Volkswagen Golf R is a feat of modern engineering, but there are still some downsides you should think twice about.

new wheel designs, an updated infotainment system and no more manual transmission. As a consolation prize for enthusiasts, though, VW found another 13 horsepower in the Golf R’s turbocharged 2.0 ...

It’s the most powerful Golf R to date. The new Golf debuted in January ... As confirmed by VW: "The manual transmission will not be available after MY2024 for Golf GTI and Golf R." ...

The updated Golf ... that a manual transmission would be available for the Golf R in the U.S., so we only expect a return of the seven-speed automatic dual-clutch DSG transmission. All new models ...

and a new 19-inch wheel design. The 2024 model year will be the final trip around the sun of manual-transmission production for Golf R. The wick on this turbocharged 2.0L four-banger has been ...

including the new GTI Clubsport. Scan the specs and you’ll notice that they are near-identical to those of the Mk8 Golf R 20 Years, and that’s no coincidence. The Mk8.5 R has lifted numerous ...

The Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R has been ... given the new car is better than ever, there seems no reason its success will diminish in the future. Along with the death of the six-speed manual, the ...

Enthusiasts will lament that the only gearbox option is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, but a manual wouldn't really suit the way to Golf R goes about its business anyway. There are two key ...

Pricing for the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R is out, and unsurprisingly, they're more expensive than they were last ...

Optional highlights include the further developed DCC dynamic chassis control system with the driving profile selector that features a new Race mode. The Golf R with a manual gearbox reaches 100 ...