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 ...

After equipping the Golf with four- and six-cylinder powertrains, the thrilling turbocharged I-5 is reportedly on the way.

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PROS ›› Great performance, fun to drive, practical and stealthy, improved infotainment CONS ›› No beauty, not available in US, steering wheel buttons The GTI’s near-50-year career means it’s still the ...

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Remember the six-pot Golf VR6 4MOTION and the Golf VR6 Syncro before it? Said models paved the way for the six-cylinder Golf R32, which Volkswagen then replaced with the four-pot Golf R. Not long now, ...

The GR Corolla and Golf R bring fierce all-wheel-drive hot-hatch performance—but beneath the shared drivetrain lie distinct personalities. The hot-hatch segment isn’t what it used to be. Once a ...

The Toyota GR Corolla’s addition of an automatic transmission places it in direct competition with the long-time hot hatch all-rounder, Volkswagen’s freshly-updated Golf R. Which is best? Rarely in ...