2022 Volkswagen Golf Reviews

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R range now has its practicality hero, in the form of the anticipated VW Golf R Wagon. Is the Mk 8 estate worth the extra money being asked for it?

In a market where there aren't many small wagons left, the Golf Wagon Life is a welcome addition. It's the mid-level entry to VW's smallest wagon range and has the sporty vibes of its hatch sibling. It offers a compact alternative to larger wagons like Skoda's Octavia and the Mazda6, while still capturing the practical essence of its larger competitors. But does it offer more than just space?

With such a strong pedigree, how has VW upped the R ante this time around?

The Golf wagon is the ideal anti-SUV, but has Volkswagen done enough to improve the new version?

Shoes don't come any bigger to fill than VW's last Golf. Since its 2012 debut, the Mk7 set lofty standards for refinement, dynamics, efficiency and packaging. It was practically the perfect little hatch, enhancing the series' iconic status. The Mk8 is a redesign that evolves the breed, with improved safety, connectivity and technology. We look at the cheapest grade to see if Golf's still the best.