The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R: a hot hatchback that outperforms the 1996 Dodge Viper in 0-60 mph sprints.

HIGHS Inconspicuous hatchback exterior, mighty turbo four, tenacious all-wheel-drive chassis. LOWS Manual transmission option gone for 2025, one expensive Golf, cool wagon version not sold in U.S.

On the outside, the new Golf R has restyled headlights and taillights, a new grille, and a new front bumper. The badge is illuminated now, too. Opting for the Black Edition will also bring darker trim ...

After a lengthy teaser campaign sprinkled with the usual spy shots, Volkswagen has pulled the wraps off the 2025 Golf R. The hot hatch and sporty wagon have debuted in their facelifted iterations (Mk ...

The VW Golf GTI has earned its place as one of the most iconic hot hatches in history, but even this legend isn’t immune to the electric revolution. Just after Volkswagen announced it’s working on an ...

The updated 2025 VW Golf GTI features ChatGPT The AI is integrated into an upsized 12.9-inch touchscreen that is standard in the U.S. This Golf GTI might be the last iteration with a gas engine ...

Volkswagen used the backdrop of the past weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race to debut a new generation of its limited edition Golf GTI Clubsport. The hardcore hatchback is based on the ...

Volkswagen provided accommodation so Ars could drive the Golf GTI. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. VW has been making hot Golfs for as long as I’ve been on the planet—next year will be the ...

The Golf is one of Volkswagen’s most iconic models, and the name will live on into the brand’s next-generation of vehicles. After the eighth-generation hatchback sees out its lifecycle, it will be ...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Is one of the most storied names in automotive history. Here are 10 stand out versions from the last ...