This September, for just under $500 per month, you can lease a 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI and get yourself a fun daily driver.

The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R compact hot hatch is the flagship of the Golf lineup and the most powerful production Golf sold in the U.S. It pairs a 328-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a ...

A Volkswagen Golf 7 R producing 900 horsepower takes the familiar hot hatch formula into extreme performance territory. The footage focuses on the heavily modified Golf and the scale of its ...

Hot hatch performance meets compact open top fun in this German and British comparison ...

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...

Noah is a long-time writer, editor, content manager, and creative based in the United States. Electric, hybrid powertrains, and battery specifications are his specialties, as well as general clean ...

HIGHS Plucky 328-hp turbo four, standard all-wheel-drive, serious performance and thrills. LOWS Manual transmission is forevermore MIA, Euro-Package seats add support but lack ventilation, GTI is ...

HIGHS Nimble and fun to drive, punchy and efficient turbo four-cylinder, hatchback shape is great for cabin room and trunk space. LOWS Infotainment system delivers slow responses, priced higher than ...

It's hard not to feel sorry for the Volkswagen Golf. Perennially overshadowed by its sportier, more eye-catching Golf GTI sibling, the "regular" car doesn't have the punchy performance or indeed the ...