Fifty years is enough to change a lot of things, but that doesn’t apply to Volkswagen’s iconic hot hatch, the Golf GTI. As the model celebrates its 50th birthday in 2026, it still represents what a hot hatch should be today. Moreover, to celebrate this memorable moment, Volkswagen has unveiled a special edition called the GTI Edition 50. While it’s not the first time we have seen a special-edition Golf GTI, the Edition 50 is on a mission to become the fastest version ever.
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