Volkswagen has revealed the pricing for its new 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R models. The 2025 Golf GTI starts at $33,670, whereas the Golf R is priced at $48,325. Notably, the Golf R no longer offers a manual transmission for the 2025 model. Replaced by the VW’s DSG gearbox has resulted in a $1,720 price increase. In return, both models get a performance boost, with an additional 13 horsepower and 15 pound-feet of torque compared to their previous versions. The 2025 VW Golf lineup undergoes major changes in both pricing and specifications.
The Golf R and Golf GTI are equipped with turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The Golf R’s lineup includes a Black Edition variant, which features darkened exterior elements and carbon-fiber interior accents. Starting at $49,640 both trims of the Golf R offer a new Euro Style package for an extra $3,795.
For the 2025 model both the GTI and Golf R have received updates, featuring revised exterior styling and enhanced interior technology, including a larger infotainment screen. With the 2025 lineup, the manual transmission option has been discontinued in the United States. Instead both the GTI and Golf R come equipped with Volkswagen’s seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The 2025 updates brought refreshed exterior styling and refined technology to both Golf variants, highlighted by an expanded infotainment display. With the updated lineups, VW has discontinued the manual transmission option in the United States. The GTI and Golf R now come exclusively with the company’s seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Volkswagen has revamped the models with redesigned bumpers, the GTI gains a standard LED light bar across its front end. The GTI’s color palette expands with two new options, Alpine Silver Metallic and Slate Blue Metallic. Meanwhile, the Golf R boasts a new 19-inch wheel design, which is 20% lighter than the previous version’s wheels. A 12.9-inch touchscreen running VW’s latest operating system is now standard on both models. Additionally, the company has restored physical controls to replace the frustrating touch-sensitive controls found in earlier models.
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