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The 2027 Volkswagen Golf R lineup expands with the return of a Black Edition trim featuring black exterior touches. Beyond the return of the Black Edition, the 2027 Golf R doesn’t receive any changes. Here’s what shoppers need to know about the 2027 Volkswagen Golf R.The 2027 Volkswagen Golf R will continue to have an aggressive exterior design with a pointed front end. The hatchback's front-end design features triangular headlights, a slim rectangular grille, C-shaped trim on the front bumper, and a square air intake. Along the side, the Golf R has a black B-pillar, sporty wheel designs, large cutouts in the doors, and a noteworthy body line just below the hatchback’s beltline. The rear end of the Golf R features quad exhaust outlets, r-shaped taillights, and a large rear spoiler. The Black Edition model has a more sinister design with black badges, accents, brake calipers, exhaust tips, mirror caps, and wheels. The trim also has dark headlamp housing.Like the exterior, the interior design of the 2027 Volkswagen Golf R has a sporty design with a sloping dashboard, a large central display that’s slightly angled toward the driver, a flat-bottom steering wheel, triangular air vents, and a stubby gear shifter. Sporty touches on the inside include blue accents, large paddle shifters, metal pedals, and heavily bolstered sport seats.When it comes to tech features, the 2027 Volkswagen Golf R will come with a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, an HD Radio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a Harman Kardon audio system, satellite radio, navigation, voice recognition, and four USB-C ports.2027 Volkswagen Golf R Engine & SpecsPower for the 2027 Volkswagen Golf R will continue to come from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s rated at 328 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard.2027 Volkswagen Golf R SafetyOn the safety front, the 2027 Volkswagen Golf R will come with automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, and front and rear parking sensors.2027 Volkswagen Golf R PriceVolkswagen has not confirmed pricing for the 2027 Golf R yet. We expect pricing to start at roughly $51,000.Competitors in the segment include the Toyota GR Corolla, Honda Civic Type R, Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Elantra N, Volkswagen Golf GTI, and Subaru WRX.2027 Volkswagen Golf R Release DateInformation on when the 2027 Volkswagen Golf R will go on sale isn’t available yet. We expect the high-performance hatchback to arrive at dealerships before the end of the year or in early 2027. More information on the Golf R should become available within the next few months.Please check back for updates as they become available.Pictured: 2026 Volkswagen Golf R