The Volkswagen Golf GTI is an icon ever since it was introduced in 1977. The original hot-hatch is now on the seventh generation and VW has added some nice upgrades for 2018. The base car is now only sold as a three-door, no longer available with the three-door hatch. The Engine receives a bump to 220hp and the previous performance package that included the Golf R brakes and sport differential is now standard. The GTI comes with an available sunroof, where the Golf R does not and the retro plaid seats. The base GTI starts at just over $30,000 and the top Autobahn is just under $36,000, roughly $2000 cheaper than last year. The VW GTI Autobahn adds 18-inch wheels, sunroof, LED adaptive headlamps and the Fender stereo. Both the base and Autobahn VW Golf GTI come with an 8-inch head unit with android auto and apple car play.