2025 Golf R Release. Volkswagen is refreshing what many enthusiasts consider its halo cars, the gti and golf r hatchbacks, for the 2025 model year. The 2025 golf r 8.5 facelift introduces exciting updates and improvements to the already beloved model.

They come with optimised driving dynamics, exclusive standard equipment and an output of 245 kw (333 ps). Will the revisions to the 2025 mk8.5 model sharpen up the oft criticised fun factor?