I arrive at a frozen lake in Sweden, I'm given the keys to a brand-new 2025 Volkswagen Golf R, guided to a racetrack carved ...

All good things, but unfortunately, the Mk8.5 GTI and Golf R lost their manual transmissions with the facelift. US enthusiasts responded by buying more manual Golf models last year while they ...

With the Mk8.5, the anti-lag turbo tech of the 20 Years is now standard, along with the anniversary special’s power bump to 328bhp. There are now two forms of Golf R available: base and Black ...

Wheel and tire sizes differ, though, with the Mk8.5 sporting 18s mounted with 225/40 ... Instead of a Haldex AWD system, the Golf R sports a Magna-developed solution. The biggest difference ...

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For 2023 top-spec R-Line cars with low miles, prices start from around £18,000. The Mk8.5 Golf Estate models are still quite new, so prices for these are higher. Expect to pay £21,000 for a low ...