The sharpest, fastest Golf GTI to date ... for a short time before the facelifted Mk7 arrives in early 2017. Priced at £30,935 the Clubsport is available with a three or five door bodyshell.

With the same fundamentals as the regular Golf GTI, the Clubsport S’s mechanicals are ... the unit can cost between £800 and £1000). The Mk7’s bodyshell is treated to prevent corrosion ...

However, the veteran reviewer says that the LSD doesn’t provide quite the same feedback as older models, while the Mk8 Golf GTI Clubsport doesn’t really feel like an improvement over the Mk7.5 ...

Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the company's plans to develop a "monster" electric hot-hatch: an all-new FWD ...

The heaviest hatchback of the lot is the Mk7.5 Golf R at 1,495 kilograms ... Although it matches the newer Golf GTI Clubsport in terms of power, the peak torque is rated at 380 Nm or 280 pound ...

Volkswagen's previous attempts at putting its money where its mouth is with Clubsport editions have succeeded, with the MK7 Golf GTI Clubsport S breaking the FWD lap record at the Nürburgring ...

The Mk7 GTI Clubsport S had 228 kW on tap ... Increased power aside, the latest Golf GTI Clubsport boasts a completely redesigned front, which you can see in the pic above. Other distinct changes ...

Take it from an existing Golf GTI owner – the new Mk8.5 is brilliant. It's as sharp as ever, and remains the benchmark all-round hot hatch.

PH bags an early go with the Golf GTI Clubsport Given a couple of hours in the new Golf GTI Clubsport and Portimao to play on it might seem a little ungrateful to question what this 40th birthday ...

Volkswagen's previous attempts at putting its money where its mouth is with Clubsport editions have succeeded, with the MK7 Golf GTI Clubsport S breaking the FWD lap record at the Nürburgring ...