The 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI will start at $31,495 in Canada while the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R will start at $44,995. Both models have been completely redesigned and feature new technologies to improve handling, luxury, and performance.
Already known as two of the most dynamic and fun sports cars on the market with an unbeatable price/performance ratio, the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R get more power this year from their shared 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder. The 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI delivers 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, an improvement of 13 horsepower over the last GTI. The Golf R gets 315 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque with the dual-clutch DSG gearbox, and 280 pound-feet of torque with the six-speed manual. The Golf R gets to 100 km/h in under 5.0 seconds.
The Golf GTI and Golf R feature a new Vehicle Dynamics Manager system which improves handling while the GTI gets a torque-sensing limited slip differential to improve power delivery. The Volkswagen Golf R gets a new rear axle torque-vectoring system that can send up to 100% of the available torque to the rear wheels and in the process create a “drift” mode.
The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R and GTI also get more luxury features including a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit, 30-colour ambient lighting options, and fully-touch interfaces. Give us a call today to learn more about the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R and GTI today!