Just like the hatchback market has moved on from the three-door Golf I to the comfortable and refined Golf VII, so too has the hot hatch game. From the first generation Golf GTI, that had a 1.6-liter ...

Volkswagen refreshed the entire eighth generation of the Golf lineup in the summer of 2024, and besides other regular versions, it also upgraded the R Variant, which was the hottest station wagon of ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R: a hot hatchback that outperforms the 1996 Dodge Viper in 0-60 mph sprints.

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On the outside, the new Golf R has restyled headlights and taillights, a new grille, and a new front bumper. The badge is illuminated now, too. Opting for the Black Edition will also bring darker trim ...

Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Golf R and Golf R Variant, following a preview earlier this month. They combine added performance with updated styling and new technology. Like the Golf GTI, the ...

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 ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

The weekend before last, for just a breath or two, I nearly experienced one of the greatest drives of my life. Road & Track hosted a cars and coffee at the Malibu Racquet Club. If you weren’t there, ...

Today, Kirby’s focus has shifted toward following industry news, and he has a sincere passion for one-off and tuned vehicles, car toys (especially LEGO brand,) and anything else even closely related ...

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 ...

HIGHS Inconspicuous hatchback exterior, mighty turbo four, tenacious all-wheel-drive chassis. LOWS Manual transmission option gone for 2025, one expensive Golf, cool wagon version not sold in U.S.