235kW
400Nm
4.8*
Some things are better experienced than explained. The winner of Drive Car of the Year 2023 Best Hot Hatch, now with more power and with improvements made to traction and road handling, the Golf R is a thrill-a-minute driving machine. Add performance styling that takes cues from motorsport, advanced driver technologies and an array of premium driver and passenger comforts, and you can discover exhilarating for yourself. To make an enquiry
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The ability to select Race and Drift driving profile modes is just the start of it. Unleash your inner daredevil with a vehicle that channels all its attributes towards giving you an edge-of-your-seat ride.
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Ever had the feeling of driver and car acting as one? Experience perfect driving harmony with premium bucket seats, sports steering wheel and innovative driver aids all working together to put you in control.
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Take one look at the Golf R’s racing-inspired styling, complete with its lowered stance, aggressive posture and signature R details and you’ll understand what can’t be put into words.
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Enjoy prodigious performance when you drive the latest Golf R.
The 2.0-litre TSI turbocharged engine in the Golf R packs the ultimate power punch. A stirring 235kW of power and 400Nm of torque can propel the Golf R from 0–100km/h in just 4.8 seconds.
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Handle every road like a racetrack with all-wheel-drive 4MOTION with R-Performance Torque Vectoring. The feature distributes the engine’s output not just between the front and rear axles, but also variably between the two rear wheels for outstanding grip and stability.
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Take control of the Golf R’s ride and handling characteristics when you select from among six available driving profiles. Set your pulse racing when you press the ‘R’ logo on the steering wheel to activate the ‘Race’ driving profile setting. Send it into overdrive when you choose one of two exclusive R Performance driving profiles – ‘Drift’ for exhilarating drifting capability away from public roads and ‘Special’, which has been tuned for the exacting conditions of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.
The Golf R’s assured all-wheel drive system finds full expression when it’s networked via a Vehicle Dynamics Manager (VDM). The integrated system performs minor braking interventions and alters damper compression on selected wheels to provide optimal traction and precise driving control.
- Exterior DesignExterior DesignPrecise and powerful styling
The Golf R’s sleek design and powerful presence convey a vehicle that is the epitome of sporting performance. With its lowered stance, large front intake and body-coloured side sills, the Golf R is the quintessential head-turner. The R Performance Package ups the ante further with its lightweight alloy wheels, large roof spoiler and aggressive-looking rear diffuser with four chrome-plated tailpipes.
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- Interior DesignInterior DesignSporty comfort you can feel
Put yourself at the centre of the action with the Golf R’s multifunction sports steering wheel, which offers responsive feedback and precision control. Bolstered, heated and ventilated front sports seats with integrated head restraints are covered in supple Nappa leather2 providing supreme comfort.
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- WheelsWheelsStriking wheels, superb braking
View the Golf R in profile and it’s hard not to be struck by the vehicle’s purposeful 19” Estoril alloy wheels and prominent blue brake callipers. Together they provide terrific on-road performance and ruthless stopping power.
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- Optional SunroofOptional SunroofLet the light in
There’s nothing like the Golf R’s panoramic electric glass sunroof for letting the sun stream into the cabin and the open air in your hair.
- Innovision CockpitInnovision CockpitPerformance at your fingertips
The Golf R’s Innovison Cockpit lets you call the shots by putting an exciting array of performance functions within easy reach. The Innovision Cockpit is an immersive, fully digital driver display landscape consisting of a customisable Digital Cockpit Pro instrument cluster with a 10-inch Discover Pro Navigation System that puts the driver firmly in charge.
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- Harman Kardon Premium AudioHarman Kardon Premium AudioPremium audio is music to the ears
In-car audio has never sounded as good as it does through the Golf R’s optional Harman Kardon premium audio system with its eight speakers and 480w amplifier offering superb bass response. Four pre-configured sound settings – Pure, Chill Out, Live and Energy – mean you can adapt your listening experience to suit your favourite music.
