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Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition (2024)
Nov 2024 - International First Drive Review
A revised Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5) is here with more power and a fancy diff.
by Matt Robinson
A revised Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5) is here with more power and a fancy diff.
by Matt Robinson
Volkswagen Golf GTI (2024 - Mk8.5)
Aug 2024 - Irish Review
Mid-life updates make the do-it-all VW Golf GTI hot hatch more alluring than ever.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Mid-life updates make the do-it-all VW Golf GTI hot hatch more alluring than ever.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI Style (2024)
Jul 2024 - International First Drive Review
We’ve driven the updated Volkswagen Golf 8.5 in one of its humbler guises.
by Matt Robinson
We’ve driven the updated Volkswagen Golf 8.5 in one of its humbler guises.
by Matt Robinson
Volkswagen Golf R (2024 prototype - '8.5')
Jun 2024 - Prototype Review
An updated Volkswagen Golf R is coming, and we’ve driven a prototype.
by Dave Humphreys
An updated Volkswagen Golf R is coming, and we’ve driven a prototype.
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf R Variant (2022)
May 2022 - International First Drive Review
The Golf R Variant is the performance car we deserve, but don't get...
by Neil Briscoe
The Golf R Variant is the performance car we deserve, but don't get...
by Neil Briscoe
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport (2021)
Sep 2021 - Irish Review
The Golf GTI Clubsport now has the same power as the old Golf R, but with front-wheel drive. How does it stack up on Irish roads?
by Neil Briscoe
The Golf GTI Clubsport now has the same power as the old Golf R, but with front-wheel drive. How does it stack up on Irish roads?
by Neil Briscoe
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 150 (2020)
Mar 2021 - Irish Review
The new VW Golf is a seriously polished hatchback, and some Irish buyers still want the diesel version.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The new VW Golf is a seriously polished hatchback, and some Irish buyers still want the diesel version.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volkswagen Golf GTI (2020)
Aug 2020 - International First Drive Review
Forget the numbers as it's under the skin where the latest Volkswagen Golf GTI impresses.
by Dave Humphreys
Forget the numbers as it's under the skin where the latest Volkswagen Golf GTI impresses.
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 150 (2020)
Dec 2019 - International First Drive Review
We already know that the new VW Golf 8 is good, but can the diesel model still be relevant today?
by Neil Briscoe
We already know that the new VW Golf 8 is good, but can the diesel model still be relevant today?
by Neil Briscoe
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI petrol (2020)
Dec 2019 - International First Drive Review
We all know what a Volkswagen Golf is, and here’s the eighth generation. It’s much-changed inside, but still reassuringly a Golf.
by Neil Briscoe
We all know what a Volkswagen Golf is, and here’s the eighth generation. It’s much-changed inside, but still reassuringly a Golf.
by Neil Briscoe
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR (2019)
Jan 2019 - International First Drive Review
The Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is a swansong for the German hot hatch’s seventh generation.
by Dave Humphreys
The Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is a swansong for the German hot hatch’s seventh generation.
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen e-Golf
Apr 2018 - Irish Review
The Volkswagen e-Golf remains one of the best electric cars in its class, but is it worth the premium?
by Dave Humphreys
The Volkswagen e-Golf remains one of the best electric cars in its class, but is it worth the premium?
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf GTE
Jan 2018 - Irish Review
The updated Volkswagen Golf GTE lands in Ireland and it’s more appealing than ever.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The updated Volkswagen Golf GTE lands in Ireland and it’s more appealing than ever.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volkswagen Golf GTI 230
Aug 2017 - Irish Review
Refreshed Golf GTI is still the quintessential everyday performance car, even if it trades total involvement and aggression for overall polish.
by Maurice Malone
Refreshed Golf GTI is still the quintessential everyday performance car, even if it trades total involvement and aggression for overall polish.
by Maurice Malone
Volkswagen Golf R
Jun 2017 - Irish Review
The Volkswagen Golf R gets a little more power, but is it worth the premium over the GTI hot hatch?
by Neil Briscoe
The Volkswagen Golf R gets a little more power, but is it worth the premium over the GTI hot hatch?
by Neil Briscoe
Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI
May 2017 - Irish Review
This 1.0-litre engine is the one that most Volkswagen Golf buyers should choose. No, really.
by Dave Humphreys
This 1.0-litre engine is the one that most Volkswagen Golf buyers should choose. No, really.
