Volkswagen Golf GTI (09 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 22 April 2009 Last Updated: 29 September 2009 The Volkswagen Golf GTI launched the trend for hot hatches in the late 1970s and has grown from a cult car, to - in its current incarnation - perhaps the best all-round fast family hatchback. This sixth-generation Golf GTI is effectively a thorough re-working of the previous car, itself a superb performance hatch. Volkswagen, therefore, had a strong base upon which to develop this car. It comes with a new, more powerful 2.0-litre TFSI engine and sharp handling, but doesn't compromise on comfort. And while it provides most of the thrills that more powerful rivals can offer, it is utterly painless to use as everyday transport for a family. 4.5 out of 5 Other Volkswagen reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3 out of 5 Buying new It might be possible to negotiate a very small discount from a Volkswagen dealer, or ask for some accessories to be thrown in. It is sometimes possible to find discounted GTIs through brokers or car supermarkets. These might be sourced from mainland Europe, although built to UK specification. Buy a new Volkswagen Golf GTI and save 8% on selected models 3 out of 5 Buying used Used values of GTIs tend to be quite strong so anyone looking for a bargain on the used market could be disappointed. Specification is quite generous, but expect to pay higher prices for cars with satellite navigation and leather trim. View full gallery See 90 used Volkswagen Golf GTIs for sale, starting at £15,990 4 out of 5 Selling There is a strong following for the Golf GTI so cars in good condition should be easy to sell. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volkswagen Golf cars for sale We have 90 models like this for sale. Find Volkswagen Golf cars for sale Previous: Safety & Reliability Next: Also Consider