Launched at the end of last year, the facelifted Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R is a formidable bit of equipment, packing 310 PS and 400 Nm of torque under its hood from a 2.0 litre TSI engine – gains of 10 PS and 20 Nm from before. For those looking to add a more imposing presence, a Performance package is forthcoming.
The hot hatchback’s engine outputs are unchanged with the Performance pack, though it does include sportier items; an air curtain channels airflow along the Golf R’s side skirts, while around the back, a rear spoiler and rear bumper diffuser also help work the air.
The Performance pack adds a 17-inch brake kit, Race mode, Akrapovic titanium exhaust system, and on-board telemetry displaying G-force, turbocharger boost pressure and engine output. The package also includes variable settings for damper stiffness and steering weight, along with launch control.
Inside, sports seats and carbon-fibre style trim feature within the Golf R cabin, along with a 9.2-inch Discover Pro touchscreen display when higher trim levels are specified. For the driver, a 12.3-inch digital display handles vehicular information. The Golf R Performance package will be a cost option to be made available at a later, as yet-unspecified date.
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Everytime i read Akrapovic, my ear drums opens wide open!
A45 amg 》 all
A45 AMG sure better car than this VW….those who cannot except cant buy mercedes lul
OMG take all my money! I so want this car!
When VW Msia plan to bring in this beast?
Nice… If can get 100K discount straight
overrated tailpipes
Only tail pipe tip or whole cat-back exhaust system?
1) Who Buy a Golf “R” ?! – Probably a guy who does Not want to show Off, quite successful in life, like/enjoy the finer things in life who already own 1/2 cars & used this as his favorite car when he want to “Drive”.
2) Why?!- Bcos it’s a German engineered hot hatch with the ‘R’ insignia that says this is NOT your normal Golf so DON’T play play.
With a 17-inch performance brake(not 17-inch wheels), this car will stop like no other hot hatch. Couple with its renown 4-WD, this R will take corners like a leach sticking on a railroad track.
For less than RM 300k, you can never buy anything with this kind of performance/handling/fun that can seat 4 comfortably.
Malaysia is not at the standard yet. Where our consumer much more prefer Japs type of sports car. TO SHOW BUT NOT TO RUN!!
well said bro. we are not ready and most cannot afford them either.
Volkswagen = Performance. They are the pioneers in turbocharging technology. Almost all the cars in their lineup are turbocharged and they have been in the forefront of forced induction technology and have the edge over even BMW and Mercedes. Only VW uses turbo stratified injection. Mated to a DSG gearbox, you have lightning fast and super crisp gear shifts which translates to sheer driving pleasure.
One moment bash. Another moment praise. Troll.
New civic type r turbo will smoke this german hatchback.My current fd2 non r will smoke it too if I have tyre r engine.
Seriously do you have driving license yet?