The track-focused variant not only has an extra 35 hp but also additional torque, at 295 lb-ft or 22 lb-ft more than the standard GTI. It too is offered only with the seven-speed DSG and front-wheel ...

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The Golf that seems to do everything yet is bought by very few - time to try the R wagon in its updated format ...

As far as new hot hatches go, the 2014 Volkswagen Golf ... in 6.5 seconds, which is quick but it doesn’t really do the actual excitement felt in the car any justice. We have no doubt the DSG ...

GTI makes 242 hp instead of last year’s 241 hp but R gets a 13 hp boost; both are available solely with a DSG transmission ...

VW has revealed power and trim details for its 2025 Golf GTI and R lineup. Both cars are DSG-only; GTI gets a 1 hp bump to 242 hp, R makes 13 hp more for 328 hp. A new 12.9-inch touchscreen is ...

Volkswagen has unveiled details about its 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R models for the U.S., featuring powertrain tweaks, updated ...

While this may disappoint some purists, the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG) promises lightning-fast shifts and improved efficiency. Visually, the 2025 Golf GTI sports subtle but ...

All North-American 2025 Golf GTI and Rs will only be mated to the same seven-speed dual-clutch (DSG) automatic transmission ...

Following European debuts earlier in the year, both the 2025 Golf GTI and R models will come exclusively with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, marking the end of the six-speed ...