Hear the distinctive exhaust sound of the VW Golf R Black Edition, showcasing its performance tone and sporty character. This recording captures engine revs, acceleration, and exhaust notes, offering ...

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Volkswagen Australia has confirmed a new optional package for the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R, which will finally make lightweight performance options previously reserved for special editions and overseas ...

Volkswagen is solidifying the Golf R's place as the ultimate hot hatch for 2025. For the coming model year, VW has given the hatch a refresh, but the biggest news isn't the updated styling, though. It ...

A good place to drift the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is exiting the Jefferson Circuit’s esses at Summit Point Raceway Park in West Virginia. There’s enough space after the track’s initial right hander to ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is a feat of modern engineering, but there are still some downsides you should think twice about. The Volkswagen Golf R entered the automotive scene back in 2002 and quickly ...

The Golf R is the old hand, having been part of Volkswagen’s U.S. lineup off and on since 2012. For 2025, it too gets a power bump, from 315 to 328 hp, with no change in torque. Unfortunately, the ...