2025 VW Golf R facelift Premiere REVIEW

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This is our in-depth review of the 2025 VW Golf R facelift (Golf 8.5). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

00:00 Golf R facelift
00:48 DCC suspension
01:10 Engine power upgrade
02:50 Forged wheels
03:20 New rear design
03:37 Akrapovic exhaust sound
04:32 Golf R Black Edition
05:34 Acceleration and top speed
06:20 Interior quality
06:40 Steering wheel
07:30 Sports seats
08:18 Cockpit and modes
10:07 Rear seats
11:01 Trunk / boot
11:28 Towing and Chat GPT

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Data & facts:
VW Golf R facelift
New Front with air curtains and lights, illuminated VW logo front, LED plus standard, optional IQ Light matrix LED
18“ standard, optional 19“ or 19“ forged wheels (20 percent lighter)
DCC adaptive suspension standard depending on market, -20 mm
Still lower in price
Optional Abramovic exhaust for hatch

4,28 m 169“
4,63 m 182“ Variant

Black Edition with blacked out logos and performance pack
Performance Pack adds Special and Drift mode

2.0 l 4-cyl 333 hp (+13 hp) AWD with torque vectoring 7-DSG
4,6 Sek (Variant 4,8 Sek) 0-100 km/h (0,1 sec better each)
Up to vmax 270 km/h with performance pack (otherwise 250 km/h)
Engine startup with higher rev: Press start button for 1,5 Sek without brake pedal and then press brake pedal

10“ digital instruments with new views and acceleration timer
13“ Infotainment update
New steering wheel with bigger paddles and ergonomic form
Capacitve R button on steering wheel updated against unintentional press
Chat GPT integration
Sport seats with integrated head restraints fabric/microfibre
Real carbon fibre decor available

1,9 t towing

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