The VW Golf R 8.5 is tested on both road and track to see whether it still deserves its reputation as one of the strongest hot hatches available. With all wheel drive grip, quick acceleration, sharper ...

Thanks to Mat Wattson, we have the first comparison between the new Golf GTI with the Performance Pack and the equally new Golf R for 2017. It's a one-man-show video from the launch event, but the ...

In this video, we take the VW Golf R Mk8.5 Variant onto the unrestricted German Autobahn to experience its acceleration, top ...

You're about to watch the first real-life acceleration test with the all-new Golf R. The 2022 hot hatch shows some pretty impressive sprints from 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) and past that to 124 mph (200 ...

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R offers an impressive performance pedigree. Its 2.0-liter turbo four makes 315 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque when paired to its 6-speed manual transmission. That ...

In recent years, the Volkswagen Golf R has become somewhat of an odd proposition. It’s deservedly renowned for its versatility—a comfortable super tourer among hot hatches one minute, and an apex ...

Since 1998, Steve has been evaluating every new vehicle that comes to market – from Mitsubishi to McLaren. As the station’s Automotive Editor, Drive Time with Steve Hammes began as a weekly newscast ...

A 900 WHP VW Golf 7 R with a Precision PT6466 turbo and DQ500 transmission sets incredible Dragy times — 60–130 mph in 3.87s — redefining what the EA888 can achieve. Dragy Motorsports has unveiled ...