The Golf is now in its eighth generation, with the 2025 model acting as a facelifted version internally known as the Mk8.5.

The Volkswagen Golf R entered the automotive scene back in 2002 and quickly became a staple of the segment. More than 20 years later, the Golf R remains a top competitor in the hot hatch field.

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