Jul 11, 2024

The 2024 VW Golf R gives you the utility of a hatchback with the control and performance of a sports car. In addition to its powerful engine, it has seating for five and many standard features. The Golf R puts a sporty spin on the standard Golf with exterior enhancements like a rear diffuser, unique front bumper, and side skirts.

Explore the Performance and Function of the 2024 Golf R

Power and Handling

The Golf R gives you 315 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque thanks to its capable turbo-four. Standard adaptive suspension minimizes body roll for tight cornering. Choose from a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic that pushes torque to 295 pound-feet. Either way, you’ll enjoy the thrill of getting from zero to 60 in just 4.5 seconds.

The Golf R also gives you up to 31 highway miles per gallon at the pump. Selectable driving modes allow you to fine-tune the car’s performance settings to your preferences.

Interior Space and Amenities

Enjoy many premium features in the Golf R, which is appointed with a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, push-button start, and satellite radio. The stylish front bucket seats have Nappa leather trim with a blue R logo and carbon and blue accents.

The Golf R’s hatchback shape provides generous cargo space. You’ll have almost 20 cubic feet of space in the rear, which expands to 34.5 cubic feet when you fold down the second row.

Infotainment Tech

Inside the cabin of the Golf R, you’ll find a 10-inch digital driver info screen along with a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen. You can take advantage of standard wireless charging, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a nine-speaker Harman Kardon stereo system with satellite and HD radio.

Driver Assistance and Safety

The Golf R comes equipped with some of the latest driver assistance features. State-of-the-art tech in this category includes traffic sign recognition, rear cross-traffic alert, pedestrian and cyclist detection, and blind-spot monitoring. ​You’ll also have adaptive cruise control with a semi-autonomous driving mode, which allows you to maintain a safe following distance within a set speed limit.

A strong, rigid safety cage design with front and rear crumple zones protects the car’s occupants if a collision occurs. The Golf R also has an intelligent crash response system, which automatically turns on the hazard lights, unlocks the doors, and turns off the vehicle’s fuel pump in the event of an accident. Hands-free parallel and perpendicular parking assist makes it easy to slide into any parking space.The VW Golf R landed a spot on the prestigious Car and Driver Editor’s Choice list for 2024. Visit DeMontrond VW in Houston, TX to test drive this sporty performance hatchback today.