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The Best Cheap Sports Cars for 2025

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VW Golf GTI Clubsport and Golf R in dual test: Who offers more driving pleasure?

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Every Car With a Manual Transmission in 2024

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Mar 26 2024

New VW Golf R (2024) covered drive: The facelift in a pre-test

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Why Volkswagen Golf GTI and R Sales Are Way Down

The numbers look bad now but are likely to improve soon.

By Adrian Padeanu

Sales - Apr 2

Safari-Style Golf R Testing at the Nürburgring Gives Us Hope for VW

Could Volkswagen be testing a rally-ready version of its all-wheel drive hot hatch?

By Brian Silvestro

Spy Shots - Mar 27

The Volkswagen Golf R Is Nearly a $50,000 Car Now

The hottest Golf gets a $1,435 bump in its cheapest form. The 2025 GTI is more expensive, too.

By Christopher Smith

Official - Feb 12

Manual GTI and Golf R Sales Spiked Right Before They Died

With the new Mk8.5 Golf arriving for 2025, Volkswagen killed off its manual hot hatches. That's in spite of clear customer demand.

By Chris Perkins

Sales - Jan 8

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VW Golf GTI Clubsport and Golf R in dual test: Who offers more driving pleasure?

The top wolves are both fast, but perform very differently

By Brian Potter

Comparisons - Oct 19 2024

New VW Golf R (2024) covered drive: The facelift in a pre-test

I've already driven the facelifted top model in camo look. Has it really got better?

By Brian Potter

First Drives - Jun 11 2024

2022 Volkswagen Golf R Review: Just Get A GTI

An extra 74 hp and all-wheel drive can’t make up for the Golf R’s added weight or higher price.

By Brandon Turkus

New Car Reviews - Jun 24 2022

2022 Volkswagen Golf R First Drive Review: The Hot Hatch For Adults

A hot hatchback for the discerning enthusiast.

By Jeff Perez

First Drives - Nov 8 2021

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VW Golf R Surprises Against Cadillac CT4-V, BMW M240i In Drag Races

BMW M240i Faces Audi RS3, AMG A45, Golf R For Tuned Drag Race Glory

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