The wait for the locally-assembled (CKD) 2024 VW Golf R may not be for too long more as the company resolves technical issues with the government during the homologation process, says Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Managing Director, Denyu Bostandzhiev. "We had certain issues with the government during homologation, technical stuff. Something to do with the axles' certifications, as the Golf R is 4x4 [all-wheel drive]. It'll be the first 4x4 Golf that is produced here," clarified Bostandzhie

British electrification specialist Equipmake has launched a 3D-printed electric motor that weighs just 20 kgs and produces approximately 300 PS, or about as much as the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder found in the Volkswagen Golf R. Dubbed the Ampere-220 e-axle – this compact electric motor is one of the most advanced 3D-printed electric motors in the world with all power electronics, including the company’s own silicon carbide inverter, and an integrated transmission system in a compact un

Launched last year, the all-wheel drive (AWD) Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 came with some truly tire-shredding numbers: 320 PS and 420 Nm from a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine. While those numbers are certainly going to tear up other hot hatches, there is one feature on this Golf R that will terrify the tyres and that is “Drift” mode. Yes, the flagship performance European hatchback has a feature that will entice you to stock up on cheap tyres that you can play around with. Available on the Golf R is th

Volkswagen has launched the all-new 2021 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 to the world and it is the most powerful Golf ever. The flagship performance variant of the Golf range is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine that produces 320 PS and 420 Nm. The all-new Golf R features permanent all-wheel drive which is pretty much a standard across its 5 generations. But it keeps the exterior looking very subtle instead of showy. There’s a new front bumper with a motorsport-style splitter and R-specific air

From now on, Volkswagen’s most powerful cars will bear a very different looking R. This is because Volkswagen R has launched a brand new R logo. The letter R is now stripped down to its essential components giving it a more distinct and sleek look. Klaus Bischoff, Head of Volkswagen Design Centre, and his team developed the new R logo together with Technical Development and the Volkswagen R Marketing Team. As the sportiest part of Volkswagen, designers carefully drew the R to be characterised by

The generation of Golf (MK7) has been around for seven years, and it's pretty much a textbook step to proceed with another model renewal. Volkswagen recently released a press release detailing its full line-up for the 2020 model year. The name of Golf R, however, seems to be marked out of the curriculum. Later in Volkswagen's official response, we find no relief for those who concrened about the layoff. Except for the hot all-wheel-drive hatchback which reached the end of production in Mk7 form,