Rebel Editor April 11, 2023

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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.

Volkswagen finally prices Golf 8 R
Golf R will be offered in three colours; Pure White, Deep Black Pearl and the signature Lapiz Blue Metallic. Image: Volkswagen

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.

Volkswagen finally prices Golf 8 R
Interior comes with a number of features not standard on the GTI. Image: Volkswagen

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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