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It retains a usable 374-litre boot (expanding to 1,237 litres with seats folded), which is competitive but slightly behind rivals like the Honda Civic Type R. Pros and Cons

5-star Euro NCAP rating with standard IQ.DRIVE safety suite. Rear Space: Legroom can be tight for taller passengers. Running Costs & Reliability Volkswagen Golf GTI review – the quintessential hot hatch vw golf gti carbuyer

Excellent ride quality, especially with optional Adaptive Chassis Control . It retains a usable 374-litre boot (expanding to

The standard GTI now produces 261bhp from its 2.0-litre engine, reaching 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds . A more potent GTI Clubsport variant offers 296bhp for a sharper, track-focused experience. 237 litres with seats folded)

Enthusiasts may miss the driver involvement of a stick shift.