T he eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI, which first launched in 2020, has been due for a mid-cycle refresh. VW actually unveiled the refreshed Mk8 GTI, along with the more pow

The GTI starts at $33,670 (all prices include a $1,225 destination charge), and the Golf R’s base price is $48,325.

Volkswagen has just announced pricing for the sporty Golf models going on sale in the United States for 2025 — and yes, they're more expensive than before. That’s particularly true of the all-wheel-drive Golf R, which can now crest the $50,000 barrier with options.