A First Look at the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R: Ultimate Performance Hatchback

For five decades, the Golf has been at the forefront of the motoring world, and this achievement is set to continue with the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R thanks to its perfect blend of style, performance, and practicality. We introduce you to the ultimate performance hatchback.

Basics About the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R

VW celebrates 50 years of the Golf by bringing us the most powerful model ever produced. The 2025 Golf R is fitted with a re-tuned 2.0-liter turbo engine that produces 328 horsepower, exceeding the 2024 model’s output by 13 ponies.

Although a manual transmission is no longer an option, the seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic that comes as standard is excellent, delivering smooth, responsive shifting with every gear change.

New Features

Refreshed Design

For 2025, the Golf R retains the sporty body that drivers love but introduces small changes to give it a modern edge. The new front fascia boasts a redesigned bumper, an illuminated VW badge, refreshed headlights, and a new light bar. VW also upgrades the 19-inch wheels to enhance handling and performance, constructing them from a lighter forged alloy, which makes all four wheels 20% lighter than before.

Elevated Luxury

A makeover sees the Golf R’s interior become more comfortable and luxurious than ever before. The cabin is beautifully lined in Nappa leather, and a sleek sunroof lets in plenty of natural light and fresh air when opened. Drivers can configure the cockpit to their liking with their heated and ventilated 12-way power-adjustable seat. Rear passengers can also call up instant warmth with their heated seats.

VW has also upgraded the infotainment system for 2025, introducing a 12.9-inch freestanding touchscreen with satellite radio, integrated navigation, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. App-Connect allows you to wirelessly connect your smart device to access your favorite apps and stream your personal playlist through the premium Harman Kardon sound system.

Black Edition Trim

New for 2025 is the Black Edition, a sportier and more athletic-looking Golf R with gloss black wheels, black brake calipers, black badging, and black quad exhaust tips. Drivers can also imprint their own personality onto the Black Edition by adorning the body in one of three bold colors: Lapiz Blue Metallic, Pure White, or Mythos Black Metallic.

IQ.DRIVE

Whether you opt for the Golf R or the Black Edition, you’ll have VW’s IQ.DRIVE suite of assistive technologies to enhance every drive. In addition to retaining blind-spot monitoring, rear-traffic alert, travel assist, and all the other standard features of the 2024 package, IQ.DRIVE now provides parking assistance with its Park Assist Plus feature.

With its enhanced power, revamped design, and refreshed interior, the new Golf R is set to retain its place in the hearts of drivers everywhere. Stop by Tom Bush Volkswagen in Jacksonville, FL, today and check out the ultimate performance hatchback for yourself.

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