The Volkswagen Golf R entered the automotive scene back in 2002 and quickly became a staple of the segment. More than 20 years later, the Golf R remains a top competitor in the hot hatch field.

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 ...

VERDICT The 315-hp Golf R offers a lot of bang, but not for the buck; it's strayed from the Golf's core tenet of affordability in the quest for exceptional performance. Some cars do a great job of ...

Claimed 0-60 mph time has improved to 4.6 seconds for the hatch. With the available Performance Pack, the 2025 Golf R can hit a top speed of 167 mph, which matches the available top speed of the ...

The seventh-generation VW Golf R is prized among Volkswagen enthusiasts. 2019 is the final year for the gen-seven Golf R. This example also sports a custom paint color from VW's short-lived ...

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.

while its New Millennium Golf R counterpart has evolved from the limited-edition Golf R32 of 2002 to a regular presence in the lineup for buyers who want a little bit extra. Both the 2025 ...

Mechanically, there wasn't really anything wrong with the MK8 Volkswagen GTI and Golf R. In fact, they were both pretty awesome. Redesigning an icon like the MK7 Golf is no easy task, but ...

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R offers an impressive performance pedigree. Its 2.0-liter turbo four makes 315 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque when paired to its 6-speed manual transmission.