

Shane O'Donoghue
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 review: Quick drive
Pros
- Performance Package chassis
- Breadth of talent
- Lovely seats and quality
Cons
- Base Edition 50 not worth it
- No manual gearbox
- Extremely expensive to buy
17 Hours Ago
The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in 5D Convertible, 5D Hatchback and 2D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $28,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $55,790 for the.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (74kW/145Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (92kW/170Nm), 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (85kW/166Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 1999 Golf is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible or Hatchback
Powertrain Type
N/A
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Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible or Hatchback
Powertrain Type
N/A
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The Volkswagen Golf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being GL and the most expensive being GTI.


Shane O'Donoghue
17 Hours Ago
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2025
$38,690
2026
$39,290
2025
$47,990
2026
$48,690
2025
$58,990
2026
$59,890
2025
$70,990
2026
$71,990
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,149 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,511 mm |
| Load Capacity | 538 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Volkswagen Golf Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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1999 Volkswagen Golf
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the undefined that starts from $28,990.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the undefined that starts from $55,790.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the undefined which can tow 1300 kg
See all Volkswagen Golf towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Golf is the undefined which measures 1735mm wide, 4149mm in length and sits 1439mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the undefined which has 110kW of power and 210nm of torque from its 1.8L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the undefined which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf uses Premium Unleaded.
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