# Test of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R in Japan

> Japanese press tests the new Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R, judging the evolution of the road handling of the two sporty models.

**In brief**: Launches and reviews event (severity: info) involving Volkswagen, in Japon, first detected on 31 October 2026 at 11:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 31 October 2026 at 11:00.

- Category: Launches and reviews
- Severity: Info
- Countries: Japon
- Brands: Volkswagen
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 11:00
- Updated: 31 October 2026 at 11:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/520-test-of-the-new-volkswagen-golf-gti-and-golf-r-in-japan

## Sources (1 articles)

- [【VW ゴルフGTI ＆ ゴルフR 新型試乗】「ハンドリングのGTI、グランツーリスモのR」は過去のものとなった](https://response.jp/article/2026/10/31/418463.html) — レスポンス（Response.jp）, 31 October 2026 at 11:00

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Test of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R in Japan”, https://mecapress.com/events/520-test-of-the-new-volkswagen-golf-gti-and-golf-r-in-japan
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology