Built as a numbered run of 333 vehicles, the rarest and most powerful R model in the VW Golf Mk8 Golf line-up might sound worthy of not being modified – but where’s the fun in that?

Turns out a frozen lake and studded tires is all you need to have fun in the new Golf R—now more powerful than any other sporty production Volkswagen hot hatch ever.

The Volkswagen Golf R entered the automotive scene back in 2002 and quickly became a staple of the segment. More than 20 years later, the Golf R remains a top competitor in the hot hatch field.

The $47,100 Golf R has an upgraded engine that now produces ... 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 328 hp (245 kW / 333 PS). They’re paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission ...

The Volkswagen Golf R has become the everyday hot hatch icon of our times. In a new car market where lease and PCP dominate, its mix of value for monthly expenditure and extreme real-world ...

Claimed 0-60 mph time has improved to 4.6 seconds for the hatch. With the available Performance Pack, the 2025 Golf R can hit a top speed of 167 mph, which matches the available top speed of the ...

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The automaker released pricing figures for the 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R, both of which see increases compared with their 2024 counterparts. The former now starts at $33,670, with the latter ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is the definition of a hot hatch, and both the VW CEO and Golf R's lead engineer took to the track to prove its mettle. A CEO who uses their company’s product is an ...

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2015 Golf R is $ ...

The latest Golf R is now uprated to 328 hp and gets a 12.9-inch touchscreen display, but only Europe has the option of a wagon body America’s 2025 VW Golf GTI Misses Out On 262-HP Euro Engine ...