Test Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R

2022 Volkswagen Golf R in Lapiz Blue Metallic
2022 Volkswagen Golf R Class:

Sporty/Performance Car Miles driven: 449 Fuel used: 22.2 gallons Real-world gas

economy: 20.2 mpg CG Report Card Room and also Comfort B Power and also Performance A Fit and also Finish A Gas Economy B-Value B Report-card qualities are originated from an agreement
of test-driver assessments. All qualities are versus other cars in the very same course. Worth quality is for details trim level reviewed, and also may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impacts of the entire model lineup. Big & Tall Comfort Large Guy A Tall Guy B+Big & Tall convenience ratings are for front seats only.”Big”score based on male tester weighing about 350 pounds,”Tall”score based upon 6′

6″- & tall male tester. Drivetrain
Engine Specs 315-horsepower 2.0 L Engine Type
Turbocharged 4-cylinder Transmission 6-speed
manual Drive Wheels AWD Driving mix: 70 %city, 30% highway EPA-estimated fuel economic climate: 20/287/23(mpg city/highway/combined )Fuel kind: Premium gas Base price:$ 43,645(not including$995 destination cost )Options on test car: None Cost as evaluated:$ 44,640 Extra Golf rates and accessibility info Quick Hits The great: Thrilling drive experience,

excellent driving position , common AWD The excellent: Cabin fit and coating , a lot of

cabin storage space The not so good: Complicated electronic user interface, pricey for a Golf, needs costly premium-grade gasoline

CG Says: Volkswagen brings

back the high-performance R variation of its Golf portable hatchback in upgraded type for

2022, with more power as well as race-inspired functions

. The Golf R had actually been on hiatus considering that

the 2019 model year. Volkswagen has ceased the regular Golf models in the U.S., leaving

only the R and also stylish GTI versions readily available here. The Golf GTI is covered in a separate review. Volkswagen Golf R The Golf R is sold in just one fully equipped version, with the only considerable choice being automated or hand-operated transmission. The single engine is a turbocharged

2.0-liter 4-cylinder that makes

315 horse power– 27 hp greater than the previous Golf R’s powerplant. This engine pairs with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. As before, all Rs have four-wheel drive. For 2022, the drive-mode system includes a”drift setting”that changes the AWD and also stability-control settings to make it possible for rear-wheel-drive driving dynamics. Volkswagen Golf R The interior is geared up with a 10.2-inch configurable electronic gauge cluster as well as several capacitive touch-sensitive controls in place of physical buttons and also buttons– a setup not all chauffeurs love. Natural leather upholstery, a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection, as well as Wi-Fi are all standard features. Additionally standard are a variety of safety-tech attributes, including adaptive cruise ship control, lane-keeping assist, and also blind-spot monitoring.

Volkswagen Golf R With copious power, great handling, and a very reliable all-wheel-drive system, the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is well matched for vehicle drivers that want exhilarating efficiency in a small hatchback bundle. A plus is the Type R’s sophisticated, upscale feel, which assists it stand out from various other high-performance mainstream-brand small cars. That said, there is no “spending plan” variation, and also the R’s price tag push right into premium-brand territory, pitting it versus some likewise amazing cars and trucks that have tonier nameplates. Given that truth, the Golf R will probably discover its greatest audience amongst those that are already marketed on Volkswagen’s unique flavor of high performance.

Essentially, the Golf R is an enjoy drive. Not quite Mazda/Honda slick, the 6-speed guidebook transmission rows with the equipments with firm precision. Furthermore, the clutch engages with foreseeable crispness, assisting to smooth around community driving and maintaining points plenty flashy.

Volkswagen Golf R In grand Volkswagen tradition, the Golf R leans a little extra in hard edges than some chauffeurs might anticipate, however the activity corresponds and predictable, and does not inhibit aggressive driving. Like Golfs of the past, outside visibility is excellent to all edges, an encouraging problem when rates climb on ramps and also when merging. We wish the fundamental rate of our examination car had actually come in under $40,000. We’re torn in between thinking the Golf R is a warm hatch, or a modern Ford Mustang awesome. Thinking the latter helps us warrant the cost.

Volkswagen will certainly add a 20^th Anniversary Edition of the Golf R to the schedule for 2023. More on that particular as its intro nears.

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Composed by: The Daily Drive personnel on November 1, 2022.