In the 1990s, a U.S. Volkswagen dealership made eight single-color Mk3 Golf Harlequin conversions and one is for sale. ... 2022 VW Golf R: The 315-HP Hot Hatch Keeps the Manual, ...

The color was originally only offered on the Mk 6 and Mk 7 Golf GTI, but not the Golf R. Volkswagen was unable to offer a definitive answer as to what happened.

2025 VW Golf R Black Edition. On the outside, the new Golf R has restyled headlights and taillights, a new grille, and a new front bumper. The badge is illuminated now, too.

The Golf R's engine has had another power bump and now outputs 328 hp (245 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm), which is still sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Regardless of transmission, the Golf R makes 315 horsepower, but while manual cars have 280 pound-feet of torque, opting for the automatic gets you a slight boost up to 295 lb-ft. Adaptive dampers ...

VW of America sent off the Mk7-based Golf R with a special option that allowed customers to choose from 40 custom colors. Only available for the 2019 model year, the final of the previous ...