Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N, Ford Focus ST and other hot hatches on the price rise: Why 'affordable performance' is now less affordable

Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N, Ford Focus ST and other hot hatches on the price rise: Why 'affordable performance' is now less affordable

11 Jul 2021 by Stephen Ottley

Australia’s favourite hot hatches have sky-rocketed in price in the past five years, with some models now costing more than 25 per cent more than they previously did. ...Read more
2022 Volkswagen Golf R wagon revealed: New Subaru WRX rival sticks the boot in with performance and practicality

2022 Volkswagen Golf R wagon revealed: New Subaru WRX rival sticks the boot in with performance and practicality

7 Jul 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Volkswagen has revealed the new-generation Golf R wagon, which will enter Australian showrooms alongside its hatchback sibling early next year, likely in February Read more
Best hatchbacks arriving in 2021

Best hatchbacks arriving in 2021

25 Jun 2021 by Tung Nguyen

New-vehicle buyers might be flocking in droves to high-riding SUVs, but that doesn't mean the humble hatchback should be ignored. Read more
The best new cars coming to Australia in 2021

The best new cars coming to Australia in 2021

24 Jun 2021 by Justin Hilliard

There's plenty of new and exciting metal set to go on sale in Australia in 2021, a year which is pivotal to the local new-vehicle market's recovery Read more
Why small cars like the Kia Cerato, Hyundai i30, Volkswagen Golf and others have a future - and its electric

Why small cars like the Kia Cerato, Hyundai i30, Volkswagen Golf and others have a future - and its electric

19 Jun 2021 by Stephen Ottley

It's not news that small car sales are in decline. Australians have been buying less and less hatchbacks and small sedans for more than five years. But that doesn't mean the biggest names in the ...Read more
Volkswagen and Skoda delays anticipated as chip shortage hits Golf, Tiguan, Touareg and Kamiq

Volkswagen and Skoda delays anticipated as chip shortage hits Golf, Tiguan, Touareg and Kamiq

16 Jun 2021 by Neil Dowling

Volkswagen has warned of delays for some of its most popular models as the impact of the global semi-conductor shortage continues to hit at production volumes for most car manufacturers.It said it ...Read more
Does Volkswagen's iconic Golf have a future? Why the eighth-generation Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30, and Mazda 3 rival has potential to be the last one

Does Volkswagen's iconic Golf have a future? Why the eighth-generation Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30, and Mazda 3 rival has potential to be the last one

12 Jun 2021 by Tom White

Volkswagen has just launched the eighth generation of its long-running and enormously successful Golf hatchback in Australia, but with its all-electric ID.3 sibling proving popular in Europe, and the ...Read more
2021 Hyundai i30 N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Toyota GR Corolla: Why now is the time to buy a hot hatch before they're replaced by SUVs

2021 Hyundai i30 N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Toyota GR Corolla: Why now is the time to buy a hot hatch before they're replaced by SUVs

30 May 2021 by Stephen Ottley

Take a seat, hot hatch fans, we've got some good news and some bad news to tell you.First, the good news - we're about to enter a golden period for hi-po hatchbacks with the updated Hyundai i30 N and ...Read more
Volkswagen hybrids finally on the way? Why brand says Australian fuel upgrade could accelerate EV plans but labels Victorian taxes 'insanity'

Volkswagen hybrids finally on the way? Why brand says Australian fuel upgrade could accelerate EV plans but labels Victorian taxes 'insanity'

22 May 2021 by Tom White

Volkswagen has expressed excitement about this week’s announcement by the federal government that it intended to upgrade Australia’s remaining two fuel refineries to produce higher ...Read more
Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 and other cars set to get cleaner thanks to Australia's new fuel plans

Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 and other cars set to get cleaner thanks to Australia's new fuel plans

18 May 2021 by Stephen Ottley

Australians will soon have access to a range of cleaner and more efficient cars thanks to a $1.6 billion investment by the Federal Government to upgrade local fuel refineries. Read more
2021 Volkswagen Golf wagon pricing and specs detailed: Subaru Impreza-rivalling estate arrives in July

