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Volkswagen has once again unveiled the Golf R Mk8, ahead of the hot hatch’s debut on November 4. The R will be produced at the automaker’s plant in Wolfsburg alongside the regular models, and will also include the Golf R Variant.
According to the automaker, the Golf R Mk8 will be the most powerful, most dynamic and most efficient than before. It’s tipped for a new 4Motion all-wheel drive system with selective wheel torque control on the rear axle.
This AWD system is controlled by a Vehicle Dynamics Manager that has been tightly integrated with Electronic Front Differential Lock (XDS) and Dynamic Chassis Control. Together, these systems offer “optimal traction characteristics, precise and neutral handling, and precise agility.”
Power comes from the well-known 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder EA888 engine, albeit tuned to its most powerful form. The direct injection mill will get a water-cooled exhaust gas routing built into the turbo in the cylinder head. For departure? Expect more than 330 PS & 400 Nm this time. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission should be standard.
Elsewhere, the new Golf R will continue to feature blue highlights in its cabin, just as its GTI sibling identifies with flashes of red. In addition to some exclusive R highlights, the cabin will remain largely the same as the regular Golf.
Will the Golf R have what it takes to compete with mega hatches like the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S with 421 hp and 500 Nm of torque? Or will there be a more powerful version to be introduced at a later date? Which one will you choose? Let us know below.
Volkswagen Golf R Variant Mk8 estate spyshots
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