Hear the distinctive exhaust sound of the VW Golf R Black Edition, showcasing its performance tone and sporty character. This recording captures engine revs, acceleration, and exhaust notes, offering ...

I have a love-hate relationship with the MK8 Volkswagen Golf R. While the car exceeds the previous MK7's performance by a long margin, all while including a super-rad rear differential that allows it ...

Volkswagen Australia has confirmed a new optional package for the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R, which will finally make lightweight performance options previously reserved for special editions and overseas ...

A good place to drift the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is exiting the Jefferson Circuit’s esses at Summit Point Raceway Park in West Virginia. There’s enough space after the track’s initial right hander to ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is a feat of modern engineering, but there are still some downsides you should think twice about. The Volkswagen Golf R entered the automotive scene back in 2002 and quickly ...

We recently sampled these changes in an unusual but very rad way: Volkswagen tossed us the keys to the Golf R and told us to tear up an ice track in northern Sweden. In these conditions we couldn’t ...

PROS ›› Great performance, fun to drive, practical and stealthy, improved infotainment CONS ›› No beauty, not available in US, steering wheel buttons The GTI’s near-50-year career means it’s still the ...