The midlife refresh for the Mk8 Golf R is relatively minor. There's a revised front fascia with an illuminated VW logo, front ...

Following its grand debut in Kariega earlier this year, the new Golf is now officially on the road, writes SHERYL GOLDSTUCK.

But does that nullify its many other desirable traits? Nope. While the 2025 VW Golf GTI might be missing the six-speed, it benefits from a mid-cycle refresh that addresses most of our biggest gripes.

The reason for this, as told to us by VW representatives, is because of a Golf R feature not offered on the GTIs. It has an "R" button on the steering wheel. This button is a drive mode selector.

1. The City Golf is sold only in Canada and is based on the Mark IV Golf but with an updated body and slots in below the Rabbit in the VW Canada lineup. 2. Power is derived from VW’s old 2.0 ...

The Volkswagen Golf with traditional internal combustion engine offers up to 30 MPG city and 42 MPG highway for a combined rating of 34 MPG. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are ...

Chassis-wise, it was a near match for the VW Golf, right down to its twist-beam axle, with firmed-up spring rates and dampers, and wider, lower-profile tyres fitted to meet its higher performance ...

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