Everyone loves the Volkswagen Golf. As the flagship model, it’s the perfect combination of performance and convenience for the gentleman who loves to go fast, but also those who are point A to point B drivers. With more than 35 million units sold in the Golf R range, VW is upping production with its most potent Golf yet. Making its debut back in 2002 as the Golf R32, what would become the most successful Volkswagen of all time was a simple all-wheel-drive hatchback. Fast forward nearly two decades later, and VW is extending its range of sporty Golf models at high speed. Making its big debut is the eighth-generation Golf R. Following on from the GTI, GTI Clubsport, GTE, and GTD, the Golf R comes directly from the Wolfsburg plant, the home of the Golf.
“More powerful, more dynamic, more efficient, more closely integrated, more digital.” That’s what VW is preparing us for, the most extraordinary Golf ever. Sporting an innovative all-wheel driving system with selective wheel torque control on the rear axle, drivers will have even more traction control and plenty of power to accelerate out of those corners. Called Drift Mode, the feature distributes power variably between the axles, with the ability to send up to 100% of torque to the outside wheel. Joining standard drive options like Sport, Comfort, and Individual, Drift Mode will be configurable within Race mode. All easily accessible by the handy “R” button. There’s even a fine-tuned Nürburgring driving profile, known as “Special.” Combined with the R-Performance package, all key drive parameters are geared towards the legendary race track – including the new all-wheel drive.
With a development goal of achieving maximum driving pleasure at previously unrivaled levels, Volkswagen goes all out with technological innovations to almost every part of the car. Using a Vehicle Dynamics Manager, the Golf R is more tightly integrated with other running gear systems such as the electronic front differential lock (XDS) and adaptive chassis control DCC. With all that innovation, the Golf R offers maximum agility and precise handling at high speeds. Powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, or a “power plant,” as VW likes to call it. It’s the most potent version of the EA 888 engine series available for the new Golf. The direct-injection engine integrates a water-cooled exhaust gas routing for the turbocharger. Who said water cooling was only for PC builders, right?
Outputting 315 horsepower (235 kilowatts) and 310 pound-feet (420 newton-meters), the Golf R hits 60mph in just 4.7 seconds, with a track speed of 155 mph. Increasing horsepower by 27, and power by 15-lb-ft, buyers will have the option of choosing a six-speed manual transmission or the optional seven-speed DSG. Looking just as good as it always has, the new Golf R matches performance with sex appeal. Featuring a brand-new front bumper design with a motorsport-inspired splitter, R-specific air intake grilles, and gloss black elements throughout, the only thing cooler about the Golf R is its set of 19-inch alloy wheels. Oh, and it comes standard with performance tires too.
Stepping inside, you’ll find a blue trim interior with “R” logos everywhere from the seats to the dash; there’s also the option for Nappa leather seating surfaces. From the driver’s seat, you’ll have access to plenty of knick-knacks to keep you engaged and connected, like the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, which includes a 10-inch touchscreen with Apple Car Play. The Golf R also removes the analog buttons on the steering wheel in favor of touchpad controllers. To find out more, visit the Volkswagen website, to find out just how much you’ll be shelling out for this performance hatchback when the Golf R arrives early next year.
Everyone loves the Volkswagen Golf. As the flagship model, it’s the perfect combination of performance and convenience for the gentleman who loves to go fast, but also those who are point A to point B drivers. With more than 35 million units sold in the Golf R range, VW is upping production with its most potent Golf yet. Making its debut back in 2002 as the Golf R32, what would become the most successful Volkswagen of all time was a simple all-wheel-drive hatchback. Fast forward nearly two decades later, and VW is extending its range of sporty Golf models at high speed. Making its big debut is the eighth-generation Golf R. Following on from the GTI, GTI Clubsport, GTE, and GTD, the Golf R comes directly from the Wolfsburg plant, the home of the Golf.
“More powerful, more dynamic, more efficient, more closely integrated, more digital.” That’s what VW is preparing us for, the most extraordinary Golf ever. Sporting an innovative all-wheel driving system with selective wheel torque control on the rear axle, drivers will have even more traction control and plenty of power to accelerate out of those corners. Called Drift Mode, the feature distributes power variably between the axles, with the ability to send up to 100% of torque to the outside wheel. Joining standard drive options like Sport, Comfort, and Individual, Drift Mode will be configurable within Race mode. All easily accessible by the handy “R” button. There’s even a fine-tuned Nürburgring driving profile, known as “Special.” Combined with the R-Performance package, all key drive parameters are geared towards the legendary race track – including the new all-wheel drive.
