Volkswagen first introduced the Golf to the world in March of 1974. The successor to the VW Beetle was wildly successful; today it has seen over 35 million units produced worldwide. VW hasn’t been resting easy since 1974. The resemblance is still there in the form factor, but the car itself is wildly different in many ways. That said, a newer R-line has appeared. Let’s look at the new 2022 Volkswagen Golf R in Janesville, WI.
The short answer to whether the Golf R is fast is – yes. It’s built from the ground up for performance. From the custom stitched R logo seats to the high horsepower engine, the 2022 VW Golf R is built for speed. First let’s look at some highlights and stats, and then some other outstanding features.
Highlights | Beginning MSRP |
Seats 5 / 4 doors / Hatchback | $44,090 |
Engine / Horsepower / Torque in lbs.-ft. | Safety System |
R-Tuned 2.0L TSI® 4-cylinder / 315 / 295 | Advanced standard safety and driver assistance features like front collision detection and emergency braking |
Transmission / Drive | Fuel Economy MPG (Miles Per Gallon) City / Hwy |
6-speed manual / 4MOTION® AWD (all-wheel drive) with torque vectoring | 23 / 30 |
Infotainment | Wheels |
Discover Pro touchscreen navigation system with 10" display, proximity sensor, AM/FM/HD radio and voice control | 19” machined aluminum alloy |
Display Cluster | Audio |
VW Digital Cockpit Pro | Harman Kardon premium audio system |
Quarter-mile Time in seconds | 0-60 MPH time in seconds |
12.5 | 3.9 |
The 2022 VW Golf R is loaded with premium performance, technology, and comfort features. It’s also blindingly quick, with a 0-60 time that is usually reserved for supercars that cost ten times as much. Some other standard and available features include:
The list continues! The 2022 VW Golf R is a triumph of modern technology combined with old-school style, power, and agility. Get ready for some fun!
Boucher VW of Janesville can assist you in your VW Golf R buying journey. If we don’t have it in inventory, we can place it on a special order for you. If you’d like to learn more about it or anything else in the Volkswagen family, please contact us.