Of course, the R faces competition from the other end of the spectrum, too; you can buy a maxed-out GTI Autobahn for $6,000 ...

With hot hatches increasingly rare, VW's commitment to practical sports cars is admirable. But is a missing manual the only ...

Vehicle tested: 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition Location: Summit Point, West Virginia.

Volkswagen just recently updated the Mk8 Golf GTI and Golf R for its mid-cycle refresh and the 2025 model-year. Originally ...

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 ...

The 2024 VW Golf R that boasts the optional DSG transmission has a curb weight of 3,472 pounds and a power-to-weight ratio of 0.89 horsepower per pound. Upgraded lightweight features for this year ...

Turbocharged power gives the Golf 1.8T plenty of pep. The GTI is a perennially lauded "hot hatch," with the Golf R taking it even further up the performance ladder. Two wagon options add incredible ...

The drop in power for the Golf R is mercifully subtle, by 10bhp to 296bhp, but the news also comes in light of VW’s decision to drop both the manual and three-door variants too, although this ...

Turbocharged power gives the Golf just enough pep. The GTI is perennially lauded in the "hot hatch" segment, with the Golf R taking it even further up the performance ladder. Two wagon options add ...