Volkswagen Golf R is a feat of modern engineering, but there are still some downsides you should think twice about.

Here's what to expect when the updated 2025 VW Golf R hatchback goes on sale early next year. A person can have a lot of fun answering the prompt of: "What is the world's fastest Volkswagen?" You can be clever and argue it's the brand-new Bugatti Tourbillon V-16 hypercar,

VW's hot-hatch halo car loses its manual transmission, a move that makes the 2025 Golf R cost $1720 more than the 2024 model.

Volkswagen has announced pricing for the 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R. The GTI starts at $32,445 and features revised styling inside and out. The $47,100 Golf R has an upgraded engine that now produces 328 hp.