Volkswagen’s new Golf takes the fight to the competition

A NEW Golf is quite a big deal, don’t you think? As one of the most popular cars around – not to mention a household name – Volkswagen’s much-loved hatchback is often the go-to choice in the segment, which is why an all-new one has quite a lot of expectation levelled towards it.

Now in its eighth generation, the new Golf debuts a fresh face, brand-spankingnew interior and a more efficient range of engines. But, more importantly, is it the all-rounder that previous Golf models have always been?

Let’s take a look