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The VW GTI may be the hot hatch OG, but its got youthful tricks that make the veteran feel as young as ever. If there is one thing that car enthusiasts somewhat agree with universally, it is the ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R defines modern hot-hatch performance, combining impressive power with real-world practicality.

The Golf R is the old hand, having been part of Volkswagen’s U.S. lineup off and on since 2012. For 2025, it too gets a power bump, from 315 to 328 hp, with no change in torque. Unfortunately, the ...