The Mk8 GTI’s awful haptic steering wheel buttons have also been replaced with old-style physical alternatives, thankfully.

Volkswagen is discontinuing manual transmissions for the GTI and Golf R, despite a notable spike in demand from U.S.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI lost its footing ... removed from sale last year. The Mk8.5 does, however, gain more power. Volkswagen’s EA888 2-litre turbocharged engine is being rolled out for service ...

Perhaps we would’ve looked at the Mk8 GTI more fondly if Hyundai hadn’t ... Push the starter button and the EA888 engine fires up with a familiar grumble, but you’ll want to fiddle with ...

Exhaling through twin round tailpipes, the turbocharged engine sounds gruff and purposeful ... the important points with this facelift. The Mk8.5 GTI is easier to operate, easier to live with ...

A visit to Essex-based Mountune endows the Golf GTI with as much power as a Porsche 911. How does it feel on the road?