2025 Volkswagen Golf R Marks Global Debut with a New Black Edition and More Power

Volkswagen (VW) has finally introduced the new Golf R and Golf R Estate after teasing the models several times. The high-performance R comes after the Clubsport, which made its debut a month ago, and the standard Golf and Golf GTI models. The eighth-gen Golf, which underwent major upgrades this year, serves as the foundation for the new R versions. Among other improvements, the R includes a fresh Black Edition package, greater power, and tweaked styling. Unfortunately, a manual gearbox is not available. Here's all you need to know about the design, specs, and features of the 2025 Golf R. 

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2025 Volkswagen Golf R: Styling Cues

Redesigned bumpers, new headlights, and a light-up VW emblem draw attention to the 2025 Golf R's new front-end aesthetic. New 19-inch wheels, which VW names "Warmenau" after the town where its R division is situated, are supposed to reduce unsprung weight, and the taillights have also been updated. VW has announced that the Black Edition package, which includes darkened emblems, black brake callipers, black exhaust tips, and black wheels, will be available in the United States.

2025 Volkswagen Golf R: Powertrain Options

On the mechanical front, a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine produces 323.5bhp of maximum power and 420Nm of peak torque. That represents a 13bhp power bump, putting the vehicle on par with the Golf R 333 Limited Edition's output. The mill is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a 4MOTION all-wheel drive system featuring torque vectoring technology. This allows the cars to speed up from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.6 seconds. When outfitted with the Performance package, they may reach top speeds of up to 270km/h.

2025 Volkswagen Golf R: Features

A new 12.9-inch infotainment system is visible in the redesigned cockpit. In addition to having improved graphics, the display is bigger and features a new menu layout. Along with updates, the 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster now includes additional features like a GPS lap timer and a G-meter for cars with the Performance Pack. Besides that, a new voice assistant and ChatGPT will be available to users, and the HVAC system has been enhanced.

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2025 Volkswagen Golf R: Price

Pre-sales of Volkswagen's most recent Golf R model will begin on July 3 in Germany. The hot hatch model's starting price is USD 57,670 (or Rs 48.20 lakh) while the sporty station wagon body type costs USD 59,030 (around Rs 49.33 lakh). Coming to the Golf R Black Edition, the model will cost USD 62,650 (about Rs 52.36 lakh). The 2025 VW Golf R will be available in the United States as a hot hatch. Meanwhile, pricing and specifications for the UK market will be revealed soon.