The 2025 Volkswagen Golf will come to Australia in April with totally different costs to 2024, with reductions of as a lot as $500 in addition to will increase of as much as $5500.
Revealed in Europe greater than a yr in the past, the Mk8.5 Golf is lastly on account of arrive inside two months, and the lineup is increasing from 4 to 6 grades.
As beforehand reported, the lineup will comprise the entry-level Golf Life, the brand new Model, the mid-range R-Line, the front-wheel drive GTI, the all-wheel drive R efficiency flagship, and an much more aggressive-looking R Black Version.
The Golf stays accessible as a hatchback solely in Australia, after the wagon was dropped in 2023.
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Costs begin from $38,690 earlier than on-road prices for the Golf Life, a $500 discount on account of it shedding a handful of options – satellite tv for pc navigation, tri-zone local weather management and ambient inside lighting – whereas gaining a bigger 10.3-inch infotainment display screen (up from 10 inches), and illuminated temperature and quantity management sliders.
Patrons now must step as much as the $43,690 plus on-roads Golf Model to get satellite tv for pc navigation, tri-zone local weather management and 30-colour ambient lighting, which additionally comes with a 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with voice assistant, a 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with reminiscence, microfleece upholstery and LED Plus headlights.
Above it sits the Golf R-Line, which has incurred a $5500 worth improve, now ranging from $47,990 earlier than on-road prices.
The R-Line has arguably gained essentially the most within the replace, with customary tools together with heated and ventilated entrance seats, energy adjustment with reminiscence for the driving force, and Vienna leather-based.
Volkswagen’s Golf GTI now will get 19-inch wheels as customary, whereas it’s acquired a 15kW energy improve and now produces 195kW and 370Nm.
Its worth has gone up by $2900 to $58,990 earlier than on-road prices, making it the most costly GTI-badged Golf ever in Australia.
The R is now the second-most costly Golf, and has additionally benefited from an output improve – up 10kW and 20Nm – to now produce 245kW/420Nm, matching the Audi S3.
It’s priced from $70,990 earlier than on-road prices, up $400.
Above it now sits the Golf R Black Version, which for $1500 extra provides black exterior and inside highlights.
Pricing
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Golf Life | $38,690 (-$500) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Golf Model | $43,690 (NEW) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Golf R-Line | $47,990 (+$5500) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI | $58,990 (+$2900) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Golf R | $70,990 (+$400) |
| 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Version | $72,490 (NEW) |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
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Golf R
| Volkswagen Golf Life, Model, R-Line | Volkswagen Golf GTI | Volkswagen Golf R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol | Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol | Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol |
| Energy | 110kW | 195kW | 245kW |
| Torque | 250Nm | 370Nm | 420Nm |
| Drive sort | Entrance-wheel | Entrance-wheel | All-wheel |
| Transmission | Eight-speed torque-converter automated | Seven-speed dual-clutch automated | Seven-speed dual-clutch automated |
| 0-100km/h time | TBA | 5.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Gasoline effectivity | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Gasoline tank capability | 50L | 50L | 50L |
Dimensions
| 2025 Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|
| Size | 4282mm |
| Width | 1789mm (exc. mirrors) |
| Peak | 1483mm |
| Wheelbase | 2620mm |
| Boot capability | 381L |
Servicing and Guarantee
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf is roofed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
Servicing is required each 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Volkswagen is but to element capped service costs for the 2025 Golf, nonetheless the next costs utilized to the pre-update mannequin.
| Service interval | Volkswagen Golf Life, Model, R-Line | Volkswagen Golf GTI | Volkswagen Golf R |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months/15,000km | $491 | $520 | $515 |
| 24 months/30,000km | $783 | $967 | $845 |
| 36 months/45,000km | $477 | $520 | $515 |
| 48 months/60,000km | $1128 | $1315 | $1463 |
| 60 months/75,000km | $477 | $520 | $515 |
Security
The Volkswagen Golf has a five-star ANCAP security ranking based mostly on testing carried out by Euro NCAP in 2019.
| Class | Rating |
|---|---|
| Grownup occupant safety | 95 per cent |
| Baby occupant safety | 89 per cent |
| Weak highway person safety | 76 per cent |
| Security help | 80 per cent |
Customary security tools contains:
- 9 airbags, together with a centre airbag
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian detection
- Bicycle owner detection
- Adaptive cruise management with cease/go
- Multi-collision brake
- Emergency help
- Lane-keep help
- Journey help
- Entrance and rear cross-traffic alert
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Secure exit warning
- Driver fatigue monitoring
- Reversing digital camera
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
The Golf R additionally includes a surround-view digital camera.
Customary Gear
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf Life options as customary:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Automated LED headlights
- Encompass lighting
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Local weather management
- 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Ventilated wi-fi smartphone charger
- Park Help semi-autonomous parking
The Golf Model provides:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- ‘LED Plus’ headlights
- Chrome exterior highlights
- Darkish tinted privateness glass
- 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with reminiscence
- ArtVelours microfleece upholstery
- 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Embedded navigation
- IDA voice assistant
- 30 ambient lighting colors
The Golf R-Line provides:
- Distinctive 18-inch alloy wheels
- R-Line exterior and inside styling
- Entrance sports activities seats with heating and air flow
- Energy-adjustable driver’s seat with reminiscence
- Vienna leather-appointed upholstery
- Driving profiles
- Progressive steering
The Golf GTI provides:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- Tartan upholstery
- Tri-zone local weather management
- Adaptive dampers
- Park Help Plus
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Golf R
The Golf R provides:
- Distinctive 19-inch alloy wheels
- Matrix LED headlights
- 3D LED tail-lights
- Harman/Kardon sound system
- Nürburgring and Drift drive modes
- Torque vectoring
The Golf R Black Version provides:
- Darkened badges and headlights
- Black brake calipers
- Black 19-inch ‘Estoril’ wheels
- Black exhaust retailers
Choices
A $2000 Sound and Imaginative and prescient package deal for the Golf Model, R-Line and GTI provides:
- Harman/Kardon sound system
- Head-up show
- Encompass-view digital camera
The Model, R-Line and GTI can be ordered with a panoramic glass sunroof for a further $1900.
The Golf GTI’s $3900 Vienna Leather-based Bundle brings:
- Vienna leather-based
- Energy-adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated and ventilated entrance seats
Beforehand the Luxurious Bundle introduced the above options, plus a heated steering wheel and panoramic sunroof, for $4000.
Colors
Volkswagen is but to element what colors can be accessible for the 2025 Golf, nonetheless it has listed costs.
- Metallic paint: $800 (Life, Model, R-Line)
- Premium paint: $300 (R-Line)
- Premium metallic paint: $300 (GTI)