2025 VW Golf line-up detailed

UPDATE 27/02/2025: VW Australia has announced the local pricing for the 2025 Volkswagen Golf line-up, with the updated small car set to start from $38,690 plus on-road costs.

That new starting price is actually $500 lower than the outbound version, however that's sadly where the price reductions end.

Sitting above the entry-level Life is the $43,690 and new-to-the-range Style, and above that is the sports-luxury R-Line which now starts from $47,990 (+$5700).

The performance-focused GTI meantime opens from $58,990 (+$2900) whereas the all-paw Golf R has only risen $400 to now start at $70,990 plus on-road costs, however the sexier Black Edition demands an extra $1500 in exchange for its blacked-out design cues.

How much does the 2025 VW Golf cost?
Life – $38,690 (-$500)
Style – $43,690 (new)
R-Line – $47,990 (+$5700)
GTI – $58,990 ($2900)
R – $70,990 (+$500)
R Black Edition – $72,490 (new)
* Prices exclude on-road costs

ORIGINAL 29/01/2025: The 2025 VW Golf portfolio will arrive Down Under in April promising more tech, more luxury and more performance across its five-trim line-up.

The Mk 8.5 range will open with the entry-level Life, headline equipment for which includes 17-inch alloy wheels, single-zone climate control, a 10.3-inch infotainment system with DAB+ digital radio and wireless App-Connect, keyless entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED headlights, wireless charging pad, Park Assist and a rear-view camera.

Above the Life will be the Style which ups the ante with 18-inch alloys, chrome exterior highlights, dark tinted privacy glass and LED Plus headlights, a bigger 12.9- inch infotainment screen, sat-nav, IDA voice assistance, 30-colour ambient lighting, ArtVelours microfleece upholstery and a 14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function.

A panoramic sunroof and a Sound and Vision Package will be optionally available to Style customers, the latter incorporating a Harman/Kardon premium audio system, a head-up display and 360-degree camera.

The luxurious R-Line goes further with selectable drive modes, progressive steering, an R-Line body kit, heated and cooled sports front seats, Vienna leather upholstery and an electric driver’s seat with memory function.

All three of these core grades are powered by a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine developing 110kW/250Nm and paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The hot GTI and even hotter R meantime feature a 2.0-litre powerplant – good for 195kW/370Nm (+15kW) and 245kW/420Nm (+10kW/20Nm) respectively – hooked up to the familiar seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Headline appointments on the GTI comprise 19-inch alloys, a 12.9-inch infotainment system, metallic paint, fog lights, Park Assist Plus, tri-zone climate control, LED Plus headlights and 30-
colour ambient lighting.

Those wanting leather upholstery will have to opt for the new Leather Package which also adds heated and cooled front seats and power-adjustment for the driver.

The Sound and Vision package meantime adds a 360-degree camera, Harman/Kardon premium audio system and a head-up display while a panoramic roof is available as a standalone option.

Complementing the R’s untouchable performance – 0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds – at the top of the tree are LED Matrix headlights, premium LED tail-lights, Nappa leather upholstery, power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory, heated and ventilated front seats, a Harman/Kardon audio, 360-degree camera and 19-inch alloys.

A darkened Black Edition will also be offered with a raft of black exterior design cues.

Pricing and finer specifications of all new 2025 Volkswagen Golfs will be announced closer to the models’ arrival early next quarter.

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