VW Golf R Is Probably Getting A Hotter Clubsport Model | Carscoops

If approved for production, this could be VW’s wildest hot hatch yet

Volkswagen is about to reveal the facelifted Golf R, shortly after the launch of the track-focused GTI Clubsport, but fans of the series will be happy to learn that another hot hatch is under development. The company is working on an even more capable VW Golf R Clubsport, although the project has yet to receive the green light for production.

The Golf R has always been Volkswagen’s flagship hot hatch, adding extra power and AWD capability over the FWD-only GTI models. On the other hand, the GTI Clubsport is the most powerful GTI, with an upgraded chassis and a slightly more aggressive bodykit. Blend those elements together and you have what could be described as Volkswagen’s wildest production hot hatch yet.

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Interestingly, the VW Golf R Clubsport is not just a rumor, as its existence – at least in an early development stage – has been officially confirmed. During an interview with Road & Track, global VW spokesperson, Martin Hube, said: “There’s another interesting car we are working on at the moment. They are thinking about and working on a Clubsport version of the Golf R.”

Hube said that while the model won’t be a “track tool” due to the added weight of the AWD system, it could be a “weapon” on the road. Upgrades over the standard Golf R could include a revised suspension setup, reduced weight, and increased power. The turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine currently offers 316 hp (235 kW / 320 PS) in the Golf R.

2025 VW Golf R

While an even hotter Golf sounds undoubtedly cool, the final decision is in the hands of Volkswagen’s management board. The company’s spokesperson said that he really hopes they can convince the board members to greenlight the project, without revealing a timeline.

We expect to learn more about the fate of the VW Golf R Clubsport in the coming months. Until then, check out the speculative renderings we created, merging the body of the outgoing Golf R with the redesigned LED taillights from the facelifted GTI Clubsport.

Note: The renderings in this story are not related to nor endorsed by Volkswagen

Illustrations: Thanos Pappas for CarScoops