Refreshed GTI and GOLF R Coming Early 2025
Volkswagen recently announced that two of the automaker’s most popular models, the 2025 GTI and Golf R, will be getting a refreshed exterior and interior that delivers newer styling features, exterior paint options, wheel designs, interior appointments, and a new infotainment system that will bring physical buttons back to the steering wheel.
New Exterior Features
The 2025 GTI and Golf R get fresh new bumpers and headlights with an illuminated Volkswagen logo. GTI models get Alpine Silver Metallic and Slate Blue Metallic exterior paint, and 19-inch wheels are standard on the Autobahn trim. Both cars also get new interior styling and design, with a 12.9-inch freestanding infotainment display as standard.
What’s New for the GTI?
For 2025, buyers get to choose from three different trim levels for the GTI, including the S, SE, and Autobahn. The Autobahn also gets new 19-inch wheels. The beloved fourth-generation EA888 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine remains unchanged with 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque routed through a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. In previous testing by Car and Driver, the latest GTI was able to get from 0-60 in just 5.7 seconds.
A Euro-Style SE
Buyers who select the mid-grade GTI SE will welcome the black ArtVelours seat cover design from the European-only GTI Clubsport. The seats feature a hexagonal pattern that is embossed on the inserts with red detailing.
The Golf R Gets More Power
While the GTI’s engine remains the same, the 2025 Golf R gets an additional 13 more horsepower and 15 lb-ft of torque to bring the R to 328 ponies and 310 torque. New 19-inch alloy wheels are 20% lighter than the previous wheels, improving the Golf R’s balance and handling.
The Black Edition
A brand-new Golf R Black Edition brings blacked-out details, accents, wheels, brake calipers, and various carbon fiber bits. The Black Edition can be painted in Lapiz Blue Metallic, Pure White Metallic, or Mythos Blue Metallic. A Euro Style Package is optional on the regular Golf R and standard on the Black Edition. It includes traditional-style fabric seats, a sunroof, and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust.
How Fast Will the Golf R Be?
Volkswagen says the new Golf R can jump to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. However, Car and Driver got the 2022 Golf R with less power and torque to 60 in just 4.1 seconds. It’s possible this new 2025 model could be going a couple of tenths faster. Like the GTI, the only transmission offered is the 7-speed DSG.
Release Date and Pricing
Volkswagen has not yet released information on delivery dates and pricing. However, they will be announced soon.
Excellent Safety Features Thanks to IQ.DRIVE
Both the GTI and Golf R aren’t just two of the best hot hatches on the market. They also come standard with IQ.DRIVE, a revolutionary driver assistance technology that features Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance); Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring); Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor); Rear Traffic Alert; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go; Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System); and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency).
Why Choose Bud Brown Volkswagen
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