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It’s Official, The 2025 Golf GTI And Golf R Won’t Have Manuals

Volkswagen introduced a camouflaged 2025 Golf GTI to CES in Las Vegas final month, however the actual reveal came about weeks later in Europe. While the US-spec mannequin remains to be a no-show, a thinly disguised prototype attended the F.A.T. Ice Race Aspen in Carbondale, Colorado. We requested VW of America about what the long run has in tow for the quintessential scorching hatch.

Confirming our worst fears, the six-speed handbook gearbox disappears after the 2024 mannequin 12 months. In an e-mail to Motor1, Volkswagen of America Product Communications Specialist Jerohn Anderson stated: “I can inform you that the manual transmission will not be available after MY2024 for Golf GTI and Golf R.”

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI facelift (European model)

Some studies instructed VW might need a change of coronary heart attributable to extra relaxed Euro 7 rules, however the Euro-spec Golf GTI debuted with a DSG solely. Consequently, its American cousin can be shedding the stick. The GTI 380 special edition marked the tip of the highway for the three-pedal Golf within the United States.

And there is a motive why the Euro 7 customary would impression the American model. US gross sales of the Golf GTI with a handbook accounted for less than about 5 % of complete quantity in 2023. Since the majority of gross sales got here from different markets, preserving the third pedal in North America simply wasn’t well worth the problem. Although the Euro 7 laws has been relaxed because the preliminary proposal, the change did not occur quickly sufficient to maintain the handbook. The Golf Mk8.5 had already been largely (if not solely) developed.

While the Golf R wasn’t provided with a handbook transmission in Europe, Americans may row their very own gears. However, the all-wheel-drive flagship will even be offered strictly with the automated from the 2025 mannequin 12 months on. It does not imply the handbook is totally lifeless within the Golf 8, although, since some markets are getting cheaper variations with 1.5 TSI gasoline and a couple of.0 TDI diesel engines mixed with a clutch pedal.

Losing the handbook goes to be an enormous disappointment for fans enthusiastic about shopping for a GTI or an R. At the start of the 12 months, we requested VW how many individuals acquired the efficiency hatch with three pedals in 2023. The take rate for the GTI was 50 percent whereas the R was intently behind, at 40 %, the identical as for the Jetta GLI.

In associated information, we additionally requested VoA whether or not the 2025 Golf GTI will obtain the facility bump of the revised mannequin offered on the Old Continent. Jerohn Anderson refused to verify whether or not the US-spec variant will achieve these 20 further ponies, which might convey the tally to 261 hp.

2025 Volkswagen Golf R with camouflage

2025 VW Golf R

2025 Volkswagen Golf R with camouflage

2025 VW Golf R

VW has but to disclose the revised Golf R. It had a camouflaged automotive on the Ice Race within the Austrian metropolis of Zell am See on the finish of January. The world premiere will occur someday this summer time. VW has but to say whether or not Europe will get one other Golf R wagon. Spy pictures point out the long-roof model will soldier on.

It’s additionally unclear if the range-topper will get extra energy. The 2023 Golf R333 and the 20 Years Edition from a 12 months earlier than each had 328 hp in Europe. If VW needs to unlock that further muscle for the common Golf R, it could convey a bump in output of 13 hp.

These would be the remaining GTI and R updates within the combustion engine period since VW will exchange the eighth-generation Golf with an all-electric mannequin. Hot variations carrying these well-known suffixes will dwell within the electrical period. VW has already trademarked a revised “GTI” logo with a thunderbolt changing the final letter.

Volkswagen Golf R: first official photos forward of summer time launch

Just days after revealing the new 2024 Golf, Volkswagen has proven the four-wheel-drive R scorching hatch in public for the primary time. 

The Golf range-topper was on show in prototype kind – alongside the already-revealed GTI, GTE and eHybrid variants – on the Zell am See ice race in Austria over the weekend. 

