When we look at the Golf Mk5 even a new, years after launch, the basics are still worthy of mention - electro-mechanical steering and suspension revisions that would seem alien, and revolutionary to the mk4 owner, with further development in refinement and comfort. With the previous generation Golf model we were used to having equal looking cars with equal outputs that constantly fuelled the diesel verses petrol debate. Now, with the fifth model we must understand that Volkswagen has given the crown to the GTI; it will remain the head of the performance category as far as Golf enthusiasts are concerned for some time to come. ...