Enthusiasts can argue all the livelong day about what was the first hot hatch. Indeed, the concept was explored by several manufacturers at about the same time. Nevertheless, none have been more consistent and genre-defining in their offering than Volkswagen with the Golf GTi, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
JUN 01st 2016
Video: Which Is The Greatest Golf GTI?
In the video above, three iterations of the model are given a walkaround. The seminal Mk1, first on sale in Germany in June 1976, the current Nurburgring-dominating Mk7 Clubsport S (in a similar resplendent white hue), and the ballistic 330bhp Mk7 GTI TCI.
An exciting first glance at some of the finest of the GTI breed and we’re sure to see more in the coming months for the celebration of an iconic, definitive and dynastic hot hatch institution, watch this space for more videos to celebrate the 40th anniversary.
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