The 2025 VW Golf R is getting a performance bump for 2025, now sending 328 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque through a seven-speed automatic. This hot hatch will not feature a manual transmission. US market ...

Against all odds, hot hatch fans are spoiled for choice right now. What once seemed like a dwindling segment now has compelling, quirky options from Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, and others, each hoping to ...

On the outside, the new Golf R has restyled headlights and taillights, a new grille, and a new front bumper. The badge is illuminated now, too. Opting for the Black Edition will also bring darker trim ...

After a lengthy teaser campaign sprinkled with the usual spy shots, Volkswagen has pulled the wraps off the 2025 Golf R. The hot hatch and sporty wagon have debuted in their facelifted iterations (Mk ...

Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Golf R and Golf R Variant, following a preview earlier this month. They combine added performance with updated styling and new technology. Like the Golf GTI, the ...

Since picking up his first set of MicroMachine toy cars as a toddler, Chris knew he had a passion for automobiles embedded in his soul. It wasn't until he started flipping through car magazines a ...

Having premiered the facelifted Golf lineup last week, including the GTI front-wheel drive hot hatch, Volkswagen has now turned its attention to the upcoming Golf R. The range-topping member of the ...

In recent years, the Volkswagen Golf R has become somewhat of an odd proposition. It’s deservedly renowned for its versatility—a comfortable super tourer among hot hatches one minute, and an apex ...

Volkswagen rolled out the new Golf in January, and ever since they've been dropping performance variants like a striptease for gearheads. The Golf R Mk8.5 is about to hit the streets, and it's packing ...

VW listened to fans and gave the GTI steering wheel buttons again. But the Golf R still doesn't get them, even though it costs $15K more. But the Golf R is special, because its wheel offers a unique ...