The production model...
The production model draws heavily on the M3X concept that appeared at last September"s Paris Motor Show. Bosses at parent firm GM are keen to stress that while the design is fresh, the overall shape and many of the styling cues will be familiar. Size-wise, the newcomer is exactly the same length as the outgoing model, at 3.50 metres.
The Golf GTI is getting...
The Golf GTI is getting even faster - and you"ll have to be quick to get one! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the hot hatch legend, VW is set to introduce the limited-edition Golf GTI Edition 30.
With a tweaked version of the 2.0-litre T-FSI engine, it boasts 227bhp - up 30bhp on the standard car and lowering the 0-62mph sprint to 6.8 seconds.
Subtle additions include lower side skirts, a chin spoiler and rear wing, plus new 18-inch alloys. Inside are half-leather sports seats and the golf ball-style gearknob fitted to the original GTI. Only 1,500 cars will reach the UK, priced around ÷£22,000.