James Wong
2026 Volkswagen Golf R goes light on weight, fuller on sound
Golf R buyers will finally have the option of a performance exhaust and forged alloys as part of a new option pack for the 2026 model year.
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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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Max Davies
Which small European car would you buy?
Still love small Euro cars even if segment leaders are favouring larger SUVs? Here are the ones we like most.
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Damion Smy
Volkswagen Golf to keep petrol power – report
The iconic Volkswagen hatch is set to go electric, but petrol versions will continue to be made into next decade.
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James Wong
Volkswagen Golf: PHEV power no closer to Australia
Volkswagen is still unable to confirm if and when it will electrify the Golf with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid tech in Australia.
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James Wong
Volkswagen mulling hardcore Golf GTI for Australia
The track-focused Golf GTI Clubsport could be on the cards for an Australian introduction, likely as a commemorative special edition.
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Jordan Mulach
2025 Volkswagen Golf price and specs: Facelifted hatchback priced for Australia
Prices for the 2025 Volkswagen Golf have been cut by $500 or increased by up to $5500, depending on which hatchback variant you buy.
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Jordan Mulach
2025 Volkswagen Golf: Refreshed Australian lineup detailed
Australian deliveries of the updated Volkswagen Golf are due to begin in April, with the lineup expanding as well as getting new equipment.
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Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen announces future layoffs, production changes to cut costs
Volkswagen will undertake significant production changes and cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030 to improve its financial situation.
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Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen may keep German factories open… for now
Volkswagen might just keep three of its at-risk factories open, but there could be a big shift coming for one of its most important models.
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Josh Nevett
2025 Volkswagen Golf: Australian launch locked in for facelifted hatch range
Volkswagen has confirmed it will launch the updated Mk8.5 Golf, Golf GTI and Golf R range in Australia during the second quarter of 2025.
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Jordan Mulach
The latest on Volkswagen's delayed electric Golf
Volkswagen’s electric Golf may not be delayed after all, with the German carmaker reportedly pulling its launch back to 2028.
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Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen Golf: Petrol power could stick around after EV rethink - report
The electric Volkswagen Golf may be sold alongside its petrol-powered predecessor, as the brand looks to stick with engines until 2035.
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Max Davies
Volkswagen Golf's EV replacement delayed - report
Volkswagen's next-generation electric-only Golf has reportedly been pushed back to 2029 due to development delays.
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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.
2 Years Ago
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.
2 Years Ago
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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