Adam and I went on a drive in his 400 horsepower MK7 Golf R! Equipped with a dsg transmission and stage 2 modifications and tune, this grandma-looking hot hatch is a monster dubbed the Supercar Slayer ...

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R arrived at a moment when hot hatches were supposed to be fading, yet it doubled down on the very ...

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 ...

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.

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R offers an impressive performance pedigree. Its 2.0-liter turbo four makes 315 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque when paired to its 6-speed manual transmission. That ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

The 2025 VW Golf R is getting a performance bump for 2025, now sending 328 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque through a seven-speed automatic. This hot hatch will not feature a manual transmission. US market ...

Volkswagen is no stranger to special edition Golf Rs as we’ve seen multiple versions over the past few years. The Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition arrived in 2022, while the Golf R 333 followed in 2023 ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

The Golf R has represented the peak of Volkswagen performance for decades, building on the already-capable GTI with more powerful engines and AWD. This latest generation, introduced for 2022, drives ...