Jordan Mulach
2025 Volkswagen Golf R: Hot hatch gets hotter
The new Volkswagen Golf R scores more power and torque, tweaked styling, and a special edition – but the haptic steering wheel controls remain.
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Latest Volkswagen Golf News
The latest Volkswagen Golf news in Australia covering new vehicle releases, industry news, new vehicle sales figures (VFACTS), spy photos, features, concept cars and more.
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Josh Nevett
2025 Volkswagen Golf R teased, reveal date locked in
Volkswagen has teased the 2025 Golf R ahead of an imminent reveal, promising power, tech and design upgrades for the flagship hot hatch.
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Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen wants to make an even hotter Golf R before EV switch
Volkswagen engineers are working on a more hardcore, track-oriented version of the Golf R, but it's not certain for production.
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Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen Golf marks 50 years with hot Clubsport GTI
The Volkswagen Golf's half-century of production is being celebrated with a new GTI Clubsport – but it’s yet to be locked in for Australia.
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Jordan Mulach
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI: EOFY deal brings more kit, nationwide drive-away pricing
If you buy a Golf GTI before June 30, Volkswagen will include its two option packages and cut its drive-away price to under $60,000.
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Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen preparing special Golf GTI to celebrate big birthday
Volkswagen is gearing up for the Golf GTI’s 50th birthday celebration, as the iconic hot hatch closes in on a half-century in production.
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Max Davies
Australia's most fuel efficient premium small cars
These small cars might come with a premium price tag, but are they similarly expensive to run? Find out here.
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Max Davies
The premium small cars with the most boot space in Australia
Does a more expensive price tag guarantee a more spacious boot? Find out in our breakdown of Australia's premium small car segment.
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Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen Golf GTI to live on in the electric age
Volkswagen’s most recognisable model won’t be left behind amid the electric switch, with the Golf GTI carrying on with battery power.
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Jordan Mulach
2025 Volkswagen Golf R teased
A week after revealing the new Volkswagen Golf range, the model’s high-performance flagship has been teased.
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William Stopford
Multiple Volkswagen models recalled due to fire risk
Volkswagen is recalling Arteon, Golf and Passat models produced from 2019 to 2023 as they pose a potential fire risk.
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William Stopford
2024 Volkswagen Golf is an exercise in fixing complaints
Volkswagen has addressed key complaints about the Golf's tech with a mid-life update that also brings an upgraded plug-in hybrid and freshened styling.
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Jade Credentino
Here's the updated Volkswagen Golf range before you're supposed to see it
The Volkswagen Golf range has been leaked ahead of an imminent reveal, giving us a look at GTI, GTE and wagon variants.
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James Wong
Another performance icon loses its manual for good
It's official: the updated Golf GTI will ditch the manual transmission globally when it launches later this year.
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William Stopford
2025 Volkswagen Golf facelift leaked: Sharper look for Euro hatch
The facelifted Volkswagen Golf GTI has been leaked undisguised, courtesy of a show car's infotainment system.
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James Wong
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI teased with updated cabin, AI assistant
Volkswagen will celebrate 50 years of the Golf in 2024 with the updated Mk8, set to make its public debut as a camouflaged prototype this week.
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