Although it officially launched the Golf 8 R alongside the Tiguan R in October last year, Volkswagen didn’t immediately disclose pricing despite confirming specification details of its most powerful R-badged Golf to date.
Price of power
Now though, the local division of Wolfsburg has confirmed that the R will carry a sticker price of R912 800, a price premium of R168 600 over the Golf 8 GTI.
Compared to the sibling though, the R packs more power and grip in the shape of Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system, 235kW/420Nm from the 2.0 TSI engine and 0-100 km/h in a claimed 4.8 seconds.
Top speed is limited to 250 km/h with a recalibrated seven-speed DSG being entrusted with sending the amount of poke to the al four corners.
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Spec
In terms of standard specification, the Golf 8 R receives 19-inch Estoril alloy wheels, the 9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and App-Connect, the Adaptive Chassis Control system, Light and Vision Package, Nappa leather sport seats with R branded headrests, the Digital Pro Cockpit instrument cluster, keyless entry and the panoramic sunroof.
Notable options include the Matrix I.Q. LED headlights, uprated Harman Kardon sound system, Head-Up Display, Akrapovič R Performance exhaust system, folding electric mirrors and the black styling package.
While outfitted as standard with the much-publicised Drift mode, most of the available driver assistance systems are optional and comprise the following:
- Adaptive Cruise Control;
- Lane Assist;
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert;
- Travel Assist;
- Lane Assist;
- Autonomous Emergency Braking System;
- Blind Spot Monitor;
- Front Assist;
- Park Assist;
- Rear Assist with a reverse camera
Colours and warranty
In total, three colours have been availed to the Golf 8 R; Pure White, Deep Black Pearl and the signature Lapiz Blue Metallic.
Included in its price tag is a three-year/120 000 km warranty as well as a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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