Golf VW Golf R 25th Anniversary

[Jonathan19]

The new Volkswagen Golf R 25th Anniversary is coming with the legendary 5 Cylinder of the RS3!

Rumors :

- The name is Golf R 25th Anniversary
- It will be the last purely petrol-powered Golf.
- Use updated version of the 2.5L 5Cyl engine from Audi

 

[Swissbob]

I guess they’ll rather go for 400hp.

Even the Cupra Formentor had 390.

 

[Merc1]

I bet we won’t get it here.

M

 

[Swissbob]

I bet we won’t get it here.

M

I guess you’re right.

With a manual transmission it would sell like hotcakes in the US.

There’s still a big V-DUB fanbase in the US.

 

[Jonathan19]

Rumors : Volkswagen Golf R 25th Anniversary with a 2.5L five cylinder is rumored will be show in May.

 

[Swissbob]

Rumors : Volkswagen Golf R 25th Anniversary with a 2.5L five cylinder is rumored will be show at the 24h Nürburgring in May.

If it’s really a 5 banger everything shouts instant classic.

 

[Jonathan19]

We have a secret to tell you.
Save the date: 05.05.2026, 11:00.

Volkswagen R / VWR on Instagram: "We have a secret to tell you. 👀 Save the date: 05.05.2026, 12:00. #PerformanceWeShare"

1,537 likes, 35 comments - volkswagen_r on May 2, 2026: "We have a secret to tell you. 👀 Save the date: 05.05.2026, 12:00. #PerformanceWeShare".

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[Swissbob]

Those wheel arches look massive.

 

[Jonathan19]

False alarm, lads

"We proudly present the showcar Golf R 24H.
Built to conquer the Green Hell next year.
@24hnbr see you in 2027."

Volkswagen R / VWR on Instagram: "We proudly present the showcar Golf R 24H. Built to conquer the Green Hell next year. 🔥 @24hnbr see you in 2027. #PerformanceWeShare"

21 likes, 0 comments - volkswagen_r on May 5, 2026: "We proudly present the showcar Golf R 24H. Built to conquer the Green Hell next year. 🔥 @24hnbr see you in 2027. #PerformanceWeShare".

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[Jonathan19]

VW still has another world premiere on May 14th for the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring.

 

[Jonathan19]

It looks as though there won’t be a Golf R 25th this year

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• Jonathan19