Volkswagen

If you like the Golf R and don’t mind SUVs, you’ll probably like the Volkswagen T-Roc R too

The typically polished and understated design keeps the GTI desirable, even as it enters its twilight years

With no major flaws, yet a real depth of character and a peerless image, the Golf R is popular for good reason. It’s brilliant.

The Golf GTI has the 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine found in many other VWs

British B-roads can be the making and undoing of a car. The GTI however is perfectly suited to them, with top-of-the-line chassis control and balance

With a 0-62mph time of 6.4sec and a 155mph top speed, the GTI delivers performance worthy of the badge

Being the same size as the standard Golf means the GTI is a very practical car. Standard tech includes DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity and, perhaps …

The Golf GTI now consumes less fuel and has lower road tax. It has dropped five insurance groups due to better safety systems, which include emergency…

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Tightly priced and surprisingly capable, the Up GTI leads the sporty city car field – only lacking the last degree of involvement

The new Polo GTI is a better car than its predecessor, but while it’s fast, composed and agile it lacks the crucial fun factor