It’s not EmKay… it’s Mark. As in Mark 7. I’m referring to the Volkswagen Golf GTI. More specifically, I’m talking about the all-new 2015 Volkswagen GTI. It’s been a fan favorite since the early 80s, and even further back for those that live outside the United States. There’s a reason for that, of course, since this is the car that most consider to be the grandfather of the hot hatch. We’re not fortunate to swim in the massive sea of hatchbacks that our European friends get to enjoy, so for us the be-all end-all of hot hatchdom is the GTI. It’s important then, that the car continue to be improved. Such is the case with the newest jackrabbit. It’s been given more power, lightened up, has greater interior space, and continues to slide further into the realm of the premium automobile… all without rising in price or losing its charm. Plaid seats? Check. Golf ball shifter? Indeed. Fun to drive? You bet your ass it is… [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRWlJeuHYvU[/youtube] [Disclaimer: Volkswagen flew me to San Francisco and put me up in a lovely hotel. I stuffed my fat face with good food and some tasty local beer. Unlike the new GTI, I have yet to see an increase in performance and a decrease in weight.]