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...

The Mk8 Golf R is the most powerful new Golf ever sold in the U.S. Better hold on tight. Oh, it also has customizable 4MOTION® all-wheel-drive, so, you can adjust it to your driving needs (and wants). This high-performance hatch gives new meaning to the word “joyride”.

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 ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Here is a car that has always done the regular Volkswagen Golf things – decent practicality, easy to live with and pleasant enough to drive civilly in – yet with the performance of a proper...

Mar 12, 2025 · Beyond the power bump, the 2025 Golf R gets a restyled bumper and headlights, with a backlit VW badge front and center. Spindly 19-inch wheels are 20 percent lighter than before.

Oct 15, 2024 · Review the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R with 333 PS, a 270 km/h top speed, advanced tech, and a sleek new design. An excellent balance of power and practicality.

Jun 25, 2024 · Following on from the new regular Mk8.5 Golf and the new Golf GTI, the hottest VW hatch is now here and it’s nearly 20 horsepower hotter. That takes the R’s 2.0-litre four-pot direct injection...

Jul 4, 2024 · Volkswagen R is presenting its most powerful Golf models this month: the new Golf R and the new Golf R Variant. In addition to outstanding performance, the new Golf R models also impress visually: one highlight is the new 19-inch Warmenau forged wheel available as an option.

Jun 25, 2024 · Volkswagen revealed the updated version of the Golf R, which benefits from numerous upgrades. The turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four now makes 328 horsepower, or 13 horsepower more than before....

Mar 28, 2025 · $81,582 VW Golf R 333 Sells Out in Just 8 Minutes $81,582 VW Golf R 333 Sells Out in Just 8 Minutes. By Nico DeMattia. Posted on Jun 5, 2023.