New VW Golf R at Bytek Volkswagen
Push the pedal, and the 2025 VW Golf R’s 328-hp turbocharged engine pins you to your seat. Behind you, every object shrinks in the rearview. But this isn’t just a speed machine. Slide inside, and you’ll find heated seats that warm your soul after shoveling the driveway, a Harman/Kardon sound system that makes highway traffic feel like a music video, and a head-up display that keeps your eyes on the road. At Bytek Volkswagen, we are here to show you how the Golf R turns daily grind into something you’ll actually look forward to.
Exterior
Sporty Design
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R’s redesigned front end features adaptive LED headlights, sleek black mirror cap and an illuminated light strip framing the glowing R emblem for a magnetic after-dark presence. At the rear, the bold R identity continues with quad exhaust outlets and sharp LED taillights, which make your exit as striking as your arrival.
Aerodynamic
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R’s exterior is engineered in motion. The sculpted rear spoiler generates purposeful downforce, which presses the tires firmly to the pavement for grip. Every detail, from the roofline to the body panels, channels airflow to minimize drag and maximize stability.
Interior
Ambient Lighting
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R’s interior comes with 30 distinctive ambient lighting colours. With a simple click, you can customize your Golf R to match the hues of your vibe and make your Golf R truly yours.
Head-Up Display
The 2025 VW Golf R’s Head-Up Display lets your focus lock on the road. It projects critical information directly onto the windshield, so you never have to squint through a winter fog. These key information include:
- Speed
- Navigation
- Warning Turns
- Engine data
- And more
2025 Volkswagen Golf R Image Gallery
Performance
4MOITION Engine
Meet the pure Volkswagen DNA: A turbocharged 2.0L TSI engine delivers 328 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Paired with Volkswagen’s legendary 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive, this setup launches you forward with remarkable performance.
Drift Mode
The Drift Mode makes your 2025 Golf R a beast. By enabling this mode, the torque-vectoring rear differential shifts power to the outside rear wheel while stability control relaxes its grip, letting you carve controlled slides.
Technology
Harman/Kardon Audio
The Golf R’s Harman/Kardon premium sound system turns your every road trip into a concert hall experience. Twelve channels of pure audio power flow through 8 strategically placed speakers and a punchy subwoofer, proving drives deserve a soundtrack worthy of the Golf R’s performance.
Wireless Connectivity
The 2025 VW Golf R’s wireless Apple Carplay or Android Auto beams your smartphone’s essentials directly to the 12.9-inch touch screen. Forget your charging cable? No worries. The Golf R has a wireless charging pad for different kinds of devices.
Safety
IQ.Drive
Volkswagen’s IQ.Drive is an intelligent safety suite that acts like a second set of eyes to protect you and your passengers on the road. These safety features include:
- Front Assist & Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Lane Change System
- Park Distance Control with Park Assist
- Travel Assist
- Light Assist
- Dynamic Road Sign Display
- Head-Up Display
2025 Golf R Trim Levels
R 4MOTION
Starting at $53,672*- 19-Inch Alloy Wheel
- Dynamic Chassis Control
- Exterior Illuminated Light, Emblem & Door Handles
R Black Edition 4MOTION
Starting at $56,272*- 19-Inch Alloy Wheel
- Black Edition Styling Element
- Carbon Fibre Decor
Shop the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R at Bytek Volkswagen
Alright, it’s time to drive the Golf R home! View our selection of new and pre-owned Golf R models at Bytek Volkswagen in Ottawa, or book a test drive to experience its 328-hp roar. Speak with one of our experts to learn about flexible financing, lease rates, and a team that speaks fluent car enthusiast.