The Honda Civic Type R nameplate carries plenty of clout, but the Volkswagen Golf R’s AWD system could put the Japanese hatchback on the defensive. Hot hatches aren’t exactly a dime a dozen, and the ...

Two hot hatches remain: The 2026 Toyota GR Corolla and Volkswagen Golf R are the last AWD performance hatchbacks in the U.S. market, each offering unique driving experiences. Performance trade-offs: ...

Marouane Bembli, a prolific car reviewer and automotive virtual artist better known as TheSketchMonkey on social media, is keen on unofficially bringing to CGI life a mid-engine Volkswagen Golf R.

Ever wonder what is the difference between a VW Golf R and a Cupra Leon 300 in a drag race? But what about a braking test from 70 mph (112 km/h)? Both questions, and a few in between, are answered in ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R entered their eighth generation in 2020, and while the core of these vehicles hasn't changed, there are some significant updates for the new model year. These ...

No changes for the 2026 model year 241-horsepower GTI priced from $35,865 (all prices include $1,275 destination charge) 328-hp Golf R starts at $50,730 The Volkswagen GTI is an untouchable blend of ...

With the recent news of the end of the manual transmission for the GTI and Golf R, the writing is on the wall for one of the all-time-greatest performance cars, in this configuration anyway. They'll ...

Hot hatches aren’t exactly a dime a dozen, and the competition is a heated one, but the Volkswagen Golf R manages to stand out as one of the best in the business. The German model combines all the ...