VW VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 7 FACELIFT R-LINE GTI GTE VARIANT REVIEW REVEAL 2018/2017

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The Volkswagen Golf facelift receives a sharper exterior design with updated LED lighting and more aggressive bumper styling across its R-Line, GTI, and GTE variants. Inside, the key upgrade is the optional 9.2-inch infotainment screen with gesture control, complementing the already sophisticated interior and optional Active Info Display. The R-Line offers a sporty aesthetic, while the GTI boasts enhanced power figures (230hp standard, 245hp for Performance) and supportive sport seats. The GTE plug-in hybrid variant, with 204hp, benefits from an updated e-Golf range exceeding 300km. The reviewer highlights the comfortable and well-appointed seats, the practical interior space in both hatch and variant (estate) forms, and the continued standard-setting quality for the compact segment. While the gesture control might require practice, the overall impression is of a well-integrated, connected, and versatile vehicle that maintains its class leadership despite ongoing brand controversies.