Wearing a commemorative ’50 years of Golf’ camouflage livery, the brand new Golf R took to the ice circuit as a part of a celebration of Volkswagen’s four-wheel-drive efficiency model, forward of its full unveiling this summer time.

Head of the division Reinhold Ivan mentioned: “Volkswagen R is Volkswagen’s premium performance brand and has stood for sportiness and dynamic performance for more than 20 years. Here at the Ice Race, the past meets the future. We can hardly wait for the Golf R, still disguised here, to celebrate its premiere this summer.” 

Like the usual Golf and GTI, the R has not been visually reinvented, however will observe them in gaining a brand new inside that seeks to proper criticisms of the eighth-generation Golf line-up, with a brand new infotainment system, the reintroduction of bodily buttons and a raft of higher-quality cabin supplies. 

It shall be marked out externally from the present R by a brand new illuminated Volkswagen emblem and new-generation LED matrix headlights – alongside, little question, further color and trim choices – together with the brand new R-badged alloys worn by this prototype.

It’s anticipated to be a case of evolution moderately than revolution below the bonnet, too, with VW’s strongest hatchback retaining its 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, although possible with energy boosted barely above the 316bhp of as we speak’s automotive. It would be the remaining petrol iteration of the Golf R, with the efficiency model shifting to an electrical line-up by 2030. 

VW has given no indication of how far it may possibly take the EA888 motor, however 2022’s special-edition Golf R 333 – the costliest Golf but offered – boosted output to 328bhp for a high pace of 167mph and a 0-62mph dash time of 4.6secs. 

Volkswagen has proven the R in hatchback kind, however earlier prototype sightings affirm that the Golf R estate will make a return as a rival to the lately up to date Mercedes CLA 35 capturing brake. 

Prices shall be given nearer to launch, however a slight premium over the present £43,215 is predicted.

This Yamaha Golf Cart Is Powered By A Hydrogen Combustion Engine

Golf carts aren’t precisely vehicles, however we could not resist speaking in regards to the Yamaha Drive H2. It’s an idea based mostly on the present Drive2 Concierge 4 golf cart, however with an fascinating powertrain. It’s being touted as being the world’s first golf cart to have an inside combustion engine feeding on hydrogen.

Introduced this week on the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, the Drive H2 is supplied with a pair of high-pressure hydrogen tanks, every able to holding 25 liters of gasoline. One is situated beneath the motive force’s seat, and the opposite is mounted on the again of the rear seat. The thought behind this idea is to display {that a} typical engine can live on whilst firms push towards decarbonization.

Here’s An Early Look At The New Volkswagen Golf R

Volkswagen up to date the Golf lineup originally of the week, however it intentionally ignored the range-topping mannequin. Ahead of a full launch slated for mid-2024, the R is displaying up within the first official photographs. The all-wheel-drive scorching hatchback is carrying a particular blue wrap to hide a design we noticed a number of days in the past on the lesser variations.

Sure, there are some delicate adjustments for the R however it’s nonetheless very a lot a Golf. The tweaked entrance bumper has a centrally mounted radar sensor you will not discover on the outgoing mannequin. The lesser fashions now have that as effectively for the reason that Mk8.5 brings a raft of updates for the driving force help and security methods. It actually stands out like a sore thumb however this has been a problem on some vehicles for a few years.

Ice Race in Zell am See: Volkswagen gives a primary glimpse of the brand new Golf R

Volkswagen began the anniversary 12 months of the Golf in a really sporty and spectacular manner on the Ice Race in Zell am See (Austria). The new Golf, which will probably be launched in time for its fiftieth birthday this 12 months, had its public premiere on the conventional motorsport occasion on ice and snow. Volkswagen additionally offered a primary impression of its sportiest mannequin: the Golf R – camouflaged, with all-wheel drive and unmistakably R. The future flagship Golf mannequin will rejoice its world premiere in mid-2024.

Johan Kristoffersson, six-time World Rallycross Champion, Hans-Joachim Stuck, Racing legend, Reinhold Ivenz, Head of Business Unit Volkswagen R