The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R compact hot hatch is the flagship of the Golf lineup and the most powerful production Golf sold in the U.S. It pairs a 328-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a ...

Being mature does not equate to being boring. Just because someone likes the finer things in life doesn’t mean they need to have the personality of wet bread. In the automotive world, the same ...

The 2027 Volkswagen Golf R is a compact hot hatchback and the hardcore, AWD version of the GTI. It has the same turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, ...

In recent years, the Volkswagen Golf R has become somewhat of an odd proposition. It’s deservedly renowned for its versatility—a comfortable super tourer among hot hatches one minute, and an apex ...

Against all odds, hot hatch fans are spoiled for choice right now. What once seemed like a dwindling segment now has compelling, quirky options from Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, and others, each hoping to ...

I've officially reached the stage where I’m a man of a certain age. I’m coming to terms with it, and there are even some benefits, as I’m finding out. I can get a free breakfast on Tuesdays at IHOP, ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is no longer just an all-wheel-drive GTI-plus hot hatch. Volkswagen pushed the R to a new level with the introduction of the torque-vectoring rear differential that arrived ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R entered their eighth generation in 2020, and while the core of these vehicles hasn't changed, there are some significant updates for the new model year. These ...

The VW Golf 7 R delivers performance and precision in this onboard driving review. With launch control, quick acceleration, and a refined exhaust sound, the Golf R showcases a balance between daily ...

A Volkswagen Golf 7 R producing 900 horsepower takes the familiar hot hatch formula into extreme performance territory. The footage focuses on the heavily modified Golf and the scale of its ...

HIGHS Plucky 328-hp turbo four, standard all-wheel-drive, serious performance and thrills. LOWS Manual transmission is forevermore MIA, Euro-Package seats add support but lack ventilation, GTI is ...

Use our comparison tool to look at this model side-by-side with other vehicles or view the full specifications list . No changes for the 2026 model year 241-horsepower GTI priced from $35,865 (all ...