This video presents a detailed POV drive of the VW Golf 7 R, including onboard footage, launch control, and full-throttle ...

When the Mk VII generation debuted, the Golf R became more important than the GTI because it was way faster and still enjoyable to drive. And it seems the gap remains the same for the all-new 2022 ...

The rapid pace of the fresh-faced 2025 Volkswagen Golf R we're driving matches our quickened heart rate, but our left leg and right arm are conspicuously sidelined. Sadly, this is the new normal for ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R received a midcycle refresh that is more impactful than mild. Indeed, VW listened to ...

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 ...

For as long as I'm fortunate enough to do this job, the first step of every review will always be the same, no matter the car: get inside and press every button. This is how people tend to formulate ...

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 ...

If you haven't already heard, it's got that little two-liter four making 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Or you get 280 lb-ft if you do the right thing and order it with manual. It's both the ...

Since 1998, Steve has been evaluating every new vehicle that comes to market – from Mitsubishi to McLaren. As the station’s Automotive Editor, Drive Time with Steve Hammes began as a weekly newscast ...

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 VW Golf R, one of the most capable hot hatches in its segment, served as the perfect base for apprentices from the Volkswagen Group Retail Germany (VGRD), who added a series of visual and ...