Volkswagen is discontinuing manual transmissions for the GTI and Golf R, despite a notable spike in demand from U.S. enthusiasts. The manual-loving minority movement has lost yet another battle.
Earlier this year, Volkswagen shocked enthusiasts with the announcement that the 2024 Golf GTI will be the last model to have a manual transmission. The beloved hatchback, a mainstay for over 50 years ...
autoevolution: Volkswagen Rolls Out 2024 Golf GTI 380, a Swan Song for the Manual Transmission
Volkswagen is saying goodbye to the manual transmission with a special edition. It is the Golf GTI 380, which brings along an exclusive package. It is a North America-only affair. The three-pedal ...
Volkswagen Rolls Out 2024 Golf GTI 380, a Swan Song for the Manual Transmission
Jalopnik: Volkswagen GTI, Golf R And Golf May Lose Manual Transmission Option To European Emissions Laws: Report
Volkswagen GTI, Golf R And Golf May Lose Manual Transmission Option To European Emissions Laws: Report
Motor Trend: We Drove the Last VW Golf GTI With a Manual Transmission. We Don’t Want It to Go Away.
We Drove the Last VW Golf GTI With a Manual Transmission. We Don’t Want It to Go Away.
For nearly fifty years, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the benchmark for affordable, practical, fun cars. It may not be the most powerful, the best-handling, or the prettiest, but it's always been ...
If you want a stick shift in the 2025 VW GTI, you are out of luck because Volkswagen discontinued the manual transmission for this year, leaving just the seven-speed dual clutch automatic. So, is what ...