This year marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Volkswagen Golf, and the mid-term facelift of the Golf MK8The 5 also officially made its world premiere a few days ago, including the standard version (plug-in hybrid), GTI sport version, GTE plug-in hybrid version, and Variant Touring version, a total of four models, except for the lack of the Golf R.
In order to meet the expectations of users for the Golf family, Volkswagen recently disclosed the official spy photos of the mid-term facelift Golf R, which is still the flagship performance version of the family, inheriting the MK85. At the same time of youthful design, it will also be aimed at ***ea888 2The 0TSI engine has been upgraded to further optimize the power handling. It is reported that the eighth-generation Golf R will be the last generation of the fuel version of the R series, and the subsequent series will gradually develop in the direction of electrification.
Judging from the spy photos, although the test car has a tight camouflage cover, the exterior outline of the whole vehicle and the Golf MK8 that has been unveiled5 unlike any other, including the latest designed IQLIGHT smart headlights, LED strips through, and a backlit "VW" logo, to name a few.
The difference is that this Golf R has a more aggressive aerodynamic package, a more exaggerated front grille, a deflector front lip under the surround, and large black wheels and low-to-profile tires, calipers are also the signature blue color of the R series, and the low-lying body also makes the car look more combative.
At present, the official has not announced specific power information, referring to the current Golf R, the car is equipped with ***EA888 2The strongest version of the 0TSI engine, the maximum power has reached 320 horsepower, the peak torque is 420 Nm (2100-5350rpm), and it is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and a vectored four-wheel drive systemIt can "break 100" in 7 seconds, and it is not afraid of Mercedes-Benz AMG 45 series, BMW M Power series, and Audi SPORT series at all.