30 Jan 2026
Volkswagen Golf reviews
In-depth expert reviews, first drives and road tests of the Volkswagen Golf.
30 Jan 2026
5 Nov 2024
Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition (2024) review
A revised Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5) is here with more power and a fancy diff.
29 Aug 2024
Volkswagen Golf GTI (2024 - Mk8.5) review
Mid-life updates make the do-it-all VW Golf GTI hot hatch more alluring than ever.
23 Jul 2024
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI Style (2024) review
We’ve driven the updated Volkswagen Golf 8.5 in one of its humbler guises.
12 Jun 2024
Volkswagen Golf R (2024 prototype - '8.5') review
An updated Volkswagen Golf R is coming, and we’ve driven a prototype.
11 May 2022
Volkswagen Golf R Variant (2022) review
The Golf R Variant is the performance car we deserve, but don't get...
22 Sep 2021
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport (2021) 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?
12 Mar 2021
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 150 (2020) review
The new VW Golf is a seriously polished hatchback, and some Irish buyers still want the diesel version.
12 Aug 2020
Volkswagen Golf GTI (2020) review
Forget the numbers as it's under the skin where the latest Volkswagen Golf GTI impresses.On test
Volkswagen Golf testers' notes
On test: Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 on Irish roads at last
Shane has the VW Golf GTI Edition 50 on loan and it has the Performance Pack as tested in Spain. In its 'Special' mode it's a bit extreme for bad roads, but otherwise a lot of fun. We do wish it could be had with a manual gearbox, however, and worry about the wear and tear after only 4,000km on the clock. Oh, and this one costs about €84k.
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