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  • Road Test: Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005-)
    Hot Hatchbacks by: John Simister
    Volkswagen Golf GTI
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    4CAR RATING:

    Assets
    Accessible performance and loads of it, fun but foolproof handling, civilised yet involving, looks the business

    Drawbacks
    Sophistication makes for a high price, many owners may never have the opportunity to savour the GTI's true abilities.

    Verdict
    The Golf GTI is reincarnated just as it should be and - cue the clichés - it takes the hot-hatch crown

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