The refreshed 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI is powered by a 241 horsepower 2.0-liter TSI® turbocharged and direct-injection engine paired with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG® transmission starts at $33,670 (including $1,225 destination charge) for the S trim. The Golf R (pictured above), with a 13-horsepower increase, now has 328 horsepower, comes with the 7-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission and starts at $48,325. The interior gets a new Carbon Gray décor and a freestanding 12.9-inch touchscreen. An optional Euro Style Package is available for both trims. Standard and available features are improved across all trim levels, including standard navigation, Dynamic Road Sign Display, wired- and wireless App-Connect on the base S trim. IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance technology remains standard across the line up.
