2025 Volkswagen Golf R Has This Much More Power

After a seemingly endless striptease, Volkswagen has finally shared every detail about the 2025 Golf R.

The 2025 model delivers 328 horsepower, a 13-horsepower increase from the outgoing car's 315. Torque remains steady state at 310 pound-feet of torque. Aside from the horsepower bump, the powertrain is effectively the same; featuring a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel-drive system. We already knew a manual transmission wasn't in the cards.

The exterior has been updated with restyled headlights and taillights, a new grille, and a redesigned front bumper. The badge is now illuminated. The new Black Edition introduces darker trim, badges, and headlight housings, along with black-painted wheels, exhaust tips, and brake calipers. Additionally, there is an option for new 19-inch forged alloy wheels, each weighing 17.6 pounds.

Inside, the Golf R retains its familiar layout but now features a larger 12.9-inch infotainment screen and the latest operating system found in new ID models. New performance-related features include a G-meter for launch countdowns and recording acceleration times, as well as a GPS-enhanced lap timer that learns tracks and provides split times.

Among the minor changes, the Golf R now includes a loud start mode. By pressing the start button without the brake, waiting 1.5 seconds, and then pressing it with the brake, the engine will start at 2,500 rpm, producing a distinctive exhaust note. The Race drive mode has been refined to maintain higher turbo rpm and keep the throttle open on overrun, enhancing throttle and boost response.

The Golf R will go on pre-sale in Europe this summer, with availability in other markets to follow. Pricing details are yet to be announced, but an increase over the previous model is expected.

This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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