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Is the fully-loaded Volkswagen Golf 8. 5 TSI worth the price of a GTI?
The Volkswagen Golf 1. 4 TSI is back in South Africa! Discover how it compares to the GTI and whether it offers sufficient value for money.
Fully-loaded Volkswagen Golf 8. 5 TSI nearly the price of a GTI - is it worth it?
The Volkswagen Golf 1. 4 TSI is back in South Africa! Discover how it compares to the GTI and whether it offers sufficient value for money.
These are the products Volkswagen plans to launch in South Africa in 2025
Following a busy 2024, Volkswagen SA’s new model onslaught continues in 2025. Here’s what to expect from the German brand.
These are the cars Gayton McKenzie could buy for his R454,000 ‘ground transport’ costs in Paris
For the price of ground transport at the Paris Olympics, some seriously enticing cars and SUVs could be acquired in South Africa.
Durban Metro Police ‘ready to respond swiftly’ with 50 new Volkswagen Golf GTIs
The DMPS said these high-performance vehicles would significantly boost its response capabilities and help serve the community even more efficiently.
SVI’s new armoured Volkswagen GTI protects against AK47s - here’s how much it costs
This new AK47 resistant Golf GTI is touted as an ideal rapid-response solution for crime-ridden South African cities.
Volkswagen Golf R Clubsport under consideration abroad, GTI Clubsport could reach SA
As VW SA confirms that the new GTI Clubsport is under consideration for our market, rumours of an even hotter Golf R are swirling abroad.
New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport debuts at Nurburgring 24
VW says the new Golf GTI Clubsport can charge from zero to 100km/h in just 5. 6 seconds. It also receives a few design tweaks to distinguish it from regular GTIs.
Most powerful Golf GTI ever: new Clubsport to debut at Nurburgring 24 Hours
Volkswagen is taking the opportunity to celebrate the GTI’s 50th birthday at the famous endurance event.
Collaboration leads to recovery of VW Golf 7 stolen in the Morningside area of Durban
Several private security companies assisted Matrix tracking in recovering a VW Golf 7 which was stolen outside an eatery on Ninth Avenue in the Morningside area.
Volkswagen Golf 8. 5 GTI revealed with more power, new cabin tech
The Golf gets a fresh look and more user-friendly interior, but most importantly the GTI has been given some extra oomph for 2024.
Volkswagen Golf 8. 5 teased (and leaked) ahead of Wednesday debut
The facelifted Volkswagen Golf ‘8. 5’ is significant in that it’s likely the last-ever internal combustion model to wear that iconic badge.
Volkswagen Golf ‘8. 5’ GTI teased at CES with updated cabin, ChatGPT
Volkswagen has given us our first peek at the facelifted Golf GTI ahead of its imminent debut, and it has some interesting new tech.
Volkswagen Golf ‘8. 5’ GTI to arrive in 2024 with more power - report
The petrol-powered Volkswagen Golf GTI is currently living on borrowed time, but before being retired it will get some significant revisions.
Say hello to the GTI of the future: Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept revealed at IAA Munich show
It was only a matter of time before the ID label was combined with the iconic GTI acronym. This new concept car previews a 2027 production model.
Volkswagen boss confirms there won’t be another combustion engined Golf
The Volkswagen Golf 8 will almost certainly be the last combustion engined version of the iconic hatchback, the brand’s chief has confirmed.
Ever wanted an armoured Golf GTI? Now you can have one, at a price
South Africans can now buy a Golf GTI that’s armoured to a B4 ballistic level, but it comes at a price.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI will live on, but not as you know it - report
Despite earlier doubts, it appears that there will be a Volkswagen Golf 9. Here’s what we know so far:
Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI Jacara Edition launched in SA with (slightly) lower price tag
Volkswagen has launched the Golf 8 GTI Jacara Edition with cloth seats and a slightly lower price tag than the regular version.
Future of the Volkswagen Golf in doubt, but what about the Polo?
It’s hard to imagine an automotive future without the Volkswagen Golf. But will there even be a new generation?