The Golf VIII R is the ultimate expression of the current-generation Golf that combines raw power and all-wheel-drive capability, creating the all-around Golf that can take on all comers. However, those who want some extra space should consider the wagon version of today's Golf R, called the Golf R Variant, and it's a poor man's RS4 Avant you want to try.
Priced at 51,585 Euros plus additional costs, the all-new Volkswagen Golf R Variant truly is the Audi RS4 Avant on a budget and it's a high-performance station wagon that combines the fun factor of a Golf R with the added boot for some tailgating parties in case speedo boys threw a Euro-wide road trip.
The Variant possesses the same bits and bobs as its hatchback equivalent, meaning you can still expect the same beefed-up exterior design, minimalist interior, seating for five, not to mention the wide range of driving assists such as the new Travel Assist feature, Adaptive Cruise Control with predictive speed detection, Front Assist, and its IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights, but because this is a Golf Variant on steroids, it's 237-litres more than the hatchback with the rear seats present, and with them folded down, it possesses 1624-liters of boot space.
Like the hatchback, the Golf R Variant is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0L petrol engine that produces 320PS of power and 420Nm of torque. Mated to a 7-speed DSG and a performance-oriented all-wheel-drive system, it does 0-100kph in less than five seconds and an electronically-limited 250kph top speed. It also comes with a rear differential and joy of joys, torque vectoring that allows most to be transferred to the rear wheels. With such balance, the new Golf R delivers a more addictive driving experience for the drivers even when taken on either gravel or snow when needed. And it's driftable so you can send it sideways when you want.
This or the hatchback?
Photo: Volkswagen AG
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