2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI S - Living With The Base Model MK8.5 Hot Hatch

Today we are FINALLY driving the new MK8.5 VW GTI! It’s been a long time coming, but worth the wait. This hot hatch icon still has the perfect formula, and I had a wonderful week living with it. Here’s our spec: 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI S Base MSRP $34,590 Alpine Silver Metallic $0 Titan Black Interior $0 Destination $1,275 Total MSRP $35,865 Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/topher.brower/?hl=en Think I talk too much? Check out the Winding Road Magazine channel. All the same cars, and no commentary! https://www.youtube.com/c/windingroadmagazine I also collaborate with TheTopher, as substitute Topher! iykyk. #vw #volkswagen #gti