Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
6/25/24 6:01 p.m.
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[Editor’s note: All information and figures are reflective of the German-market 2025 Golf R. More specific information on the U.S.-spec model is expected later this year.]

One of the rowdiest Volkswagens money can buy, the Golf R, gets a fresh face, a new interior and–most importantly–more power for 2025.

Still based on the Mk8 Golf, the 2025 Golf R gets …

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Coniglio Rampante
Coniglio Rampante GRM+ Memberand Reader
6/25/24 7:17 p.m.

I don't typically comment on infotainment that I haven't used, but damn that screen looks intrusive.  Like, "almost blocking some sight-lines" intrusive. 
Maybe it's just the camera angle.

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/25/24 7:26 p.m.

It's the camera angle, that photo was taken with the seat slid all the way back and fully reclined with the photographer straddling the headrest, so from a normal driving position it should only block views of the dash and hood.

That kind of photography is really a job for petite people, ask me how I know...

Coniglio Rampante
Coniglio Rampante GRM+ Memberand Reader
6/25/24 8:24 p.m.

In reply to GameboyRMH :

Ah, makes sense, thank you.

DirtyBird222
DirtyBird222 PowerDork
6/26/24 8:59 a.m.

Obligatory comment on lack of 3 pedals and hard buttons for controls like HVAC and volume. 

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
6/26/24 10:15 a.m.
DirtyBird222 said:

Obligatory comment on lack of 3 pedals and hard buttons for controls like HVAC and volume. 

Alright everyone, wrap it up. We have the full discussion covered. laugh

TR7
TR7 Reader
6/26/24 10:31 a.m.

In reply to DirtyBird222 :

Dont forget about the sound actuator.

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