The most powerful hatch in the Volkswagen arsenal, the Golf 8 R, goes on sale locally at the end of April – the 400 Nm powerhouse can race to 100 km/h in just 4,8 seconds.
“Production constraints and parts shortages severely derailed our launch plans, but we are excited to finally extend the performance range in South Africa with the introduction of the new Golf 8 R. The Golf 8 R joins the Golf GTI and the Tiguan R as Volkswagen’s performance derivatives in the South African market,” says Steffen Knapp, Head of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand.
New Volkswagen Golf 8 R
The new Golf 8 R is powered by a 2,0-litre four-cylinder EA 888 engine with an all-wheel drive and standard features like mobile inductive charging, panoramic sunroof, keyless entry with safe lock, ‘Discover Pro’ navigation system, Wireless App-Connect and Voice Control, 19-inch Estoril alloy wheels, Adaptive Chassis Control including driving profile selection, Light and Vision Package including light assist and Nappa leather R sport seats.
Optional features include IQ. Light LED Matrix headlights, Akrapovič R Performance exhaust, Head-Up Display, Harman Kardon sound system, Parallel Park Assist, Rear Assist with a rearview camera, Blind spot monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Assist and electronically folding side mirrors, Travel Assist with Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control.
Price
Golf R 2.0 TSI 235kW DSG® R912 800
The Golf 8 R comes standard with a 3-year/120 000 km warranty, a 5-year/ 100 000 km EasyDrive Maintenance Plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15 000km.
