The vast majority of the criticism for the Mk8 Golf was directed squarely at its touch-sensitive HMI and awkward interior ergonomics. In response to this, Volkswagen worked hard to improve the Mk8 ...

For a stealthy look, the Golf R Black Edition goes dark with blacked-out exterior details and carbon-fiber interior trim. Volkswagen’s touchscreen-intensive user interface has earned plenty of flak.

The VW Golf R is .2 seconds faster ... True, it lacks some of the interior finish points of luxury cars, like cockpit materials, but it’s got everything you could imagine, from heads-up display ...

See All 10 Photos About that power: Volkswagen estimates a 4.8-second 0–60-mph time for the Golf R Variant wagon, 0.2 second slower than the Golf R hatchback. The wagon’s roughly 160-pound ...

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.