Volkswagen Launches Golf R and Tiguan R: Details Here


Golf MK 8 R and Tiguan R continue the German giant’s hot hatch history.

Golf R comes with more power (235kw/400Nm) with a 0-100 of 4.8seconds, aided by its wet clutch 7-sp DSG, and 4Motion AWD.

The $65,990 RRP includes all the usual driver and safety aids with the only options being a sunroof at $1900 and Harmon Kardon sound at $1000.

Tiguan now comes in an R version with the drivetrain from Golf R, and a 0-100 of 5.1 seconds. It comes with a $68,990 RRP, a sunroof at$2000, and Harmon Kardon at $1000 as the only options.

You can get it in the Lapis Blue that R’s are known for, with Pure White, Metallic Reflex Silver, Dolphin Grey, and Deep Pearl Black rounding out the colour palette. All colour choices comes as no-cost selections.

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ABOVE: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R and Tiguan R

Tiguan r and Golf R come with specification worthy of their lofty price tags including:

  • IQ Mtrix LED headlights,
  • Parking assist, travel assist
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Drive modes
  • 9” Discover Pro
  • HUD
  • Discover Pro cockpit (digital driver’s display)
  • 12-way heated Nappa front seats.
  • Tri-zone climate control
  • 21” alloys
  • R Brakes
  • R button (on steering wheel for drive modes with a hard press for Race Mode)
  • 4Motion AWD with R-Performance torque vectoring
  • 0L EA888 Turbo TSI 4-cylinder petrol engine
  • 7-Speed wet clutch DSG
  • Steering wheel gear paddles

Look for our reviews coming up over the next few months.

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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