The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is a fast, planted, and practical hot hatchback. However, will it hold its own against the upcoming 2023 Honda Civic Type R?
The Volkswagen Golf R is widely renowned as one of the best performance hatchbacks you can buy. Typically, it isn't a budget pick. However, this one just sold for an amazing price.
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The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R has a bit more power, tech, and refinement than the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, but the latter should be the more engaging AWD hot hatch.
The engine covers on some 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTIs and Golf Rs can get loose and melt, leading to potential engine fires. So, Volkswagen is issuing a recall.
Volkswagen only brought over 5000 examples of the Mk5 R32, but the AWD hot hatch is still a comfortable, refined, and practical performance car. And its VR6 engine remains a burbly icon to this day. Plus, as the 2008 R32 on Bring a Trailer demonstrates, it's more affordable than the Golf R or Mk4 model.
The 2012-2013 Mk6 Volkswagen Golf R doesn't have the R32's VR6, but this AWD hot hatch packs even more power and refinement. And used ones like the 2013 model currently listed on Cars & Bids offer arguably more fun than the 2022 model for less money.
For its beauty and performance on the road, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a fan favorite. The Golf GTI is an affordable sport hatchback with a long history.
The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is even more powerful, faster, and refined than before. But while its solid chassis, brakes, suspension, and AWD make it supremely capable, they also might make it too capable to be truly involving. And its capacitive-touch controls are a significant flaw.
The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R comes equipped with many new features, including a powerful new 2.0-liter turbocharged direct-injection engine. This translates to a faster speed and quick acceleration. Additional performance upgrades include the new vehicle dynamics settings and new rear-axle torque vectoring feature, which help with handling and cornering abilities.