2021 Volkswagen Golf wagon pricing and specs detailed: Subaru Impreza-rivalling estate arrives in July

25 Mar 2021 by Tung Nguyen

Volkswagen's new Golf wagon will hit local showrooms in July, and will be one of the only small wagons left on offer in Australia after the departure of rivals like the Ford Focus and Renault Megane. ...Read more
2021 Volkswagen Golf pricing and specs detailed: Much-anticipated Hyundai i30 and Toyota Corolla rival takes a hike in price and safety

2021 Volkswagen Golf pricing and specs detailed: Much-anticipated Hyundai i30 and Toyota Corolla rival takes a hike in price and safety

22 Feb 2021 by Tom White

Volkswagen's key Golf 8 hatch will pack a high standard of safety and spec, but also comes with an increase in price. Read more
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI pricing and specs detailed: Hyundai i30 N, Ford Focus ST and Renault Megane RS rival moves upmarket

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI pricing and specs detailed: Hyundai i30 N, Ford Focus ST and Renault Megane RS rival moves upmarket

22 Feb 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Volkswagen Australia has released pricing and specification details for the new-generation Golf GTI hot hatch, which will show itself to be more upmarket than its predecessor when it officially goes ...Read more
Volkswagen Australia's incoming performance R-sault: Go-fast Golf, Tiguan and T-Roc versions to hit showrooms soon

Volkswagen Australia's incoming performance R-sault: Go-fast Golf, Tiguan and T-Roc versions to hit showrooms soon

6 Feb 2021 by Tung Nguyen

From the Hyundai i30 N and Toyota GR Yaris to the Nissan Juke Nismo and Mini Countryman JCW - there hasn't been any shortage of go-fast models in all shapes and sizes hitting Australian showrooms in ...Read more
Why hot hatches like the Ford Focus RS and Renault Clio RS are disappearing - and why the future is electric

Why hot hatches like the Ford Focus RS and Renault Clio RS are disappearing - and why the future is electric

23 Jan 2021 by Stephen Ottley

It's shaping up as a good year for hot hatch fans, with the updated Hyundai i30 N, all-new Hyundai i20 N, Toyota GR Yaris Rallye and Volkswagen Golf GTI all on the way. Read more
2022 Volkswagen Golf R detailed: New cut-price Audi S3 hot hatch outmuscles Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R

2022 Volkswagen Golf R detailed: New cut-price Audi S3 hot hatch outmuscles Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R

4 Nov 2020 by Spencer Leech

Volkswagen has this week revealed its eighth-generation Golf R hot hatch, showcasing a big boost to performance, fresh styling and an array of modern features Read more
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport detailed: Hyundai i30 N-crushing hot hatch lobs with more potent performance

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport detailed: Hyundai i30 N-crushing hot hatch lobs with more potent performance

14 Oct 2020 by Tung Nguyen

Volkswagen has gifted the world with a more hardcore version of the eighth-generation Golf GTI, debuting the new Clubsport that is designed to tame the trickiest racetracks around the world.However, ...Read more
How Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are muscling in on the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N and Ford Focus ST

How Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are muscling in on the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N and Ford Focus ST

9 Oct 2020 by Stephen Ottley

The humble hot hatch is under threat. Read more
New Volkswagen Golf 2021 detailed: Alltrack and R-Line wagon variants revealed, but will they come to Australia?

New Volkswagen Golf 2021 detailed: Alltrack and R-Line wagon variants revealed, but will they come to Australia?

9 Sep 2020 by Tom White

Wagon variants of the Mk 8 Golf will grow in size significantly, but there's question marks over an Australian introduction. Read more
New Toyota Yaris 2021 price shock: Kia Seltos, Mazda 3 and others worth considering for similar money

New Toyota Yaris 2021 price shock: Kia Seltos, Mazda 3 and others worth considering for similar money

19 Aug 2020 by Byron Mathioudakis

The announcement this week that the base version of the all-new Toyota Yaris has jumped a whopping $6740 - from $15,390 to $22,130 before on-road costs - is shocking enough. Read more
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