Volkswagen Golf R News, Rumors, Photos and Opinion - Autoblog

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Mar 1, 2023 Electric

Report: VW electrifying Golf R with potential for big power

The upcoming ID.2 could form the basis for a new Golf R hot hatch

Sep 1, 2022 Official

2023 VW Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition revealed

Just 1,800 will be sold

Joel Stocksdale

Jun 16, 2022 Official

2022 VW GTI and Golf R earn IIHS Top Safety Pick and Pick+

The headlights determined the difference

May 28, 2022 Official

Volkswagen Golf R 20 Year celebrates two decades of R

Gets more power and features, on sale for one year

Jonathon Ramsey

Apr 27, 2022 Review

2022 Volkswagen Golf R Road Test | Still the mature hot hatch

We try out the Golf R with its America-exclusive manual transmission

Jun 2, 2021 First Drive

2022 Volkswagen Golf R First Drive Review | It’s way more fun!

The Mk 8 Golf R is worth its price increase over the GTI

Nov 3, 2020 Official

2022 Volkswagen Golf R breaks cover with 315 horsepower and torque vectoring

It's one of two Golf variants we'll get in America

Oct 30, 2020 Teased

VW releases Golf R teaser showing rear hatch days before full reveal

Here's a look at the new logo on the upcoming Golf R's hatch

Joel Stocksdale

Oct 14, 2020 Teased

Update: 2021 VW Golf R will be revealed next month

Past reports suggest it could have some serious power

Joel Stocksdale

Aug 20, 2020 Spy Shots

VW Golf R Wagon looks intriguing and unattainable in new spy photos

It may be disguised as an Alltrack, but don't be fooled

Aug 6, 2020 ETC

These are the 40 special-order colors you picked for your 2019 VW Golf Rs

Viper Green was by far the most popular, VW says

Apr 30, 2020 Report

VW Golf R Plus with 394 hp rumored to top Golf performance lineup

Would be production version of the 2014 Golf R 400 concept

Jonathon Ramsey

Feb 11, 2020 Spy Shots

Next-generation VW Golf R spotted undisguised in the snow

The new AWD hot hatch will be one of few variants to come stateside

Jan 31, 2020 Official

VW e-Performance Golf R concept previews R division's future

Hides a version of the ID.R powertrain, likely going racing with ID brand

Jonathon Ramsey

Aug 9, 2019 Podcast

VW Golf R, Ram Power Wagon and Subaru Forester | Autoblog Podcast #591

Plus the BMW M340i, sponges and honey, and a sporty 'Spend My Money'

Plus the BMW M340i, sponges and honey, and a sporty 'Spend My Money'

Aug 7, 2019 Official

VW Golf R to go on hiatus after 2019 model year

It will be back, but it's unclear when

Oct 31, 2018 SEMA

VW Golf R gets the touring car treatment by APR for SEMA

With 536 horsepower, this widebody Golf R is ready for the track

With 536 horsepower, this widebody Golf R is ready for the track.

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