Golf R review

Both the 2025 Golf GTI and R are ready to rock right out of the box

Volkswagen’s Golf R is less Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and more of a buff Dr. Jekyll—capable, competent, attractive, but not wild or evil

Volkswagen is commemorating the Golf R’s 20th birthday with a limited edition trim for 2023

It pains me to say it but it does feel that the modern DSG gearbox is best suited for the Golf R.

That depends on what you value more: engagement or performance.