You can’t improve on some classics

The Mark 1 Golf GTi was the absolute pinacle of the 80’s hot-hatch. Gorgeous to look at with those distinctive square corners and boxy shape… I absolutely loved it (and yet never got the chance to own one). The modern day Golf just doesn’t compare to the original; it may be much quicker, but it’s also much larger and nowhere near as pretty.

Fans of the original Golf GTi are in for a treat after Volkswagen announced a new version of the seminal hot hatch – in South Africa. The Volkswagen Citi Golf R-Line has the boxy, retro looks of the Mk1 Golf GTi, but has been brought up-to-date to make it easier to live with.

If only they still made them here in the UK (although being RHD an import might not be impossible)?

VW’s iconic hot hatch reborn (autortrader.co.uk)