2025 Volkswagen Golf: Refreshed Australian lineup detailed

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is due to arrive in Australia from April, when the facelifted ******* hatchback will become available in six model variants.

It’s been a year since the updated Golf was revealed in Europe, and now Volkswagen Australia has locked in features and specifications for the local range – but pricing is yet to be announced.

The lineup will comprise the entry-level Golf Life, the new Style, the mid-range R-Line, the front-wheel drive GTI, the all-wheel drive R performance flagship, and an even more aggressive looking R ****** Edition.

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Camera IconGolf GTI Credit: CarExpert

While there’s no sign of a return for the discontinued Golf wagon, all variants of the Mk8.5 Golf feature a restyled front bumper and LED ***********, as well as a full-width front light bar, which on European examples is interrupted by an illuminated Volkswagen badge.

The Golf Life’s equipment remains largely unchanged, except for its infotainment touchscreen growing from 10 inches to 10.4 inches, and now featuring a new, simpler menu structure with configurable shortcuts and upper and lower control bars that always remain visible, as well as illuminated temperature and volume control sliders.

Positioned above it, the Golf Style – which Volkswagen says is more akin to the Mk7 Highline – gains a larger 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation and voice assistant, a 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory, microfleece upholstery and LED Plus ***********, among other features.

The R-Line is also virtually unchanged, except for its larger infotainment screen.

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Camera IconGolf R Credit: CarExpert

Golf GTIs have received a 15kW power increase and now produce 195kW and 370Nm, while they’ll also be fitted with 19-inch wheels as standard, up from 18 inches.

At the top of the range, the Golf R has also become more potent, gaining 10kW and 20Nm to now produce 245kW/420Nm, matching the Audi S3.

It’s also two-tenths of a second quicker from 0-100km/h, achieving the benchmark sprint in a claimed 4.6 seconds.

A breakdown of each variant’s drivetrain is available below.

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Camera IconGolf R Credit: CarExpert

Price increases are expected across the range, accounting for the new equipment and higher outputs.

The pre-facelift Golf Life is priced from $39,190 before on-road costs, the Golf R-Line starts at $42,290, the Golf GTI costs $56,090 and the Golf R is $70,590.

Standard Equipment

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf Life features as standard:

17-inch alloy wheelsAutomatic LED headlightsSurround lightingLeather-wrapped steering wheelClimate control10.4-inch infotainment touchscreenWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoDAB+ digital radioVentilated wireless smartphone chargerAutonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detectionAdaptive cruise controlBlind-spot monitoringLane-keep assistFront and rear parking sensorsPark assistRear cross-traffic alert

The Golf Highline adds:

18-inch alloy wheels‘LED Plus’ headlightsChrome exterior highlightsDark tinted privacy glass14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memoryArtVelours microfleece upholstery12.9-inch infotainment touchscreenEmbedded navigationIDA voice assistant30 ambient lighting colours

The Golf R-Line adds:

Unique 18-inch alloy wheelsR-Line exterior and interior stylingFront sports seats with heating and ventilationPower-adjustable driver’s seat with memoryVienna leather-appointed upholsteryDriving profilesProgressive steering

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Camera IconGolf GTI Credit: CarExpert

The Golf GTI adds:

19-inch alloy wheelsFog lightsTartan upholsteryTri-zone climate controlAdaptive dampersPark Assist Plus

The Golf R adds:

Unique 19-inch alloy wheelsMatrix LED headlights3D LED tail-lightsHarman/Kardon sound systemNürburgring and Drift drive mosesSurround-view cameraTorque-vectoring

The ****** Edition package for the Golf R adds:

Darkened badges and headlightsBlack brake calipersBlack 19-inch ‘Estoril’ wheelsBlack exhaust outlets

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Camera IconR ****** Edition Credit: CarExpertOptions

A Sound and Vision package for the Golf Style, R-Line and GTI will add:

Harman/Kardon sound systemHead-up displaySurround-view camera

These variants can also be ordered with a panoramic sunroof as a standalone option.

The Golf GTI’s Leather Package will bring:

Vienna leatherPower-adjustable driver’s seatHeated and ventilated front seats

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