The Golf R stormed into 2022 with a 315 horsepower ... It’s sharp as a tack like this and would be a demon at an autocross or track day, but is a bit harsh on a bumpy road.

curvy B-road or even a day of fun at the racetrack or autocross. And while the GTI is wholly capable, the Golf R is just the sharper and more aggressive tool in the shed. Acceleration 0-60 MPH ...

and maybe some more noticeable upgrades like a set of even stickier tires if you're looking to be a weekend autocross warrior. The Golf R's interior is nearly identical to that of the GTI.

Hemlock, hickory, beech, maple, and red oak all clamor for attention while lining the sinuous roadway in southeastern Ohio's Hocking Hills, marking nature's autocross ... Golf R was the something ...

“The new Golf GTI Edition 50 is a statement with which Volkswagen expresses the pure GTI idea – the combination of superior drive power and highly precise chassis with front-wheel drive – more ...

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.

A high-output version of VW's 2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder replaced the bigger, heavier engine, and thus, the Golf R was born. For model year 2025, the base Golf R is now $47,100, at least ...

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 ...

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 ...

This year, the hot hatch segment is being given a much-deserved shot in the arm with the release of the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R and Golf R Black Edition. Both models are extremely powerful ...

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.

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 ...