Model Preview
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R is set to arrive without any major changes for the new model year. Instead, the 2024 model year marks the last time the Golf R will be available with a manual transmission. Shoppers who want to be able to row through the gears on their own behind the wheel of a Golf R should purchase a model before the gearbox disappears forever.
The exterior design of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R won’t change compared to the current model that’s on sale. The hot hatchback will continue to have a sporty, yet upscale design. The front end features rounded taillights that sit below a horizontal lightbar, a slim grille, and a wide front air intake. The side of the Golf R features enlarged fenders, silver mirror caps, and sporty 19-inch wheels. At the back, the Golf R has a large rear spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, and R-shaped taillights.
Volkswagen isn’t making any changes to the Golf R’s interior design for 2024. Compared to other high-performance hatchbacks, the Golf R has a premium look with upscale materials, great build quality, and a modern design. The Golf R’s angular dashboard has a center console that’s slightly canted toward the driver, making the central touchscreen easier to reach. The Golf R has touch-capacitive controls that look sleek but can be difficult to use. Stainless steel pedal caps and a thick flat-bottom steering wheel highlight the Golf R’s high-performance character.
On the tech front, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R will continue to come with the same tech features as the current model that’s on sale. The Golf R comes with a 10-inch touchscreen, a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, nine audio speakers, a wireless charging pad, Bluetooth, four USB ports, satellite radio, and an HD radio.
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R will come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s rated at 315 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to all four wheels through an all-wheel-drive system. The engine can be paired with a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
When it comes to safety features, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R should continue to come with parking sensors, forward collision warning, pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, automatic high-beam assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a head-up display, and park assist.
Model Pricing & Release Date
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R will start at $46,605 and is currently available.
Other high-performance cars include the Toyota GR Corolla, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai Elantra N, Honda Civic Si, and Subaru WRX.
Pictured: 2023 Volkswagen Golf R