The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R - in pictures

  • Eye of the R: the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is in showrooms now.
    Eye of the R: the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is in showrooms now.
  • The car is equally at home on the road and racetrack.
    The car is equally at home on the road and racetrack.
  • The Golf R has a new all-wheel drive system.
    The Golf R has a new all-wheel drive system.
  • The R generates 320hp from its two-litre TSI engine.
    The R generates 320hp from its two-litre TSI engine.
  • The R insignia
    The R insignia
  • The new R has been fitted with a motorsport-style front spoiler
    The new R has been fitted with a motorsport-style front spoiler
  • Colour options include Deep Black Pearl-Effect and Lapiz Blue Metallic, seen here, and Pure White.
    Colour options include Deep Black Pearl-Effect and Lapiz Blue Metallic, seen here, and Pure White.
  • Volkswagen has digitalised most of the displays and controls in the R
    Volkswagen has digitalised most of the displays and controls in the R
  • The Golf R goes from 0-100 kilometres per hour in 4.8 seconds.
    The Golf R goes from 0-100 kilometres per hour in 4.8 seconds.
  • The standard model comes with 18-inch wheels.
    The standard model comes with 18-inch wheels.
  • Getting some speed up at Dubai Autodrome.
    Getting some speed up at Dubai Autodrome.
  • The R features dynamic turning lights.
    The R features dynamic turning lights.
  • That R insignia finds its way into a number of places both inside and out.
    That R insignia finds its way into a number of places both inside and out.
  • The R features dual left and right chrome exhaust pipes.
    The R features dual left and right chrome exhaust pipes.
  • Drifting is not a problem, as you can go around corners a lot faster.
    Drifting is not a problem, as you can go around corners a lot faster.
  • The R's blue brake calipers.
    The R's blue brake calipers.
  • The sporty seats are made in black with blue details.
    The sporty seats are made in black with blue details.
  • The cabin has a 10-inch touchscreen with voice-controlled satnav and plenty of safety features.
    The cabin has a 10-inch touchscreen with voice-controlled satnav and plenty of safety features.

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