Volkswagen is expected to launch the Mk8.5 GTI in South Africa by the end of 2025, following successful fuel quality tests ...

But with the facelifted Golf 8.5 GTI being delayed due to South Africa’s poor fuel quality, VWSA has opted to reintroduce the Golf ... The GTI sprints from 0-100km/h in an impressive 6.4 seconds, ...

Announced as returning to South Africa last year after declining sales of the standard model resulted in the Golf 8 GTI and R being the sole derivatives offered, the Golf 8.5 officially made its d ...

starting with the GTI and later launching the R flagship version too. This was the first time that ‘regular’ versions of the Golf hatchback were not offered in the South Africa market.

Following its grand debut in Kariega earlier this year, the new Golf is now officially on the road, writes SHERYL GOLDSTUCK.