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The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Is a Surprise Pick for Families

While family minivans remain popular, that market has thinned down considerably, and hatchbacks are beginning to gain prominence. Volkswagen has seen the potential for hatchbacks and is taking advantage of it with the 2021 Golf GTI. It's a fast, good-looking car that won the Good Housekeeping award for the best hatchback.
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Guo Yongfeng, President of Faw-Volkswagen Sales, presents the new red Volkswagen Golf GTI car during the 19th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition
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Does VW Make a 2-Door GTI Anymore?

The Volkswagen GTI is surprisingly affordable despite its racecar-like handling, capable engine, and luxury interior. For 2022, it will reportedly have updated technology and even better performance specs. How many doors will it have?
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You Can Cruise in the Cadillac of Golf Carts for a Cool $14,000

Golf, just like any other pro sport, is popular enough to make some folks fabulously wealthy. So it’s no surprise the richest athletes can afford to travel in style, and that’s true on the road and the green. Here’s a look at some fancy golf carts, including a $14,000 model resembling a Cadillac Escalade. Luxurious …
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Watch the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Shred Through Snow

While the standard Golf has been discontinued in the US, Volkswagen hasn’t left its hatchback buyers high and dry. In addition to the upcoming Mk8 GTI, we’re also getting the next-gen Volkswagen Golf R. And while the ongoing pandemic has made reviewing cars trickier, YouTube team The Straight Pipes still wanted to witness the Golf …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Beige cockpit in a 2021 Volkswagen Golf four-door hatchback
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Does the Volkswagen Golf Have Apple CarPlay?

The Volkswagen Golf looks a little different from other hatchbacks, but that’s part of its charm. Its quirky, boxy figure sets it apart from the crowd and allows it to hold more cargo than the average compact car. It’s also fun to drive and even has a sportier counterpart, the Golf GTI. The regular Volkswagen …
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The Volkswagen Golf GTI Will Pep Up Your Boring Commute

Volkswagen introduced the first-generation Golf in May 1974. It was intended to be a sportier, longer range, front-wheel drive (FWD) replacement for the Beetle. The Volkswagen Golf GTI variant was introduced in June 1976 featuring a fuel-injected 1.6-liter engine. Despite its relatively small engine, it had a top speed of around 110 mph—not bad for …
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The Volkswagen Golf Is Being Discontinued in the U.S.

The Volkswagen Golf has been a staple among commuter cars in the U.S. for over 40 years, however, its era will soon come to an end as the automaker announced it will be discontinued after the 2021 model year. It’s always sad when we see nameplates leave the market, especially ones that have been around …
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Volkswagen Brings Back Harlequin Golf For 2021

Once you saw one you never forgot them. Those Volkswagen Harlequin Polos from 1995. Do you remember them? 1995 Polos got separately-painted panels of Chagall Blue, Ginster Yellow, Pistachio Green, and Tornado Red. Some loved them, so hated them, but you have to admit it was a crazy idea from staid VW. Now it unveiled …
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