The Driving Purist
The combination of a well-performing powertrain and a compact chassis was practically invented as a proposition by Volkswagen. The first Golf GTI revolutionized the automotive industry by launching the “hot hatch” sub-category, and even if VWs are not that highly rated for reliability, the fact remains that a Golf GTI is both practical and incredibly fun to drive. Just make sure speeding tickets and an inflated insurance premium don’t come busting your budget!