Photos: Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI

08/08/2008 17:54. “Derek Fung on 08 August 2008 Nissan's GT-R has always offered a Porsche beating performance for less but now, with its Australian release confirmed for” // CNET.com.au

07/08/2008 18:31. Since the first generation debuted some 34 years ago as a replacement for the original "people's car", the Beetle, the Golf has been a handsome, if somewhat understated in nature, hatch. Even after five generations of evolution this rule has yet to be broken, even in GT Sport trim. In many ways it's a de-pimped version of the GTI hero model; although both ride on lowered suspension and have 17-inch alloy wheels, the GT Sport's rims look decidedly less sporty. They also both have full-height black-out grilles, but the GT Sport's version is less shiny and does without the GTI's red border.

Our review car was a supremely comfortable on-road habitat. For that we can thank the optional AU$2,990 "macchiato" leather interior. Opting for the "macchiato" colour alleviates the car of its standard... // CNET.com.au