We tested the new VW Golf R 8.5—and in stock form, it’s a letdown. Sluggish throttle, dull steering, and a feel that’s way too soft for something wearing the R badge. But under the surface? Potential.

This Volkswagen Golf R is said to have around 430 horsepower on tap and was set loose on Germany's no-speed-limit Autobahn recently ...

Volkswagen Golf R is arguably the biggest beneficiary of the eighth-generation Golf refresh. It doesn't just get updated ...

At this moment in time, I can’t think of a quicker car for the task at hand than the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R. We’re on an ...

A good place to drift the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is exiting the Jefferson Circuit’s esses at Summit Point Raceway Park in West Virginia. There’s enough space after the track’s initial right ...

Ditching the stick isn't the only change for the 2025 model year. Like its front-drive GTI sibling, the all-wheel-drive Golf R receives some facial reconstruction. Redesigned headlights swivel ...

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 ...

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 ...

Auto123 gets in a first drive of the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R. Reston, VA — Volkswagen is giving a mid-cycle refresh to the two Golf variants it still offers. The. The current ...

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 ...

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.