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Spy photos See if you can spot what's different on the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R

See if you can spot what's different on the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R

The hot hatch was sharing the track with the Golf R estate.
By Brian Potter 15 November 2023
01:24 Official Volkswagen held special delivery event for its most expensive Golf ever

Volkswagen held special delivery event for its most expensive Golf ever

The Golf R 333 retailed for the equivalent of £66,400. Yes, for a Golf!
By Brian Potter 08 November 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning Lifted 2023 Volkswagen Golf R is a pricey all-terrain hot hatch

Lifted 2023 Volkswagen Golf R is a pricey all-terrain hot hatch

The modern-day Golf Country takes up to nine months to develop.
By Brian Potter 19 June 2023
Pricing Gone in 480 seconds: VW Golf R 333 sells out in eight minutes despite huge price

Gone in 480 seconds: VW Golf R 333 sells out in eight minutes despite huge price

At €76,410, it was more expensive than an Audi RS3.
By Brian Potter 05 June 2023
Official Volkswagen Golf R 333 limited edition revealed: Yes, 333 cars with 333 PS

Volkswagen Golf R 333 limited edition revealed: Yes, 333 cars with 333 PS

The shockingly expensive hot hatch was revealed at 3:33 PM (German time).
By Brian Potter 31 May 2023
00:27 Teasers Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition teased ahead of 31 May debut

Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition teased ahead of 31 May debut

It'll likely be just as potent as the 2022 20 Years Edition.
By Brian Potter 03 May 2023
Rumours Next VW Golf R could be an AWD electric hot hatch with dual motors

Next VW Golf R could be an AWD electric hot hatch with dual motors

Volkswagen has already said all R models will be electric by 2030.
By Brian Potter 28 February 2023
17:42 Races and Chases UK: BMW M240i faces Audi RS3, AMG A45, Golf R for tuned drag race glory

UK: BMW M240i faces Audi RS3, AMG A45, Golf R for tuned drag race glory

Watch these tuned German performance machines have a go on the tarmac at full power.
By Brian Potter 20 February 2023
Races and Chases VW Golf 8 R drag races Tiguan R in family TSI feud

VW Golf 8 R drag races Tiguan R in family TSI feud

Both cars have the same engine and transmission.
By Brian Potter 16 February 2023
14:07 Races and Chases UK: Can Honda Civic Type R FL5 win against AWD hot hatches in drag race?

UK: Can Honda Civic Type R FL5 win against AWD hot hatches in drag race?

As the only FWD hot hatchback with a manual gearbox in this contest, the FL5 is at a huge disadvantage.
By Brian Potter 23 January 2023
Races and Chases UK: VW Golf R drag race is a clash of three generations

UK: VW Golf R drag race is a clash of three generations

All three cars are modified.
By Brian Potter 19 January 2023
02:46 Races and Chases Mustang fights AWD onslaught in drag race against RS3, M240i, Golf R

Mustang fights AWD onslaught in drag race against RS3, M240i, Golf R

The Ford needs more than its high-powered 5.0-litre V8 to win this battle.
By Anthony Alaniz 15 January 2023
Races and Chases BMW M440d races VW Golf R to prove diesel is not dead yet

BMW M440d races VW Golf R to prove diesel is not dead yet

You can always trust an inline-six diesel.
By Brian Potter 06 December 2022
Police New VW Golf R driver doing 174 mph pulled over by police

New VW Golf R driver doing 174 mph pulled over by police

He was doing more than 100 mph over the speed limit.
By Brian Potter 07 November 2022
08:15 Races and Chases Nissan Z versus VW Golf R drag race sees a landslide winner

Nissan Z versus VW Golf R drag race sees a landslide winner

One of these cars won by a sizeable margin in both standing and rolling starts.
By Jacob Oliva 06 November 2022
Spy photos VW Golf R 20 Years Edition spied testing with front canards

VW Golf R 20 Years Edition spied testing with front canards

Is VW working on a track-focused Golf R?
By Brian Potter 07 October 2022
Records VW Golf R 20 Years Edition now officially the fastest R model on Nurburgring

VW Golf R 20 Years Edition now officially the fastest R model on Nurburgring

It is also the most powerful production Golf in history.
By Brian Potter 25 August 2022
Crashes / Wrecks VW Golf R with crushed roof spotted in traffic as if nothing happened

VW Golf R with crushed roof spotted in traffic as if nothing happened

That won't buff out.
By Brian Potter 18 August 2022
Official VW shows how it made the most powerful Golf ever

VW shows how it made the most powerful Golf ever

The most potent Golf of them all packs nearly 330 bhp.
By Brian Potter 10 August 2022
03:19 Races and Chases VW Golf R with 600-bhp five-cylinder engine sounds like Group B heaven

VW Golf R with 600-bhp five-cylinder engine sounds like Group B heaven

The race car is glorious at the 2022 Alpe del Nevegal Hillclimb.
By Brian Potter 05 August 2022
09:21 Races and Chases UK: BMW M240i faces Civic Type R, Golf R in fierce drag race battle

UK: BMW M240i faces Civic Type R, Golf R in fierce drag race battle

The lighter, less powerful Honda impresses on the track.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2022
Special Editions Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years Edition debuts making 328 bhp

Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years Edition debuts making 328 bhp

It'll launch in mid-2022 and only be available for about a year.
By Brian Potter 25 May 2022
Manufacturing / Production Most VWs lose Blind-Spot Monitor, other safety bits due to chip woes

Most VWs lose Blind-Spot Monitor, other safety bits due to chip woes

The global semiconductor shortage continues to wreak havoc in the automotive industry.
By Brian Potter 28 April 2022
Races and Chases 2022 VW Golf R with 520 bhp hits 202 mph on pitch-black Autobahn

2022 VW Golf R with 520 bhp hits 202 mph on pitch-black Autobahn

Tuner makes hot hatch even hotter by unlocking supercar levels of speed.
By Brian Potter 25 March 2022
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