Inconspicuous hatchback exterior, mighty turbo four, tenacious all-wheel-drive chassis. A high-performance unicorn crafted from VW's mass-market mule, the Golf R delivers the goods—for a...

Apr 1, 2025 · About that power: Volkswagen estimates a 4.8-second 0–60-mph time for the Golf R Variant wagon, 0.2 second slower than the Golf R hatchback. The wagon’s roughly 160-pound-heavier curb weight ...

Jun 13, 2024 · Volkswagen presented an updated Golf range earlier this year, but the high-performance Golf R variant is yet to debut. It's set to be revealed shortly and will start sales together with the...

6 days ago · The Golf R gets a 13-hp increase for its turbo-four and now produces 328 horsepower; it starts at $48,325, and the Black Edition costs $1315 extra. The seven-speed dual-clutch automatic ...

Jun 11, 2024 · With the mid-cycle update, the Golf R relies on an uprated turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine massaged for slightly more power. The four-cylinder TSI unit now produces an additional 14...

Dec 8, 2024 · VW doesn’t offer the GTI as an estate, but its fancier R brother has been available as a wagon in Europe since 2015. And it’s back for 2025 as part of the facelifted Mk8.5 Golf lineup that...

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The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is a sophisticated and functional performance hatchback. It’s based on the sensible Golf, but with a potent turbocharged powertrain and a road-gripping all-wheel-drive (AWD) chassis.

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