The countdown to the unveiling of the eighth-generation Golf continues and today we’re looking at the fifth-generation model which debuted in 2003. Building on the success of its predecessor, the Golf ...

First, the tried-and-true VW hot-hatch, the Golf GTI—now in its 6th generation. It is more entertaining than ever, thanks to a firmly sprung but well-damped suspension and a gem of an engine: VW's ...

During the 48 years that What Car? has been around, there has been a huge amount of change – and that’s just in the car world. We’ve seen many historic brands fold or merge, safety go from ‘you’ll be ...

The Mk5 Golf GTI was pivotal for the future of Volkswagen performance cars. Following the blunt, flat-footed Mk4, the GTI badge was in desperate need of a renaissance, and the Mk5 burst through the ...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 is now up for grabs with plenty of standard features and several optional extras, ...

Unless it’s a highly tuned example with more power than yesterday’s supercars, the fifth generation Volkswagen Golf doesn’t impress anyone anymore. And for good reasons, given that its production ...

A red, manual three-door with the tartan seats was the Mk5 Golf GTI dream - now it's Shed money For Shed, a man with a permanently puzzled expression, life is full of conundrums. One headscratcher ...

Although Volkswagen’s car lineup has seen serious changes the last few years, the German automaker remains committed to offering a full range of body styles with numerous powertrain options. Recently, ...