T he eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI, which first launched in 2020, has been due for a mid-cycle refresh. VW actually unveiled the refreshed Mk8 GTI, along with the more pow

The GTI starts at $33,670 (all prices include a $1,225 destination charge), and the Golf R’s base price is $48,325.

Volkswagen of America has just announced pricing information for the US market's refreshed Golf GTI and Golf R. Excluding the $1,225 destination, the hatchbacks start at 32,445 and 47,100 dollars, respectively.

The Golf R is priced at $50,995. It has the same 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine as before, but it’s been calibrated to offer more with a cavalry of 328 hp, an increase of 13 over 2024. Volkswagen makes no mention of torque in this case, so we can only guess that it's the same at 295 lb-ft.

We already knew Volkswagen updated the GTI and Golf R for the 2025 model year.There are minor styling tweaks, a new infotainment system, and more power for the Golf R, what we didn't know yet was how much it would cost—we know now.

Volkswagen is set to launch the Golf GTI in India this year. The hot hatchback will be imported via the CBU route, and as per the latest update from dealer sources, pre-bookings are likely to open this

A Volkswagen updated the GTI and Golf R models for 2025, with both featuring small design changes and more power.

Here's what to expect when the updated 2025 VW Golf R hatchback goes on sale early next year. A person can have a lot of fun answering the prompt of: "What is the world's fastest Volkswagen?" You can be clever and argue it's the brand-new Bugatti Tourbillon V-16 hypercar,

Volkswagen Golf models are out and priced. Should you choose the Golf GTI or pay more and drive the Golf R? Explore the options here.