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Some cars are just meant to get you from point A to B, but a truly exceptional car is the one that makes you want to hit the road again as soon as you arrive. Enter the Volkswagen Golf R – a beast propelled by a 315-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine, distributing its spectacular urgency to all four wheels.

This isn't just your run-of-the-mill powerhouse. In the bustling landscape of today's car market, the Volkswagen Golf R emerges as the undisputed everyday hot hatch icon. Its winning formula of value for your monthly investment combined with extreme real-world performance creates an unstoppable force on the asphalt.

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2023 Volkswagen Golf R Review - Running Riot

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The Volkswagen Golf R is about as sensible an all-rounder as a 316bhp hot hatch can be, and that’s why it’s absolutely awesome.

The Volkswagen Golf is like that dependable friend you've known forever – always there when you need it, and a true crowd-pleaser where it counts. It has the perfect blend of sugar, spice, and everything nice, making it still one of the most desirable hatchbacks on the market today.

Now in its eighth incarnation, it's no surprise that this hatchback has a dedicated global fan base. But, due to the ever-fluctuating COE (Certificate of Entitlement), local Golf prices have been thrown a curveball, making it a bit of a tougher sell.

The good folks at Volkswagen saw this, and decided to roll out variants that could slide under the more affordable Cat A COE category. We were first introduced to the Golf Life and Life Plus, and now their more attractive sibling has made their way onto the stage. Cue the R-Line.

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Volkswagen Golf R-Line - Sensible Style

IN Volkswagen, Golf, R-Line, Sensible Style, Burnpavement, Burnpavement Reviews

Cat A Golf? Check. Stylish R-Line kit? Check. What more could you possibly need?

Handling wise, the Golf R is pinpoint sharp and definitely feels one notch higher than the GTI. Thanks to the 4Motion four-wheel drive system, ever alert traction control and XDS cross differential lock, you can enter tight corners at speed and also flick the car into a turn without worrying about any understeer. In fact, you might even feel the rear about to throw itself into a drift but like magic, the car will just correct itself. That said, body-roll is still obvious; it’s not the sort that throws you off, but the type that adds more sensation into your drive. If you want something that is more focused on all out grip and controlled body movements, then you might want to look at Renault’s Megane RS instead…

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Rock On | Volkswagen Golf R

IN Volkswagen, VW, Golf, Golf R, R, Veedub, Volkswagen Group Singapore

VW’s ultimate Golf returns — for all family men, there is still hope for non-boring motoring…

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Caltexâ„¢ & Burnpavement.com Caltexâ„¢ Techron Car Decal Program Final Drive!

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We conclude our Caltexâ„¢ Techron car decal program with a final convoy down the bustling lanes of Orchard Road, just before breaking for dinner at East Coast Parkway!

As with all hatchbacks, the Golf is easy to manage and park, mummies who drive will be happy to know that. It also looks fairly non-descript in an HDB carpark so it won't attract any unwanted attention. Side mirrors feature useful parking lamps to illuminate dark spaces.

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Daddies 'R' Us | Volkswagen Golf R

IN VW, Volkswagen, Vee Dub, Golf, R, GTI, R32, Kids

OK, so Keegan thinks the Golf R works. But he's young(ish), single and likes parrots. What about those of us with kids in tow? Will there be enough room to swing it in this Golf?

With the tuned up EA113, Volkwagen fans, especially those of the Golf will appreciate the all-new Golf R's power and torque gains over the outgoing V6, churning out a hefty 256 bhp and 330 Nm. This is also a very significant increase as compared to a stock Mark VI Golf GTI's 210 bhp and 280 Nm. Also, the R goes from zero to 100km/h in a mere 5.7 seconds. Now is that quick enough for you?

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'R' Me Hearties! | Volkswagen Golf R

IN VW, Volkswagen, Vee Dub, Golf, R, GTI, R32

A Golf with an engine that is lighter, cleaner, more economical and more powerful than the previous R32? Shiver me timbers!