Front 3/4 view of a Golf R in Mythos Black Metallic driving on a racetrack, captured in motion with blurred background.

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2026
Golf GTI

Starting MSRP
$34,590⁠

Ready to reach the peak? The Golf GTI is the original hot hatch—at your fingertips.

Turbocharged performance with a whopping 273 lb-ft of torque defines bold engineering. Refined Progressive Steering offers you agility on another level and superior handling goes a long way with acceleration from 0 to 60 in 6.0 seconds.⁠ But you’re always in control—customizable Digital Sport Layout Gauges clearly display live performance data for a smooth drive.

You want more? Sit in luxury in available GTI Clubsport ArtVelour seats with heated front seats or be a driver for the people with available leather seating surfaces and heated first and second row outboard seats.

You’ll just have to drive one and feel it for yourself.

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2026
Golf R

Front view of a Golf R in Lapiz Blue Metallic driving on a racetrack, with motion blur on the pavement and grandstands in the background. Another Golf R in Mythos Black Metallic is partially visible in the foreground and with an award graphic superimposed on the image.

Starting MSRP
$49,455⁠

Find your inner track star in the Golf R, the ultimate hot hatch.

Discover heart-racing 328 horsepower and signature R-performance from AWD with torque vectoring. That sportiness plays off 19” forged lightweight alloy wheels and a sleek aerodynamic body for stamina to finish any sprint—and any marathon. And VW Digital Cockpit Pro and head-up display, along with a Harman Kardon premium audio system, help keep the pace.

Cushion your moves with standard heated and ventilated front seats and standard leather top sports seats. Stand out from the pack in R-design exterior details that really add up. 

Now on your mark, get set, drive.

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    Vehicle Service Protection coverage runs concurrently with any applicable manufacturer’s warranties. In-warranty plan expiration is measured in time/miles from the Manufacturer’s Original In-Service Date and zero (0) miles. Out-of-warranty plan expiration is measured in time/miles from the Agreement Purchase Date and the Current Odometer Reading.