Volkswagen Fast / Sports car reviews

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Volkswagen Fast / Sports car reviews

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  • Volkswagen ID.3 GTX (2024 onwards) Review

    Electric hot hatch is fast but lacks a bit of fun

    Parkers rating: 3.7 out of 5 3.7
    New price: £46,325 - £47,120

    PROS

    • Plenty of performance 
    • Great electric range
    • Generous equipment levels

    CONS

    • Could be more engaging to drive
    • Quite expensive to buy
    • Design is a bit bland considering the performance
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  • Volkswagen Golf GTD (2020 - 2023) Review

    Performance diesel Golf has a lot to recommend it

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £37,145 - £37,145

    PROS

    • Swift and effortless performance
    • Excellent handling and steering
    • The 500+ mile fuel range

    CONS

    • Issues with the infotainment system
    • Skoda Octavia vRS is cheaper and roomier
    • Adaptive dampers are an optional extra
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  • Volkswagen Golf GTI (2020 onwards) Review

    Hot hatch for grown ups is still a brilliant all-rounder

    Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    New price: £40,875 - £43,215

    PROS

    • Excellent handling and steering
    • Comfortable and refined at speed
    • Generous equipment

    CONS

    • A Civic Type R is more thrilling
    • Prices are close to the Golf R these days
    • Expensive options jack up prices
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  • Volkswagen Golf R (2020 onwards) Review

    Fastest VW Golf is a discreet sports car slayer

    Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    New price: £45,800 - £47,150

    PROS

    • Enormous speed
    • Immensely grippy
    • Great new touchscreen

    CONS

    • Engine sounds quite muted
    • No manual gearbox option
    • Could be a little more engaging
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  • Volkswagen T-Roc R (2019 onwards) Review

    Sporty T-Roc proves you can have a dynamic family SUV

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £45,465 - £46,715

    PROS

    • Searing acceleration and performance
    • Relatively low key to look at
    • Four-wheel drive security

    CONS

    • Overly-firm, uncomfortable ride
    • Unimpressive passenger room
    • Expensive options soon ramp up price
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  • Volkswagen Polo GTi (2018 onwards) Review

    Comfortable as well as quick... but not exciting

    Parkers rating: 3.7 out of 5 3.7
    New price: £30,740 - £30,740

    PROS

    • Plenty of performance
    • Comfortable and easy to live with
    • Well equipped and well priced

    CONS

    • Rivals more exciting to drive
    • Loses composure at higher speeds
    • Too many touch-sensitive controls
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