Like all Golf 8.5s, the new R will feature slightly slimmer and more angular LED headlights together with a slightly redesigned lower bumper. In the case of the new R, its bumper opening is now ...

VW’s updated Golf R driven► Hatch and estate versions tested► Still one of the ultimate daily driver cars? The VW Golf R is back, freshly tweaked as part of VW’s efforts to facelift and update its ...

The Honda Civic Type R and Volkswagen Golf R have been some of the world's most respected hot hatches over the years. They are fast, practical, reasonably affordable, very well-equipped ...

Three years ago, when the eighth generation was still new, the Volkswagen Golf R came in for its fair share of criticism. After the well-loved seventh-gen R, we were less than impressed with the ...

So before buying a Golf Mk8 of your own, check out some of those ... the 296bhp GTi Clubsport and the 315bhp Golf R. In April 2021 the 201bhp Golf eHybrid went on sale, powered by a 1.4 TSI ...

This with the Mk8.5 Golf GTI and Golf R models still waiting to be confirmed. Related: Review: Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line As a reminder, the 1.4TSI sited below the bonnet of this Golf ...

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.

Welcome to “I Tried It,” a GOLF.com series where we write about golf items — apparel, gear, accessories, etc. — that we’ve recently taken out for a spin. We’re here to give our honest ...

The latest Golf R isn’t night-and-day better than the pre-facelift car, so if you own a Mk7 or Mk8, it ain’t worth the upgrade. If you’re moving across from a different brand then it’s ...

Verdict – is the Volkswagen Golf R a good car? The Volkswagen Golf was one of the first cars to get a hot hatch variant in the GTI, and the R takes things even further thanks to more power and ...

Inside, the Golf R appears attractive at first glance, but the cracks soon start to show. We don’t like the capacitive touch controls, which are difficult and distracting to operate, and easy to ...