The 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a celebrated entry in the hot hatch segment, striking an appealing balance between everyday usability and performance-car excitement. At its core, the GTI pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder engine with an available 6-speed automatic transmission that features both Tiptronic® manual shifting and Sport modes, giving drivers flexibility between relaxed cruising and more spirited driving. This transmission serves as an excellent complement to the engines character, offering smooth shifts in everyday traffic and quicker, sharper responses when pushed harder.