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2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Drivers' Notes Review, Car News. The 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI, like its forerunners, promises to be all things to all people. It's a quiet and comfortable commuter one day and a corner carving riot the next. It does both of those things without compromising either too much. It's part of the reason that it has remained as popular as it has. It's refined, grown up and far more than the sum of its parts. Our test car is as basic as it comes. We have a no-option base S model, ringing up for $27,265. That means no leather, no sunroof, no automatic climate control and no upgraded limited-slip differential or brakes. It's powered by Volkswagen's 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four making 220 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. Editor-in-chief Greg Migliore: The GTI is one of the best values for an enthusiast. It really is. For $27,265, including destination, this VW hatch gives you sharp design, a strong turbo four and an excellent six-speed manual. It's everything you need. I enjoyed batting around town, whipping through the gears, keeping the revs high and cornering with plenty of speed. It's simply engagement, but it's a feel you don't find in many cars these days. Everything is either over-sanitized or 'roided up. There's not much middle ground for enthusiasts. The GTI fills it nicely. The car is accessible to nearly everyone. Even if you're loaded, you should consider this humble VW hatch for its dynamics. Just get a few more options. 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI | Car News