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Volkswagen is making relatively few changes to its lineup for 2026, with the biggest news being the new fifth-generation engine powering the 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo.
By Jared Gall
June 9, 2025

If you need one car to be nearly everything an enthusiast driver could possibly want it to be (efficient commuter, capable canyon carver, car-pool-friendly kid carrier, cavernous cargo hauler, autocross champion), there is still no substitute for a Volkswagen Golf GTI.

By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief

The GTI starts at $33,670 (all prices include a $1,225 destination charge), and the Golf R’s base price is $48,325.
By Jared Gall
February 12, 2025

Catch up on everything you might’ve missed at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show.
By Stef Schrader
November 22, 2024

Volkswagen’s performance Golf GTI and Golf R hatchbacks are updated for the 2025 model year — without a manual transmission.
By Brian Normile
November 21, 2024

Volkswagen is refreshing what many enthusiasts consider its halo cars, the GTI and Golf R hatchbacks, for the 2025 model year.
By Jared Gall
November 12, 2024

In certain Atlases, Atlas Cross Sports, Golf GTIs and Golf Rs, the backup camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into Reverse.
By Patrick Masterson
July 1, 2024

The refreshed model features tweaked front and rear styling, new wheel designs, an updated infotainment system and no more manual transmission.
By Jared Gall
June 26, 2024

While the Golf GTI and Golf R will live on, the 2024 model year marks enthusiasts’ last chance to get the legendary hot hatches with three pedals.
By Jared Gall
November 30, 2023

The list of model-year 2023-24 cars with manual transmissions skews mostly to affordable models and those that are more enthusiast-oriented, but there’s still a decent range of choices.
By Brian Normile
July 14, 2023