Nov 12, 2024

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R isn’t just the most powerful Golf ever made. It’s also one of the most advanced. And whether your thrills come from howling around the track faster than ever or from hearing your favorite tunes blasted through a fantastic audio system, the 2025 Golf R has exactly what you’re looking for. So let’s take a deeper dive into what makes it so exciting.

The Hottest of Hatches

The 2025 edition of the Golf R outpaces even its 2024 forbear when it comes to pure muscle under the hood. That’s because the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder offers even more power than its predecessor, pumping out a heart-pounding 328 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission, the power plant hurtles the 2025 Golf R from zero to sixty in a blistering 4.6 seconds.

The Golf R is offered with 4Motion AWD standard, helping distribute the engine’s massive power appropriately across all four wheels for maximum traction on wet pavement and increased confidence in the corners. The rear differential can even actively distribute torque between wheels to maximize handling, keeping lines precise. Selectable drive modes include Comfort, Sport, Race, Special, and Drift, letting you tune performance to your driving style in a moment.

Thrilling Design

The heart-pounding starts even before you step inside. From its exclusive 19-inch wheels and blue brake calipers to the unique rear spoiler and exhaust tips, the 2025 Golf R is thrilling to look at, and gives the illusion of motion even when standing still. Enlarged shift paddles behind the wheel remind drivers that more power is only a flick away. And the blacked-out Golf R Black Edition offers even sleeker styling, with darkened badges and smoky-dark glass.

High Technology

The Golf R’s infotainment system has been updated for the 2025 model year, offering an expanded 12.9-inch touchscreen and the latest iteration of VW’s infotainment system, with a Head-Up Display available for those who prefer not to take their eyes from the road for crucial driving information. The IQ.DRIVE driver assistance technology suite comes standard on the Golf R, adding Park Assist Plus for easy parking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and more.

As for race-ready features, the Golf R has those, too. A 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster offers plenty of information, and the new GPS lap timer feature learns the course before displaying lap information. You can even set waypoints for comparing your times over portions of the track, and the G-meter has added modes to help drivers better understand their reactions and help hone performance.

When it comes to hot hatches, the 2025 Golf R is the hottest hatch in the house. Ready to take one for a spin? Book a test drive today at Dean Team Volkswagen of Ballwin in Ballwin, MO.