The 2025 Golf R
Legendary performance, updated
- Starting MSRP$47,100
- Drive with PowerMost powerful production Golf model ever with R-tuned 328 hp engine
- Get PerformanceR-Performance 4MOTION® all-wheel drive
- See the Big ScreenStandard 12.9” touchscreen display
- Drive SmarterStandard IQ.DRIVE
- Look GoodNew look for 2025: refreshed exterior and interior design
- Turn HeadsNew options for 2025: available Euro Styling and Black Edition models
Don’t just imagine the VW Golf R—check it out
Pick your color and get a 360-degree view of the bold interior and exciting exterior.
Design, performance, comfort, even better than you remember
The Golf R is the complete package, designed for the way you live in 2025.
Performance is just the beginning—see how our innovation more than keeps up.
Innovative technology for comfort and security, built for the way you live now.
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- Driver Assistance features are not substitutes for attentive driving. See Owner’s Manual for further details and important limitations.
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- Wi-Fi Hotspot requires myVW account and mobile app, acceptance of myVW+ Terms of Service, and availability of vehicle 4G LTE cellular connectivity and vehicle GPS signal. Certain services may collect location information. The Wi-Fi Hotspot feature is intended for passenger use only. Up to 4 devices can be supported using in-vehicle connectivity. 4G LTE coverage is not available in all areas. Use of Wi-Fi Hotspot requires trial or paid Wi-Fi plan from third party wireless data provider and is subject to the data provider’s customer agreement. If applicable, 30-day/1GB (whichever occurs first) hotspot trial begins on activation date. Limit one trial per vehicle. Paid subscription is required to continue Wi-Fi services after trial expires. Wi-Fi speeds may be reduced for customers who exceed a certain amount of data usage per month. See materials provided by the data provider for terms, privacy, and data security details. Services are not guaranteed or warranted in the event of 4G LTE network shutdowns, obsolescence, or other unavailability of connectivity due to existing vehicle hardware or other factors.
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- Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. Not all features available on all operating systems. Message and data usage rates apply. App-Connect features require compatible device, operating system, and mobile apps. See mobile device and app providers for terms and privacy. Google and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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See each Golf R side by side and compare trims to build your perfect match. Want to get started? Select a trim below.
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- Carefree Coverage is included on all MY20 and newer vehicles. Carefree Maintenance provides 10,000- and 20,000-mile scheduled maintenance services or scheduled maintenance services for two years (whichever occurs first) as stated in the vehicle’s maintenance booklet. Does not include tire rotations, or other services or parts not specified in the owner’s literature. 3 years/36,000 miles (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party. May require additional payment for services rendered. 4 years/50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See owner’s literature or dealer for warranty, maintenance program, and roadside assistance details, exclusions, and limitations. Connected vehicle services enabled through myVW+, including Remote Access and Safe & Secure, require cellular connectivity, GPS signal, and acceptance of myVW+ Terms of Service. Not all services and features are available on all vehicles. Connected vehicle services require an included or paid subscription. See additional important information at Connected Services | Volkswagen.
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- 5-year Safe & Secure connected vehicle services available on most MY20-MY25 vehicles. For customers who do not have an existing Safe & Secure plan, the Safe & Secure included plan will begin on original (new, unused) vehicle in-service (purchase) date or June 1, 2023, whichever is later. Connected vehicle services are not available on most MY20 Passat vehicles. Valid in the U.S. only. Rental fleet vehicles and vehicles that are or have been classified as totaled, salvaged, or rebuilt are not eligible. Paid subscription is required to continue services after included plan expires. Visit the shop tab in the myVW mobile app to see how much time is remaining on your Safe & Secure plan. All services and features may not be available on all vehicles. For example, ID.4 and ID. Buzz vehicles do not include Stolen Vehicle Location services or Anti-Theft Alerts, and MY21 ID.4 vehicles do not have the Information Assistance service.
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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.