The most powerful VW Golf goes on sale
The Volkswagen Golf is a magical car on so many levels, and this Gold R is sure to attain cult status.
With 235kW and 400Nm on tap, you will not see many of these lingering in showrooms.
No, they will be out and about, thrilling their owners and onlookers alike.
Enthusiasts will be able to buy their Golf Rs from April 25 this year.
“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,” said Steffen Knapp, head of the Volkswagen passenger cars brand.
The new Golf 8 R accelerates to 100km/h in just 4.8 seconds, topping out at 250km/h and sporting all-wheel drive. This presents driving exhilaration par excellence.
Standard features in the Volkswagen Golf 8 R include mobile inductive charging, a panoramic sunroof, keyless entry with safelock, a ‘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 packages including light assist, Nappa leather R sport seats as well as a choice of three exterior colours (Pure White, Lapiz Blue Metallic and Deep Black Pearl).
Pricing starts at R912 800 and includes a three-year/120 000km warranty, five-year/100 000km EasyDrive Maintenance Plan and a 12-year anticorrosion warranty. The service interval is 15 000km.
Source: MotorPress
