Arguably one of the most highly anticipated cars of 2021, the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI is more grown-up than ever before. It’s a true everyday hot hatch. The 2.0-litre turbocharged four-pot provides ample punch, the steering is direct, and the ride quality sublime. It feels at home in town and, when leaving the confines of the city, perfectly suited for the twisty stretches of tarmac. And that’s exactly where we took it – Cape Town and the picturesque mountain road leading towards Signal Hill. Watch the video below…
At a glance
Volkswagen Golf GTI
| Price: R669 300 |
| Engine: 2.0 L, 4-cyl, turbopetrol |
| Transmission: 7-spd dual-clutch |
| Driven wheels: F |
| Power: 180 kW @ 5 000-6 500 r/min |
| Torque: 370 Nm @ 1600-4 300 r/min |
| 0-100 km/h: 6.4 seconds |
| Top speed: 250 km/h |
| Fuel consumption: 6.5 L/100 km |
| CO2: 149 g/km |
