From 0 to 100 in 4.6s

VW GOLF R: IT’S THE MOST POWERFUL VERSION YET SOLD IN SOUTH AFRICA

Revised range topper now boasts 228kW of power and 400Nm of torque.

In the four decades since first launching in South Africa, over 350 000 Golfs have been sold locally.

Since the seventh-generation Golf model range was introduced in 2013 the Golf GTI, Golf GTD and Golf R models have, remarkably, made up more than 45% of all Golf sales in SA.

Now Volkswagen is adding to the Golf R performance derivative by increasing the power output from 213kW to 228kW and 400Nm of torque, making it the most powerful Golf sold by Volkswagen South Africa.

The new Golf R rockets from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.

This gain in dynamics is attributable to a fast-shifting seven-speed

DSG and the standard Launch Control feature as well as the overall high engine output.

The Golf R is a benchmark for driver assistance systems in the compact class, employing technologies that significantly improve safety.

These include the optional blind-spot monitor with rear traffic alert, as well as adaptive cruise control with front assist and autonomous emergency braking system.

Standard features include the R designed bumpers, LED headlights and LED tail lights that create a design that gives the Golf R a dynamic look.

The tailpipes are placed further out to the sides, giving the car a wider appearance, the exterior mirror housing caps come in Matte Chrome or, optionally, in

Carbon and there are various 19inch wheel choices.

As with all Golf derivatives, the infotainment systems, such as the optional 9.2-inch Discover Pro with gesture control are available in the Golf R.

Standard on the revised Golf R is the active info display, panoramic sunroof and drive profile selection which includes the sport human machine interface (HMI) feature.

Optional adaptive chassis control offers Sport HMI, which shows current engine parameters such as power output and G-forces.

The Golf R is offered in the Tornado Red, Pure White, Atlantic Blue Metallic, Indium Grey Metallic, Deep Black Pearl Effect Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect and the classic Lapiz Blue metallic paint finish.