Overseas model shown, local specifications may vary. - 3-Zone Climate Control3-Zone Climate ControlClimate comfort at a touch
Banish arguments over the temperature setting once and for all with 3-Zone Climate Control. Driver and front passenger can select the optimal temperature for them with a simple press of the touch climate controls, while rear passengers have the luxury of setting their own temperature and fan speeds.
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- IQ.LIGHTIQ.LIGHTIlluminate the road ahead
Driving with purpose demands you have crystal clear vision ahead of you. The Golf R’s IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED headlights with Dynamic Light Assist and dynamic indicators illuminate your path with brilliant intensity and ensure you’re always noticed. For that extra ‘R’ lighting touch, the wing mirrors project an R-logo symbol onto the road below.
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- Driver assistDriver assistHelp when you need it most
The new Golf R comes with a range of driver assistance aids designed to make driving as enjoyable as possible. Travel Assist allows for partially automated driving across a range of speeds, from stop/start city driving through to highway speeds. And Front Assist is invaluable in cases where emergency action must be taken to prevent a collision.3
Travel Assist
Travel Assist combines Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist to keep your Golf R a safe distance from other road users and maintain its position within lane markings. Simply press the Travel Assist button on the steering wheel to activate adaptive lane guidance, accelerate, brake and maintain your vehicle’s position, even at highway speeds. 1Front Assist
An autonomous emergency braking system that can detect an imminent collision and take evasive action if needed. Using smart sensors, the system will warn the driver if a pedestrian, cyclist or vehicle is in front of the vehicle and apply the brakes automatically if no action is taken.1 - ParkingParkingReady for stress-free parking?
Take the stress out of reverse parking and avoid nasty bumps and scrapes with semi-autonomous parking technology that can help you steer into even the most challenging of parking spaces.3
Park Assist
Uses parking distance sensors front and rear, together with a rear-view camera, to guide your vehicle into tight parking spaces with zero fuss. It’s a semi-autonomous driver aid, which means you only need to operate the accelerator and brakes, while Park Assist takes full control of the steering.1Rear View Camera
Reveals the direction of vehicle travel and uses superimposed turning guidance lines on your vehicle’s Discover Pro system for ultimate parking control.1 - Accident prevention Accident preventionProtection when you need it most
Every Golf R is packed with safety features designed to prevent an accident happening and mitigate the consequences of an unavoidable collision. Foremost among the clever technology contained in every Golf R is Proactive Occupant Protection. When a potential incident is detected, the system automatically tightens the front seat belts and closes the side windows (leaving a small crack) and sliding roof (if open) to better protect vehicle occupants.3
Emergency Assist
Emergency Assist
Monitors vehicle behaviour to determine if a driver has been inactive for a period of time (such as when they are fatigued or incapacitated) and then issues a series of escalating alerts to wake them. If no response is detected it will intervene to bring the vehicle to an emergency stop and activate the hazard warning lights1Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP ®)
Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP ®)
Prevents a loss of control in corners and emergency steering manoeuvres by stabilising the vehicle if it begins to stray from its set path.1
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1. All images displayed on this page are for illustrative purposes only and may include overseas models, optional equipment and features not available in Australia. Actual vehicles may differ. Please confirm final specifications and features with an authorised Volkswagen Dealer prior to purchase.
2. The figures stated are for the purposes of comparison amongst vehicles tested under the same testing procedures only. The actual figure may vary depending on multiple factors such as fuel quality, vehicle load, environmentaland road conditions.
4. Leather appointed seats have a combination of genuine and artificial leather, but are not wholly leather.
5. Safety technologies are designed to assist the driver, but should not be used as a substitute for safe driving practices.
6. Optional accessories at extra cost. Overseas models are shown for illustrative purposes only. The above accessories may have an effect on fuel efficiency. Items such as sports equipment, cargo carriers and bike racks are shown for illustration purposes only.