Introduction: While the Golf R was designed for those who enjoyed driving and didn't need a large trunk in the back, the Golf R Variant came as an important addition for those who needed a station wagon.

Introduction: The Volkswagen Golf GTI was the hot hatch segment's inventor, even though the original GTI only had 115 hp.

Introduction: For those who asked for enough room for a family and supercar performance, Volkswagen produced the Golf VII R Variant, a car that could smoke many other famous sportscars while carrying a fridge in the trunk.

Introduction: The Golf R reached its fifth generation and all offered sports car performances, with all-wheel-drive traction and aggressive look.

Introduction: The Volkswagen Golf GTI was the inventor of the hot hatch segment, even though the original GTI only had 115 hp. Fast-forward to 2017 and we find the Golf R, a true contender in the hot hatch category. While the first ever Golf R had a naturally aspirated 3.2-liter V6 engine, the 2017 R has a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline unit with almost 300 hp under the hood. It is mated either with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch).

Introduction: Volkswagen produced another serious contender for the hot hatch segment in 2013, the Golf R, which was also suitable for a young family thanks to its five-door bodywork.

VOLKSWAGEN Golf R Variant

Introduction: Volkswagen introduced a sportier version of the Golf VI one year after launching the sixth generation of the famous compact hatchback, and, of course, it offered it in a three-door version.

Introduction: Volkswagen came on the market with the R-version for its Golf range one year after it unveiled the sixth generation of its compact hatchback.

Introduction: Volkswagen introduced the second generation of its mighty R32 Golf in 2005, thus creating a super hot hatch on a market where customers were eager for more power.

Introduction: Volkswagen tried a different approach to the hot-hatch market and introduced the R32 in the fourth generation of the Golf's lineup in 2002, and did it again on the fifth generation in 2005.

Introduction: In 2002 Volkswagen went wild and introduced an outrageous version of the Golf on the market: the R32.