years old, and some even come with the optional Performance Pack that boosts power to 227
  • The standard GTI has 227bhp, but a Performance Pack version increases this to 242bhp
    The standard GTI has 227bhp, but a Performance Pack version increases this to 242bhp
  • Acceleration from 0-62mph takes 6.4 seconds, or 6.2 seconds with the Performance Pack fitted
    Acceleration from 0-62mph takes 6.4 seconds, or 6.2 seconds with the Performance Pack fitted
  • The Performance Pack also improves braking power and traction, but for most people it isn't necessary
    The Performance Pack also improves braking power and traction, but for most people it isn't necessary
  • Despite its power and excellent handling, the Golf GTI is also comfortable, making it a great all-rounder
    Despite its power and excellent handling, the Golf GTI is also comfortable, making it a great all-rounder
  • This ties in with the GTI philosophy, because this go-faster Golf is just as practical and easy to drive as an SE trim
    This ties in with the GTI philosophy, because this go-faster Golf is just as practical and easy to drive as an SE trim
  • Fuel-economy of just under 45mpg makes it surprisingly affordable to run
    Fuel-economy of just under 45mpg makes it surprisingly affordable to run
  • The interior is ahead of most other hot hatch rivals for design and quality
    The interior is ahead of most other hot hatch rivals for design and quality

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