The new Golf R
From $82,990 +ORC
The new Golf R has arrived
The star of the brand now even stronger
The upgraded sports car debuts with numerous design and performance highlights and an exclusive Black Edition that reaches up to 270 km/h. With a maximum output of 245 kW as standard, the Golf R sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds, making it the most powerful Golf of all time.
Distinctive "R" Design
The new Golf R stands out with its unique "R"-specific details, lending to its distinctive and iconic aesthetic.
Sporty Driving Experience
A sport chassis that offers a smoother ride, increased stability, and better handling for a more thrilling driving experience.
Unrivaled Perfomance
The most powerful engine of its series yet and an all-wheel drive system that gives better stability, especially when taking corners at high speeds.
Visual sovereignty
Motorsport-style front
At the front, the Golf R can be recognised by the completely redesigned bumpers, which are decorated with aerodynamic elements in High-Gloss Black. Together with the High-Gloss Black ventilation grille and the front splitter, the Golf R impressively displays its motorsport character. Added to this is a completely new lighting design, created by the so-called LED Plus headlights, in which an LED crossbar and an illuminated “VW”-logo are integrated. Another lighting highlight is the latest generation of the optional “IQ.LIGHT – LED matrix headlights”. They are equipped with a high-performance LED high beam that shines up to 500 m into the night and therefore significantly further than a conventional high beam.
New rear lighting design
Even the lighting design attracts attention, e.g. with the new LED tail light clusters as standard. In conjunction with the optional “IQ.LIGHT – LED matrix headlights”, the new 3D LED tail light clusters with dynamic indicator function are also available. You can even choose from three different welcome and goodbye scenarios. The “R”-design bumper, the diffuser in High-Gloss Black and the four-flow tailpipes add a sporty touch.
Sporty silhouette
A look from the side reveals exterior mirror housings in matt chrome incl. the “R”-logo projection as part of the exterior ambient lighting. There are also “R”-logos on the side doors below the exterior mirrors, and widened side sills.
Room for individuality
The interior of the Golf R is ergonomically tailored to the vehicle occupants. The driver and front passenger sit in stylish 'R' Nappa leather seats which feature a carbon look with blue stitching and an 'R' Logo in the seat backrest. The seats increase comfort and stability during dynamic journeys. The multi-function sports leather steering wheel in the new Golf R has been improved for easier operation: compared to the Golf standard model, it has larger DSG shift paddles and is visually appealing with perforated leather in the grip area and a blue steering wheel clasp as well as decorative stitching, also in blue. There are also “R”-specific door side trims, floor mats with the “R”-logo and pedal caps, the brushed stainless steel driver's footrest and a black roof lining. You can also create your own personal feel-good atmosphere with the help of the individually adjustable ambient lighting with 30 possible colours.
Time recording via GPS
Put your skills to the test on the racetrack and record your lap time with the GPS lap timer. This is how it works: the system uses satellite signals to record the start and finish points the first time you drive your chosen route. You can also set up to three intermediate destinations. From the next lap onwards, the system automatically tracks and saves the times at the defined measuring points. After crossing the finish line, the last and the fastest lap are displayed with the respective split times of the individual measuring points.
Chassis – your athletic support
Various features of the sport chassis of the Golf R ensure greater stability, ride comfort and better road holding through state-of-the-art tech such as the intelligent driving dynamics manager, the standard adaptive chassis control (DCC), and the individual ESC control.
Driving Experience
Get off to an athletic start
The 2.0L four cylinder turbo petrol engine of the new Golf R represents the most powerful evolutionary stage of the engine series, and unleashes outstanding dynamics in almost every driving situation. The acceleration is very impressive, with a maximum power output of 245 kW and 420Nm of torque catapulting the new Golf R from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. With the Black Edition, the Golf R can reach top speeds of 270 km/h
Highly dynamic cornering
The 4MOTION all-wheel drive of the new Golf R utilises R-Performance Torque Vectoring, which is already familiar from its predecessor. This allows the drive power to be variably distributed between the front and rear axles and also between the left and right rear wheels. The result: agile driving behaviour and more stability when cornering at higher speeds.
Throaty engine sound
There's something to listen to here. From as low as 2,500 rpm, the typical racing “backfire” can be heard on the outside, which is produced when the engine switches to overrun mode, i.e. when the throttle is released. A sound actuator also ensures that it sounds rougher on the inside.
Individualise your driving style
The range of driving modes is expanding: in addition to the already familiar “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Race” and “Individual” driving profiles, the new Golf R now has the “Eco” driving profile. After a brisk sprint, this mode allows you to slow down a little and make your leisurely journeys more energy-efficient.
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