2026 Volkswagen Golf R Overview
2026 Volkswagen Golf R Review
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The Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R continue to focus on style and up-to-date tech, along with a power increase to maintain their distinctive position in the competitive hatchback segment. With their balance of everyday usability and engaging performance, these models deliver exceptional value. The GTI continues to define the hot hatch category with its turbocharged powertrain, sophisticated chassis tuning, and practical interior space. The Golf R elevates the formula with additional performance capability and all-wheel drive traction. Both models offer drivers a refined driving experience with German engineering at an accessible price point, plus additional safety for 2026.
2.0T DSG
- 19" 2-Tone Diamond-Turned Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels
- 19" Summer Performance Tires
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass Panoramic 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
- Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
- Rocker Panel Extensions
- Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Metal-Look Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
- Light Tinted Glass
- Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- Wing Spoiler
- Black Grille
- Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Front Fog Lamps
- Cornering Lights
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- LED Brakelights
- Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
- MIB3 Discover Pro AM/FM/HD Radio -inc: touchscreen navigation, WMA/MP3/FLAC player w/USB-C, 12.9" touchscreen multi-function center display w/illuminated sliders, voice control w/vehicle occupant voice enhancement, harman kardon premium sound system w/subwoofer and amplifier, Bluetooth connectivity (for compatible devices), SiriusXM w/360L (w/3-month free trial subscription; 360L services require acceptance of Car-Net terms), capability for in-vehicle 4G LTE enabled Wi-Fi (cellular data plan required; includes limited trial), capability for connected vehicle services (capabilities for certain services vary; requires enrollment or subscription), App-Connect smartphone integration (w/Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink) via USB and wireless App-Connect smartphone integration (for compatible devices) w/multi-phone pairing capability All connected vehicle services are subject to terms and limitations. Some services require a paid subscription. See dealer or vw.com/connected for important details.
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
- Audio Theft Deterrent
- Integrated Roof Diversity Antenna
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Siriusxm Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display
- Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Park Distance Control w/Park Assist Front And Rear Parking Sensors
- Active Side Assist Blind Spot
- Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking)
- Rear Traffic Alert
- Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) Lane Departure Warning
- Collision Mitigation-Front
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Side Curtain Protection Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Restricted Driving Mode/Alerts
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- First Aid Kit
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Back-Up Camera
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- First Aid Kit
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- First Aid Kit
- Back-Up Camera
- Heated & Actively Ventilated Front Top Sport Seats -inc: integrated head restraints, power adjustable driver's seat (including power lumbar support) w/3-position memory function, manually adjustable front passenger seat (including manual lumbar support) and power recline
- Driver And Passenger Ventilated Front Seats
- 8-Way Driver Seat
- 6-Way Passenger Seat
- 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Turbo/Supercharger Boost, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Power Rear Windows
- Sport Heated Leather Steering Wheel
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Compass
- Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
- Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
- Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
- Illuminated Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Perforated Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
- Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Carbon Fiber Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Carbon Fiber Door Panel Insert, Simulated Carbon Fiber Console Insert and Chrome Interior Accents
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Leatherette Door Trim Insert
- Aluminum Gear Shifter Material
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
- Carpet Floor Trim
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Rigid Cargo Cover
- Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
- Cargo Space Lights
- Cargo Space Lights
- FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access
- VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year Tracker System
- Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year Tracker System
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Driver Information Center
- Head-Up Display
- Redundant Digital Speedometer
- Trip Computer
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Redundant Digital Speedometer
- Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
- Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Perimeter Alarm
- Immobilizer
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Air Filtration
- 2.0L TSI DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine -inc: direct fuel injection and engine start-stop system
- 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission w/Tiptronic
- Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
- Full-Time All-Wheel
- Engine Oil Cooler
- Engine Oil Cooler
- 60-Amp/Hr 540CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 140 Amp Alternator
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Automatic w/Driver Control Ride Control Sport Tuned Adaptive Suspension
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 14.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Electro-Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
- MYTHOS BLACK METALLIC
- PURE WHITE
- ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE KIT -inc: booster cables, warning triangle, LED flashlight, multi-tool, work gloves, blanket, poncho, bandages and more (PIO)
- GRAPHITE GRAY
- 19" 2-TONE DIAMOND-TURNED R-DESIGN ALLOY WHEELS (STD)
- 19" GLOSS BLACK PAINTED R-DESIGN ALLOY WHEELS
- VW CARE -inc: Volkswagen prepaid scheduled maintenance contract w/30,000-mile servicing for sedans/hatchbacks
- BLACK BUMPERDILLO PROTECTION PLATE FOR REAR BUMPER (PIO)
- AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK -inc: electronic compass, Download the Smart Home App at homelink.com (PIO)
- LUGGAGE NET -inc: For securing items in the cargo area (PIO)
- RUBBER MATS KIT -inc: Monster Mats (set of 4) and heavy duty trunk liner w/VW CarGo blocks (PIO)
- DYNAMIC WHEEL CENTER CAPS (SET OF 4) (PIO)
- LAPIZ BLUE METALLIC
- BLUE & SOUL BLACK W/DIAMOND PATTERN INSERTS, DIAMOND-PATTERNED CLOTH SEATING SURFACES -inc: ArtVelours seat bolsters
- STANDARD PAINT
- BLACK WHEEL PACKAGE -inc: 19" Gloss Black Painted R-Design Alloy Wheels
- EURO STYLE PACKAGE -inc: Deleted Actively Ventilated Front Seats, Akrapovic Titanium Axle-Back Exhaust, Padded Door Panels w/ArtVelours Inserts, Manually Adjustable Driver's Seat w/Power Recline, manual lumbar support, Panoramic Sunroof Replaced w/Solid Roof
- TITAN BLACK W/BLUE ACCENTS, PERFORATED NAPPA LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
- 33-MONTH SIRIUSXM SERVICE EXTENSION SUBSCRIPTION -inc: Adds to 3-month trial subscription to provide 36 total months of service (requires acceptance of SiriusXM terms) (PIO)
Price
$50,730 MSRP
Body Style
sedan
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Seating
5
Fuel Economy
22 MPG city
31 MPG highway
31 MPG highway
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive