Most ordinary vehicles struggle to do one thing well, let alone two. But the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R is no ordinary vehicle.
The Golf R is a performance-focused hatchback that effortlessly blends style, speed, and utility into one compelling package. It’s the type of car that’s just as comfortable whipping around corners as it is to loading up bags at the grocery store.
In fact, it’s numerous talents are exactly why the 2016 Golf R was recently named a “2016 All-Star” by Automobile Magazine, a leading automotive lifestyle print and online brand.
Too often performance vehicles struggle to provide a well-rounded experience for drivers, often focusing too heavily on speed and little else. The 2016 Volkswagen Golf R is different, and is lauded for being both practical and packing a performance punch.
“Volkswagen Golf R wowed us with its potent performance on both road and track,” said Mike Floyd, Editor-in-Chief, Automobile in a press release. “But more than that, it’s also an incredibly practical package that can haul the mail as well.”
Power You Control
Of course, the Golf R is more than capable of letting loose. It’s the most powerful version of the Golf ever to be sold in the U.S. market, and features an even more advanced version of Volkswagen’s EA888 four-cylinder turbocharged and direct-injection TSI® 2.0-liter engine. Volkswagen fans will recognize this engine as it’s the same one used in the popular Golf GTI.
Boasting 292 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, the R model is also fuel-efficient, with an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy rating of 31 mpg with the six-speed manual transmission.*
Tech That Matters
The Golf R’s impressive technology extends to the inside, where occupants can enjoy a suite of new connectivity features that includes USB and VW Car-Net® App-Connect technology.
For added safety and peace of mind, the 2016 Golf R features newly available diver assistance systems. These include Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist), Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, and Park Distance Control (Park Pilot).
Additional safety systems are not required to get the very best out of the Golf R. In fact, the 2016 Golf R (along with the Golf, Golf GTI and Golf SportWagen models), earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
If you're looking for a vehicle that emphasizes power and practicality in equal measure, you've found it in the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. For more information on this or any of our other award-winning Volkswagen models, be sure to contact us online or visit 3Birds Template at 505 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
*22 city/31 highway mpg (2016 Golf R 2.0L TSI®, 6-speed manual transmission). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
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