The current iteration of the Golf R is that which relies on the eighth-generation Golf, which made its world debut in November 2020. The instance proven right here wears the high-performance hatchback’s signature blue paint, and was photographed in Shah Alam, Selangor by paultan.org reader Adam J. The quantity plate additionally seems to be of the sq. format extra generally seen on parallel imports; would this not be an formally represented unit?
In any case, rolling inventory on this explicit Golf R is a set of 19-inch “Adelaide” diamond-turned alloy wheels, somewhat than the “Estoril” models extra generally seen on the all-wheel-drive flagship of the eighth-generation Golf. Signature blue paint apart, different Golf R figuring out cues are current, such because the matte chrome exterior mirror covers, gloss black trim (right here utilized to the rear bumper diffuser), quad exhaust pipes, and naturally, the R badge that’s now centrally situated beneath the Volkswagen roundel.
Under the bonnet, thrust continues to come back provided from an EA888 2.0 litre inline-four turbocharged petrol engine that produces 320 PS and 420 Nm of torque, transmitted to all 4 wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized and all-wheel-drive.
The AWD format will get a extra superior model of the driveline in this Mk8 iteration, now that includes R-Performance Torque Vectoring that may ship as much as 100% to an outdoor wheel for elevated agility. Here, the Vehicle Dynamics Manager controls the XDS digital differential locks, adaptive damping and brake-based torque vectoring to affect the automotive’s dealing with, providing six drive modes in complete, together with a Drift mode.
Drift mode is considered one of two new modes, which because the title implies, permits the motive force to slip the automotive with stability management wound again and a reshuffled energy distribution. The different new mode is Special, meant for the famed Nurburgring Nordscheleife and which summons softer damper settings to optimise management on the undulating German circuit.
Chassis {hardware} particular to the Golf R features a lighter aluminium subframe, 10% stiff springs and dampers, a 20 mm decrease experience top relative to the usual Golf, elevated detrimental camber on the entrance axle in addition to modified transverse hyperlink mounts and hub carriers on the rear suspension, for improved stability and better cornering speeds.
Inside, the most recent Golf R carries over the structure of the usual eighth-generation Golf, the place the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit is paired with a 10-inch Discover Pro touchscreen-operated infotainment system. Blue accents all through the cabin denote the flagship ‘R’ standing.
The earlier, Mk7 facelift Golf R for Malaysia packed 290 PS and 380 Nm of torque, whereas different markets retained the complete 310 PS output; it stays to be seen if this Mk8 iteration will get the complete steady of horses, or proceed to be barely detuned for our market.
GALLERY: Mk8 Volkswagen Golf R
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