With a development goal of achieving maximum driving pleasure at previously unrivaled levels, Volkswagen goes all out with technological innovations to almost every part of the car. Using a Vehicle Dynamics Manager, the Golf R is more tightly integrated with other running gear systems such as the electronic front differential lock (XDS) and adaptive chassis control DCC. With all that innovation, the Golf R offers maximum agility and precise handling at high speeds. Powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, or a “power plant,” as VW likes to call it. It’s the most potent version of the EA 888 engine series available for the new Golf. The direct-injection engine integrates a water-cooled exhaust gas routing for the turbocharger. Who said water cooling was only for PC builders, right?
Outputting 315 horsepower (235 kilowatts) and 310 pound-feet (420 newton-meters), the Golf R hits 60mph in just 4.7 seconds, with a track speed of 155 mph. Increasing horsepower by 27, and power by 15-lb-ft, buyers will have the option of choosing a six-speed manual transmission or the optional seven-speed DSG. Looking just as good as it always has, the new Golf R matches performance with sex appeal. Featuring a brand-new front bumper design with a motorsport-inspired splitter, R-specific air intake grilles, and gloss black elements throughout, the only thing cooler about the Golf R is its set of 19-inch alloy wheels. Oh, and it comes standard with performance tires too.
Stepping inside, you’ll find a blue trim interior with “R” logos everywhere from the seats to the dash; there’s also the option for Nappa leather seating surfaces. From the driver’s seat, you’ll have access to plenty of knick-knacks to keep you engaged and connected, like the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, which includes a 10-inch touchscreen with Apple Car Play. The Golf R also removes the analog buttons on the steering wheel in favor of touchpad controllers. To find out more, visit the Volkswagen website, to find out just how much you’ll be shelling out for this performance hatchback when the Golf R arrives early next year.
Everyone loves the Volkswagen Golf. As the flagship model, it’s the perfect combination of performance and convenience for the gentleman who loves to go fast, but also those who are point A to point B drivers. With more than 35 million units sold in the Golf R range, VW is upping production with its most potent Golf yet.
Making its debut back in 2002 as the Golf R32, what would become the most successful Volkswagen of all time was a simple all-wheel-drive hatchback.
Fast forward nearly two decades later, and VW is extending its range of sporty Golf models at high speed. Making its big debut is the eighth-generation Golf R. Following on from the GTI, GTI Clubsport, GTE, and GTD, the Golf R comes directly from the Wolfsburg plant, the home of the Golf.
“More powerful, more dynamic, more efficient, more closely integrated, more digital.” That’s what VW is preparing us for, the most extraordinary Golf ever.
Sporting an innovative all-wheel driving system with selective wheel torque control on the rear axle, drivers will have even more traction control and plenty of power to accelerate out of those corners. Called Drift Mode, the feature distributes power variably between the axles, with the ability to send up to 100% of torque to the outside wheel.
Joining standard drive options like Sport, Comfort, and Individual, Drift Mode will be configurable within Race mode. All easily accessible by the handy “R” button.
There’s even a fine-tuned Nürburgring driving profile, known as “Special.” Combined with the R-Performance package, all key drive parameters are geared towards the legendary race track – including the new all-wheel drive.
With a development goal of achieving maximum driving pleasure at previously unrivaled levels, Volkswagen goes all out with technological innovations to almost every part of the car. Using a Vehicle Dynamics Manager, the Golf R is more tightly integrated with other running gear systems such as the electronic front differential lock (XDS) and adaptive chassis control DCC. With all that innovation, the Golf R offers maximum agility and precise handling at high speeds.
Powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, or a “power plant,” as VW likes to call it. It’s the most potent version of the EA 888 engine series available for the new Golf. The direct-injection engine integrates a water-cooled exhaust gas routing for the turbocharger.
Who said water cooling was only for PC builders, right?
Outputting 315 horsepower (235 kilowatts) and 310 pound-feet (420 newton-meters), the Golf R hits 60mph in just 4.7 seconds, with a track speed of 155 mph. Increasing horsepower by 27, and power by 15-lb-ft, buyers will have the option of choosing a six-speed manual transmission or the optional seven-speed DSG.
Looking just as good as it always has, the new Golf R matches performance with sex appeal. Featuring a brand-new front bumper design with a motorsport-inspired splitter, R-specific air intake grilles, and gloss black elements throughout, the only thing cooler about the Golf R is its set of 19-inch alloy wheels. Oh, and it comes standard with performance tires too.
Stepping inside, you’ll find a blue trim interior with “R” logos everywhere from the seats to the dash; there’s also the option for Nappa leather seating surfaces.
From the driver’s seat, you’ll have access to plenty of knick-knacks to keep you engaged and connected, like the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, which includes a 10-inch touchscreen with Apple Car Play. The Golf R also removes the analog buttons on the steering wheel in favor of touchpad controllers.
To find out more, visit the Volkswagen website, to find out just how much you’ll be shelling out for this performance hatchback when the Golf R arrives early next year.
