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.

After a day driving both on public roads and at the track, it's clear you really shouldn't sleep on the facelifted VW GTI and Golf R.

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R is the last Golf to have a manual transmission in North America. Volkswagen of America The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R has rear seats that fold for more cargo space.

While the Golf GTI and Golf R will live on, the 2024 model year marks enthusiasts’ last chance to get the legendary hot hatches with three pedals.

The 2025 VW Golf R is getting a little update with one of the things enthusiasts like most: more power. It’s not a lot more power, but more power is still more power. It also is getting some ...

Volkswagen is discontinuing manual transmissions for the GTI and Golf R, despite a notable spike in demand from U.S. enthusiasts.

UPDATE 6/11/24: As the Golf R's debut nears, Volkswagen has revealed that the refreshed hot hatch will produce 329 horsepower. This represents a 14-hp increase over the outgoing Golf R.

Yep, in 2022 Volkswagen decided to celebrate two decades since it launched its first ever R-badged car. The Golf was the obvious recipient for the resulting special edition, not least because that ...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R will no longer be offered with a manual transmission after the 2024 model year. The 2024 GTI 380 is a special package that all manual GTIs will be fitted with ...

It's the end of an era: the VW Golf GTI and Golf R models will finally lose their manual transmissions in 2024, Volkswagen confirmed.

We are not out to declare a winner in this on-paper sibling rivalry, but to help you understand how Volkswagen split its GTI ...