The 2020 Volkswagen GTI is ranked No. 1 on U.S. News’ list of Best Compact Cars in the small sedan class. The sporty hatchback is not only fun to drive, but it packs a powerful punch and is filled with upscale features. Experts in the automotive industry consistently give the GTI rave reviews, and Consumer Reports indicates a four-out-of-five …
What cars offer the most smiles per mile? And what vehicles on that list can be had for under $35K? No, the answer isn’t always a Miata. A Miata might be one of them, but it isn’t the only answer. What are the most fun cars to drive under $35k? There are several familiar picks …
While style will always be up for debate, hatchbacks are starting to gain more traction over the classic sedan body style. Hatchbacks can add more practicality as well as a personality when it comes to your daily ride. These types of cars offer the sleekness of a traditional sedan and the utility of an SUV. …
Sometimes, all you need is a little car that’s fun to drive and gets good fuel economy. The 2020 Honda Fit and 2020 Volkswagen GTI are two of the top hatchback options to pick from. Here’s a look at how they stack up against each other. Where the Honda Fit and Volkswagen GTI rank U.S. …
Although the Beetle eventually led to the Porsche 911, it’s the Golf that’s arguably more important to Volkswagen. Initially sold as the Rabbit in the US, the Golf has been used for everything from basic transportation to dual-engine Pikes Peak racer. Then there’s the Volkswagen GTI, which kick-started the hot hatch segment, creating rivals like …
One area that consumers focus on the most when shopping for a new or used vehicle is reliability. With how easy it is to search for reviews of anything online, it comes as no surprise that people scour websites like Consumer Reports and Edmunds for weeks while they’re researching what car to buy, looking for …
With Ford discontinuing the Fiesta ST and Focus ST, and the Fiat 500 Abarth gone too, the pool of US-market hot hatches has shrunk significantly. It’s down to the Honda Civic Type R, the Hyundai Veloster N, and the latest version of the original hot hatch, the VW GTI. However, thanks to the 25-year import …
The 2021 Volkswagen GTI (Mk8) debuted last month, ahead of its original unveiling time and location of the 2020 Geneva Auto Show, which was cancelled. The new model boasts a stronger engine, updated styling, and new technical gadgetry, however, that doesn’t mean that buyers need to go for what’s shiny and new. In fact, there …