The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R have been redesigned with a new style, and the manual transmission option has been discontinued. Reviews of the updated models are emerging, with some outlets comparing the GTI and Golf R and others evaluating their performance and value. The new Golf GTI and Golf R are being tested and reviewed by various automotive publications, with some considering the Golf R as a potential "one-car solution" and others assessing its position relative to other vehicles in its class.