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The 2018 Volkswagen Golf lineup is one big, happy family

The 2018 Golf family receives a number of updates in its mid-cycle refresh, including tweaks to the exterior and additional tech scattered between multiple trims.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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Volkswagen has changes to the entire Golf lineup for the 2018 model year.

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Every model receives updated front and rear fasciae.

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The standard Golf still sports a 170-horsepower I4, and that motor extends to both the SportWagen and Alltrack, as well.

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The base S model (for Golf, SportWagen and Alltrack) now comes with a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system and LED taillights.

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Move up to the SE for any of those three models, and you get standard autonomous emergency braking, keyless access and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

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The top-tier SEL adds adaptive cruise control, an auto-dimming mirror, ambient lighting and dual-zone automatic climate control.

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Optional premium packages include lane departure warning, automatic high beams, parking sensors, LED headlights and a premium audio system.

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The Golf GTI also receives a bump in power, now putting out 220 horsepower no matter the trim.

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The Golf R remains the king of the lineup, with 292 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive.

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The 2018 Golf family goes on sale this fall.

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