Henry Catchpole, standard Mk7 GTI review, 2013. ‘Time to up the pace. ACC in Sport means stiffer damping, heavier steering, better throttle response and looser ESP. The chassis tenses noticeably ...

The real step over the GTI, though, is the optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyre (a Pirelli P Zero is the standard tyre). It gives the car massively more grip and a much stronger front end ...

W hen the GTI arrived in the US in 1983, we had no idea it would change the very fabric of our automotive industry forever.

Unlike the BMW 128ti, a direct rival for the Golf GTI, the M140i is rear-wheel drive. Combined with 50:50 weight distribution, it has an engaging, well-balanced feel. A 3.0-litre straight-six mill ...

The standard Mk7.5 GTI was tuned up to 228bhp, while the Performance variant received an even bigger hike, to 242bhp and 273lb ft. If you are going for the later car, we would suggest that the ...

It's worth noting that during the Mk7 generation, the Clubsport was offered with three pedals. While the lesser GTI flavor takes ... gets a special mode for the Sport driving profile to further ...