Volkswagen on Thursday introduced a particular version Golf R commemorating 20 years of the all-wheel-drive sizzling hatchback. The aptly named 2023 VW Golf R twentieth Anniversary Version goes on sale within the U.S. this fall, with a deliberate manufacturing run of about 1,800 items.
Marking the anniversary of the 2002 European launch of the Golf R’s predecessor, the R32, the twentieth Anniversary Version deletes the sunroof that is customary on different Golf R fashions. This removes some weight from the automotive’s highest level, to decrease the middle of gravity.
2023 Volkswagen Golf R twentieth Anniversary Version
Different exterior adjustments embrace a gloss black end for the 19-inch wheels, that are wrapped in the identical 235/35 summer time tires as the usual Golf R, “20 R” puddle lights, and a smattering of blue-finished “R” logos.
The twentieth Anniversary Version is offered in Lapiz Blue Metallic, Deep Black Pearl, and Pure White. For a little bit of distinction, the mirror caps are completed in Lapiz Blue on Deep Black Pearl and Pure White vehicles, and gloss black on Lapiz Blue vehicles.
The inside provides carbon-fiber trim items for the dashboard and entrance door panels—the primary time this has been carried out in a manufacturing VW. The steering wheel and key fob get “R” logos as effectively.
2023 Volkswagen Golf R twentieth Anniversary Version
The particular version is mechanically unchanged, retaining the EA888 2.0-liter turbo-4 from the usual Mk8 Golf R, with output unchanged at 315 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. Europe is getting a particular Golf R with barely extra energy, however solely the U.S.-market twentieth Anniversary Version might be accessible with a 6-speed handbook transmission (a 7-speed dual-clutch computerized can be accessible).
Costs begin at $46,035 with the handbook gearbox and $46,835 with the dual-clutch transmission (all costs embrace vacation spot), a rise of $650 over the usual Golf R with both transmission.