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance
Apr 2017 - International First Drive Review
As if the GTI Performance model needed an update... Volkswagen: you had us at 'GTI'.
by Shane O' Donoghue
As if the GTI Performance model needed an update... Volkswagen: you had us at 'GTI'.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Mar 2017 - International First Drive Review
Mildly updated Golf GTI gets more power and more technology and it remains the benchmark.
by Neil Briscoe
Mildly updated Golf GTI gets more power and more technology and it remains the benchmark.
by Neil Briscoe
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI
Feb 2017 - International First Drive Review
The updated Volkswagen Golf is still a Golf, and that's a very good thing.
by Neil Briscoe
The updated Volkswagen Golf is still a Golf, and that's a very good thing.
by Neil Briscoe
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport
Dec 2016 - Irish Review
Faster, sharper Clubsport celebrates 40 years of the Golf GTI, and it's a supremely worthy tribute.
by Maurice Malone
Faster, sharper Clubsport celebrates 40 years of the Golf GTI, and it's a supremely worthy tribute.
by Maurice Malone
Volkswagen e-Golf
Feb 2016 - Irish Review
The electric Volkswagen e-Golf proves just as impressive as its petrol and diesel siblings.
by Dave Humphreys
The electric Volkswagen e-Golf proves just as impressive as its petrol and diesel siblings.
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf Estate
Apr 2015 - Irish Review
The Golf Estate is back in Ireland, but can it fit back in with the competition?
by Dave Humphreys
The Golf Estate is back in Ireland, but can it fit back in with the competition?
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf GTD Estate
Apr 2015 - International First Drive Review
Volkswagen Golf GTD morphs into rapid estate - but Irish buyers denied the pleasure.
by Matt Robinson
Volkswagen Golf GTD morphs into rapid estate - but Irish buyers denied the pleasure.
by Matt Robinson
Volkswagen Golf R
Apr 2015 - Irish Review
Is the 300hp all-wheel drive Golf R really Volkswagen's best-ever hot hatch?
by Dave Humphreys
Is the 300hp all-wheel drive Golf R really Volkswagen's best-ever hot hatch?
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf Mild Hybrid prototype
Feb 2015 - Prototype Review
Volkswagen's latest 'Mild Hybrid' technology is a lightweight method of increasing fuel economy.
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen's latest 'Mild Hybrid' technology is a lightweight method of increasing fuel economy.
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf Mk 1
Nov 2014 - Retro Review
ItalDesign looks and a new drivetrain, but is the Golf good enough to succeed the Beetle?
by Paul Healy
ItalDesign looks and a new drivetrain, but is the Golf good enough to succeed the Beetle?
by Paul Healy
Volkswagen Golf SV
Oct 2014 - Irish Review
Volkswagen's Golf SV comes with a conservative image, but is highly impressive.
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen's Golf SV comes with a conservative image, but is highly impressive.
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf GTE
Sep 2014 - International First Drive Review
Volkswagen's Golf GTE is a charged-up hybrid promising GTI-like pace, with super-low emissions.
by Kyle Fortune
Volkswagen's Golf GTE is a charged-up hybrid promising GTI-like pace, with super-low emissions.
by Kyle Fortune
Volkswagen Golf SV
May 2014 - International First Drive Review
As the Estate isn't available here, the Volkswagen Golf SV offers buyers a more practical choice.
by Matt Robinson
As the Estate isn't available here, the Volkswagen Golf SV offers buyers a more practical choice.
by Matt Robinson
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion
Apr 2014 - Irish Review
Volkswagen has wasted no time in rolling out the new Golf BlueMotion. What's it like?
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen has wasted no time in rolling out the new Golf BlueMotion. What's it like?
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf GTE
Mar 2014 - International First Drive Review
When is a GTI not a GTI? When it's a plug-in hybrid - say hello to the Golf GTE.
by Paul Healy
When is a GTI not a GTI? When it's a plug-in hybrid - say hello to the Golf GTE.
by Paul Healy
Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance
Mar 2014 - Irish Review
We recently said the Octavia RS was better than the Golf GTI. The Performance Pack shows us otherwise.
by Paul Healy
We recently said the Octavia RS was better than the Golf GTI. The Performance Pack shows us otherwise.
by Paul Healy
Volkswagen e-Golf
Mar 2014 - International First Drive Review
Volkswagen strips out the TDI engine and replaces it with an electric motor to create the cleanest Golf.
by Paul Healy
Volkswagen strips out the TDI engine and replaces it with an electric motor to create the cleanest Golf.
by Paul Healy
Volkswagen Golf R
Jan 2014 - International First Drive Review
Ice doesn't really tell you much about a car, but it's a lot of fun in the new 300hp Golf R!
by Kyle Fortune
Ice doesn't really tell you much about a car, but it's a lot of fun in the new 300hp Golf R!
by Kyle Fortune
Volkswagen Golf GTD
Nov 2013 - Irish Review
So you like the GTI, but really need a diesel? Better check out the new Volkswagen Golf GTD so.
by Shane O' Donoghue
So you like the GTI, but really need a diesel? Better check out the new Volkswagen Golf GTD so.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Oct 2013 - Irish Review
The Irish petrolhead's love affair with the Golf GTI is set to continue with the latest generation.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The Irish petrolhead's love affair with the Golf GTI is set to continue with the latest generation.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion
Jul 2013 - International First Drive Review
Regular cars don't get much more frugal than the new Golf BlueMotion - not that you can buy it yet...
by Paul Healy
Regular cars don't get much more frugal than the new Golf BlueMotion - not that you can buy it yet...
by Paul Healy
Volkswagen Golf GTD
Jun 2013 - International First Drive Review
Golf Mk 7 spawns all-new GTD variant - a diesel GTI in other words.
by Kyle Fortune
Golf Mk 7 spawns all-new GTD variant - a diesel GTI in other words.
by Kyle Fortune
Volkswagen Golf
May 2013 - Irish Review
Volkswagen's seventh Golf is aiming to be top of the pile, but with the competition heating up, is it still the best?
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen's seventh Golf is aiming to be top of the pile, but with the competition heating up, is it still the best?
by Dave Humphreys
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Apr 2013 - International First Drive Review
Even the standard Golf GTI is a five-star car. Volkswagen does it again.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Even the standard Golf GTI is a five-star car. Volkswagen does it again.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Volkswagen Golf
Oct 2012 - International First Drive Review
Despite the evolutionary styling the new Volkswagen Golf leaves the competition behind.
by Paul Healy
Despite the evolutionary styling the new Volkswagen Golf leaves the competition behind.
by Paul Healy
Volkswagen Golf
Jun 2011 - Long Term Test
Our long-term Golf BlueMotion is well run-in and is proving to be nothing short of brilliant.
by Paddy Comyn
Our long-term Golf BlueMotion is well run-in and is proving to be nothing short of brilliant.
by Paddy Comyn
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet
May 2011 - International First Drive Review
VW has launched its first Golf Cabriolet in years; we drove it.
by Jack Carfrae
VW has launched its first Golf Cabriolet in years; we drove it.
by Jack Carfrae
Volkswagen Golf
Sep 2008 - Irish Review
VW's sixth-generation Golf brings fresh equipment, better quality and improved dynamics to the range, but looks little different.
by Paddy Comyn
VW's sixth-generation Golf brings fresh equipment, better quality and improved dynamics to the range, but looks little different.
by Paddy Comyn