Golf R

Starting MSRP$45,665 ^⁠

Performance315 horsepower and 295 lb-ft torque with available DSG® automatic transmission
Transmission6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic DSG®
HandlingDCC® Adaptive Chassis Control
Acceleration0 to 60mph in 4.5 seconds
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Peace of mind included5-year Car-Net® Safe & Secure plan
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Carefree Maintenance CoverageAvailable on all new 2024 Golf R vehicles
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Command legendary performance

The Golf R refines power, design and intelligence. It’s rather quick and quite sophisticated. All in all, it’s the complete package.

Performance

Golf R shown in Lapiz Blue Metallic, cornering with tires smoking.

5.: Professional driver on a closed course. Do not attempt.

Overview

Fast as fast can be

5.: Professional driver on a closed course. Do not attempt.

The Mk8 Golf R is the most powerful new Golf ever sold in the U.S. Better hold on tight. Oh, it also has customizable 4MOTION® all-wheel-drive, so, you can adjust it to your driving needs (and wants). This high-performance hatch gives new meaning to the word “joyride”.

Driving

What a rush

Golf R shown in Lapiz Blue Metallic, accelerating around a corner up a mountain road.

When it comes to the Golf R, you won’t be driving just any car. You’ll be driving the pinnacle of Volkswagen performance in speed and precision. The engine is R-tuned for high-performance driving. And its customizable response and handling make any drive nothing short of thrilling.

Handling

Track star. Or road star? Can’t it be both?

Golf R shown in Lapiz Blue Metallic seen from front driving on a mountain road.

Like the best part of an action movie, let’s cut to the chase - the Golf R really knows how to handle the road. We designed it to deliver exceptional precision and control. Plus, there’s even a variety of driving modes to choose from. So now you’re ready to hit the track. Or whatever kind of road is your scene.

4MOTION®

Curve your enthusiasm

A Golf R shown in Lapiz Blue Metallic drives up a curved ramp to an upper level in a red painted parking garage.

The curvier the road, the better. At least we think so. The R-performance 4MOTION all-wheel-drive in the Golf R is engineered with a torque vectoring system that makes powering through curves a breeze.

Digital Driving Tools

Plot twist - we’re giving you the reins

Interior shot of cockpit displays and controls showing Digital Cockpit Pro instrument screen and 10-inch Discover Pro touchscreen.

That’s right. You get to be in control when driving the Golf R. The digital driving tools give you the freedom to tailor the performance to your liking. So, when you’re heading down your favorite winding road, you can easily drop it into your favorite custom setting. That kind of makes you a twist whisperer. Or something like that.

Design

On the roof-level of a downtown parking garage a man walks around the front driver side of a Golf R shown in Lapiz Blue Metallic to take a closer look. A city skyline with tall buildings can be seen in the distance.

Overview

They say it’s rude to stare. We think it’s rude not to.

Let’s take a moment to admire the design of the Golf R. Ok, maybe more than a moment. The unique front bumper, paired with side skirts and a rear diffuser, really screams sporty sophistication. Don’t you think? It also maximizes aerodynamics. And we can’t ignore the interior, which carries on the athletic look, and is full of high-quality materials. Quite fitting for this high-performance hatch.

Exterior