“With snappy performance and an understated look, the Golf R is the hot hatch for mature driving enthusiasts.” – Car and Driver
A Tremendous Return
After being on hiatus since the 2019 model year, the Golf R makes a tremendous return for the 2022 model year.
“And for all those years North Americans were denied the Golf R, VW offers a mea culpa: U.S.- and Canadian-spec Golf Rs are offered with a six-speed manual transmission as well as a dual-clutch automatic, while the rest of the world only gets the automatic. (Eat your heart out, Europe.).” – Aaron Gold, Motor Trend
You will be satisfied with the one, fully loaded model that Volkswagen offers to Canadian drivers–with the option to choose between the standard six-speed manual transmission and the optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The Golf R features a refined turbocharged engine under the hood, a practical hatchback body, and a stylish and comfortable interior design.
Never Too Hot to Handle
A new and improved 2.0-litre turbocharged engine delivers 315 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque to drivers of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, which rockets the vehicle from 0 to 97 km/h in just 3.9 seconds.
To provide additional grip and advanced handling capabilities, Volkswagen adds the latest 4Motion all-wheel drive (AWD) system to the Golf R, as well as selectable drive modes–Comfort, Sport, Race, Special, Drift, and Individual–to up the fun factor.
Evolving Exterior Design
Longer and sportier than its predecessor, the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R features a newly evolved architecture, including a sharply raked hood, performance spoiler, R-specific bumper, and new lighting and wheel design to make the vehicle stand out from the crowd.
“The subtle but purposeful design language of the 2022 Golf R communicates its standing as a top-tier performance car while avoiding flamboyant styling that does not offer engineering benefit. Despite its performance capabilities, Golf R is suited to being a daily driver, as comfortable in the school carpool lane as it is on the racetrack.” – media.vw.com
A Sportier Interior
The interior of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R mimics the exterior’s sporty aesthetic with touches such as a thick-rimmed steering wheel, bolstered front seats wrapped in Nappa leather and featuring blue and carbon-look accents, ambient lighting, stainless-steel pedals, and more.
“The cabin design is classic VW, too, with good materials like leather and metal, two supportive Nappa sport bucket seats, and fun features like 30-way ambient lighting. Nearly everything within reach feels premium, which can’t be said of some of the Golf R’s nearest competitors (I’m looking at you, Hyundai Veloster N).” – Jeff Perez, Motor1
Technology at Its Core
Drivers will appreciate the high-tech features that are at the core of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R driving experience. On the dashboard is a touchscreen infotainment system complete with smartphone connectivity, Wi-Fi hotspot, and more. But it is the next-generation safety and driver-assistance technologies that allow drivers to feel more confident on the road. These include travel assist (which combine lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control), side assist, park distance control, park assist, automatic emergency braking, and more.
The power-packed 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is a perfect choice for drivers that crave performance in a vehicle that can also masquerade easily as a daily driver.
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Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications, at any time, without notice.
