The verdict: The redesigned 2022 Volkswagen Golf R hatchback is a refined, entertaining and versatile performance car. Its well-roundedness doesn’t come cheap, however, and some shoppers might ...

Unlike the now-extinct Passat sedan, it lives on, albeit in decidedly brawnier and more performance-minded forms — the GTI and this week’s tester, the Golf R. Both […] Skip to content ...

We are not out to declare a winner in this on-paper sibling rivalry, but to help you understand how Volkswagen split its GTI vs Golf R formula in two. This article explores the similarities and ...

Related: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Review: Practical Performance — for a Price . Redesigned for 2022, the Golf R returns to the U.S. after a short hiatus.

For the Mk7 model Golf R, Volkswagen literally cranked up the boost, releasing a 292-hp Golf R that could finally compete with the likes of the WRX STI. Now, it’s no rally car, but damn if it ...

VW Golf R 8.5 just hit the streets with minor design tweaks and a familiar drivetrain, but the real question is — does it live up to the R legacy on the world’s most demanding track, the Nürburgring?

Overview. The Golf R is the understated and underrated antithesis of its red-hot hatchback rivals such as the Ford Focus RS, Subaru WRX STI, and Honda Civic Type R.Its mixture of performance and ...

First, both the GTI Performance and the R come with a new 7-speed DSG gearbox. Second, the former has 245 PS and 370 Nm of torque, while the latter delivers 310 PS and 400 Nm.

VW’s Golf R Performance Is A Euro-Only Affair. After unexpectedly premiering at the Geneva Motor Show in March, an official ...

The R Performance doesn't come with a press release or anything like that, but we can tell a lot about it just from the video. For example, the 228 kW displayed on the boost menu and the 0 to 100 ...

The new VW Golf R appears to be pretty similar to its predecessor on paper, at least until you start digging a little bit more into its oily bits. The most powerful VW Golf in the range still has ...

What VW’s Performance ‘R’ Brand Has Coming Soon Volkswagen’s Jost Capito opens up about potential go-faster future products. Greg Fink Writer Manufacturer Photographer May 15, 2020 ...