The Volkswagen Golf R is a high-performance variant of the Volkswagen Golf hatchback. The GTI (Grand Touring Injection) trim is the highest performance version of the Golf, and the R is the highest performance version of the GTI. The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is the latest generation of the Golf R, and it is one of the most anticipated new cars of the year.
The 2025 Golf R is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. This is a significant increase over the previous generation Golf R, which produced 292 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The 2025 Golf R also features a new all-wheel-drive system that is designed to improve handling and performance.