In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf 7 R review (2013-2020) – videos

The Golf R turned from a flat-footed heavyweight to a dynamic and spritely hot hatchback. It’s brilliant, but not the best hot Golf of its generation

by: Dan Prosser

23 Nov 2020

.polaris__post-meta--date { display: none; } .polaris__post-meta--date.no-script { display: block; padding-left: 45px } 23 Nov 2020

Evo rating

RRP

from £31,685

Superb powertrain and agile, delicate and sophisticated handling

Lacks a final edge of feedback and adjustability

We've spent plenty of time with the Volkswagen Golf R, here are some of our video highlights.

Hot hatchbacks

Go Back toDesign

In this review

Most Popular

Porsche 911 Carrera S – pictures

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a016ma1o3hh4 { display: none !important; }

Reviews

Porsche 911 Carrera S 2025 review – a 473bhp BMW M4 CS fighter

A new Carrera S has arrived with supercar-baiting pace and a £120k starting price – is it the sweet spot of the 992.2 range?

25 Apr 2025

Aston Martin Vantage V550 – front

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a016ma1o3hh5 { display: none !important; }

Reviews

Aston Martin Vantage (1993 - 2000) review – Britain's 550bhp hand-built muscle car

One of Aston Martin's last true hand-built models, the ludicrous twin-supercharged Vantage was a muscle car crossed with a stately home

24 Apr 2025

Ford Mustang (S550) front

.imgHideOnJavaScriptDisabled_4059a016ma1o3hh6 { display: none !important; }

In-depth reviews

Used Ford Mustang (S550, 2015 - 2023) review – Ford’s V8 muscle car for £20k

The S550 appeared ten years ago as a more sophisticated kind of Mustang, in right-hand drive and with the job of tempting European sports car buyers. …

23 Apr 2025