Off the line, even the mighty Type R struggles to keep up. Choose your perfect car Search our deals When the road starts to twist, the Golf GTI remains a confidence-inspiring companion.

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

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 ...

Volkswagen has announced pricing for the 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R. The GTI starts at $32,445 and features revised styling inside and out. The $47,100 Golf R has an upgraded engine that now ...

That said, the Golf line lacks the styling appeal of some competitors. However, driving one and experiencing its refinement and versatility might be enough to sway some compact SUV–minded shoppers.

VW CEO Thomas Schafer faced off against VW R lead engineer Jonas Thielebein. The CEO drove a Golf R Black Edition ... giving it an edge in both straight-line sprints and corners.

If you're undecided between the Volkswagen Golf R and the BMW M135, bear in mind that straight-line performance favors the larger automaker's hatchback ...

Earlier this month I said the Instinct 3 completed Garmin’s OLED screen project, but the tech has further seeped into the Approach golf line-up. They join the 2023 Approach S70 among Garmin’s ...

The Hawk would straighten a wire coat hanger and slip it under his golf grips when he trained to help him avoid dreaded hooks and mass market iterations would follow. The Align line, bolstered by ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R are priced at $36,495 and $50,995 respectively in Canada The Golf R gets a 13-horsepower bump over last year, making it the most powerful Golf ever But only ...

The USGA and The R&A are introducing new regulations aimed at reducing the distance a golf ball can travel. See the rule, ...