The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is no longer just an all-wheel-drive GTI-plus hot hatch. Volkswagen pushed the R to a new level with the introduction of the torque-vectoring rear differential that arrived ...

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 ...

This video captures a head-to-head moment between the modern Volkswagen Golf 8 R and the classic Volkswagen Golf 2 equipped ...

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 ...

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 ...

Loud exits and raw sound! Watch 700HP BMW M5 CS, 520HP Audi RS3, 480HP Golf 8 R, decatted Mercedes E63S, and a tuned Golf 7 R leave the meet with revs, pops, and aggressive acceleration on real roads.

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Variant has traded Europe’s frozen north for the Nurburgring circuit, where a pair of prototypes were caught on film running several hot laps. Normally, we would have tried ...

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 ...

Can an automobile be considered a “future classic” before it reaches a dealer’s showroom floor? If it’s a “limited-run special edition” Volkswagen Golf R 333 — and the dealer’s in Germany — then ...

HIGHS Inconspicuous hatchback exterior, mighty turbo four, tenacious all-wheel-drive chassis. LOWS Manual transmission option gone for 2025, one expensive Golf, cool wagon version not sold in U.S.