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|June 25, 2025
Plug-in hybrid VW Golf GTE takes on a hot hatch rival from an unexpected source: Toyota's latest Prius
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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTE VS TOYOTA PRIUS
Can a plug-in hybrid really be a fun option for a true petrolhead?
IS it possible for a plug-in hybrid to be fun? It's a question that any petrolhead with an eye on penny-pinching will be keen to answer. As it turns out, it’s only if your budget is limitless that the answer becomes a resounding yes. The Ferrari 296 and McLaren Artura both emphatically prove that petrol and electric can mix to spectacular effect.
But step down the budgetary ladder and things aren’t so clear - often the extra weight and complexity of PHEVs makes them feel less pure and thrilling than simpler petrol or even fully electric alternatives.
The maker of the famed Golf GTI clearly knows its way around a hot hatchback, so if anyone can make an engaging PHEV, then we'd put our money on Volkswagen having a better stab at it than most. The latest version of the GTE boasts more power than a GTI, a longer range than ever before, while also addressing some of the previous Golf foibles.
And do not adjust your sets - its competitor here really is a Toyota Prius. The latest model has transformed from its predecessor's slightly gawky eco-car shape to something that looks like it’s beamed in from a Japanese Anime. But unlike previous versions, UK buyers get the Prius exclusively with PHEV power. Has that transformed the Toyota into a driver's car, or will VW’s hot hatch know-how shine through?
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