{"id":679423,"date":"2023-04-12T08:36:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T06:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=679423"},"modified":"2023-04-12T08:36:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T06:36:20","slug":"new-golf-r-launching-this-month-heres-how-much-it-will-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/679423\/new-golf-r-launching-this-month-heres-how-much-it-will-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"New Golf R launching this month – here’s how much it will cost"},"content":{"rendered":"

Volkswagen South Africa has announced that the new Golf 8 R will go on sale in South Africa on 25 April 2023, with a starting price of R912,800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The much-anticipated launch of the eighth-generation Golf R comes after its local debut was pushed back over a year due to global component shortages that led to stock constraints.<\/p>\n

“Production constraints and parts shortages severely derailed our launch plans, but we are excited to finally extend the performance range in South Africa with the introduction of the new Golf 8 R,” said the head of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Steffen Knapp.<\/p>\n

The Golf 8 R joins the Golf GTI and the Tiguan R as Volkswagen’s performance derivatives in the South African market.<\/p>\n

Since the Golf R’s launch in South Africa in 2007, VW noted that the hatch had sold close to 6,000 units across South Africa, with the new Golf 8 R’s drive technology topping everything launched in the Golf model range thus far.<\/p>\n

Specs\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new Gold 8 R will offer prospective buyers dozens of premium and updated features.<\/p>\n

Standard features in the Volkswagen Golf 8 R include mobile inductive charging; a panoramic sunroof; automatic LED lights with high-beam assist; and keyless entry and start.<\/p>\n

The Discover Pro infotainment system is also installed, comprising a 10.25-inch configurable driver’s display alongside a 10.25-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, voice control, and satellite navigation.<\/p>\n

This extends to 19-inch Estoril alloy wheels; Adaptive Chassis Control including driving profile selection; Nappa leather R sport seats; and three exterior colours. These colours include Pure White, Lapiz Blue metallic, and Deep Black Pearl.<\/p>\n

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Optional features in the Volkswagen Golf 8 R include IQ.Light LED Matrix headlights; Akrapovi\u010d R Performance exhaust; head-up display; Harman Kardon sound system; parallel park assist; rear assist with a rearview camera; blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert; lane assist and electronically folding side mirrors; travel assist with adaptive cruise control; and an auto emergency braking system.<\/p>\n

Other extras include the Black Performance Package comprising a drift mode, an increased top speed of 270 km\/h and black 19-inch Estoril alloy wheels.<\/p>\n

Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n

A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine will power the new Golf 8 R \u2013 pushing out 235kW and 400Nm with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.<\/p>\n

The Golf 8 R accelerates to 100 km\/h in just 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 250 250 km\/h but can be pushed to 270 km\/h with the optional Black Performance Package.<\/p>\n

The Golf 8 R also comes standard with a 3-year\/120 000km warranty, a 5-year\/ 100 000km EasyDrive Maintenance Plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15,000km.<\/p>\n

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Read: The best and worst-selling bakkies in South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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