What makes the Golf R special?

The sport seats are heated, ventilated and offer a special R-specific Nappa leather; you also get a heated steering wheel and a standard sunroof, which VW says customers demanded. VW says the Golf R should arrive in the U.S. during Q4 2021, about the same time as we get the Mk8 GTI.

Is the Golf R reliable car?

On the whole, owners report favourably on the Golf R. In our most recent reliability survey, the standard Golf finished midway in the table of family cars, with a respectable score of 75%. Most issues centred on non-engine electrics, but nearly all problems were fixed within a week and under warranty.

Where is the Golf R built?

The Golf R and e-Golf are the only Golf models available in North America still produced in Germany. Other Golf models for the North American market are produced by Volkswagen de México in Puebla, Mexico.

Is Golf R good on fuel?

Considering the supercar levels of performance, fuel economy isn’t bad at all. Under the most recent WLTP test procedure, the DSG auto version of the Golf R has claimed economy of up to 32.8mpg, which is a figure you can expect to achieve in real life if you’re easy with the loud pedal.

Does Golf R require premium fuel?

Some other models that recommend regular gas are The Beetle, Golf, Golf GTI, and Jetta. If you are someone who prefers premium fuel, you are welcome to continue filling your Volkswagen’s tank with this type of gas.

What replaced the Golf R?

Mk8 refers to the model generation of the new Volkswagen Golf R. It’s short for “Mark 8,” with mark being another word for generation. As one might expect, this incarnation is the successor to the Golf R Mk7. It features many innovations analogous to those of the Mk8 Golf GTI.

What does Abt do to a VW Golf?

ABT suspension springs reduce the chassis clearance of the Golf VIII all round by between 25 and 30 mm, depending upon engine and specification. By doing this, not only is the handling improved, but the Golf also takes on a significantly more sporty appearance.

Is the VW Golf GTI a love affair?

For ABT, the GTI is simply a love affair. After all, it has been successfully involved in its tuning right from the start. No wonder, then, that the ABT designers and engineers have been working on the seventh generation of this “ über -Golf” as well. The result is a car that leaves nothing to be desired and is a real eye-catcher.

Is the Volkswagen Golf your the same as last year?

The 2019 Golf R is basically the same as last year. Volkswagen even adds a new special color program —called Spektrum—that unlocks 40 different exterior color options to paint your R. Most of these sweet paint choices were once worn by iconic VW models from history, in addition to the five standard colors.

What’s the difference between Golf GTI and Golf R?

The Golf R mimics the GTI’s new cabin design, which provides a sportier aesthetic than the last-generation Golf. Both have a thick-rimmed steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls that operate a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster with configurable layouts.