2019 Volkswagen Golf R Review Test driving the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R left me bummed when I had to return it. Because it's that much fun to drive. And while it literally has a 'Race mode', it also easily fits the role of a daily commuter. Just a super-quick, incredibly agile daily commuter. Plus, it doesn't scream 'look at me. I'm driving a really fun and fast car. And, I will likely break the law soon!' Continue reading below or click play to hear the complete details of my 2019 Volkswagen Golf R review. And thanks to my dear friends at Ontario Volkswagen for hooking me up with a Golf R for this review! VW Golf R Test Drive & Review Now wrapping up its 7th generation, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R is the top-dog when it comes to the automotive enthusiasts Golf. And I make that top-dog reference because we really cannot bring up the Golf R without giving well deserved 'props' to the Golf GTI. 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Earlier this year I reviewed the 2019 VW Golf GTI Rabbit Edition and was highly impressed. The Rabbit really ran - boy did it run. So, I was excited when my friends at Ontario Volkswagen offered up GTI's more powerful and all-wheel-drive sibling the Golf R for a day of test driving. 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Trim and MSRP Everyone's first question when we're talking about performance vehicles is; 'how much does it cost?' Followed by the second question of; 'what are its options?' But for the 2019 VW Golf R it's kept pretty simple. And that's because the 2019 Golf R doesn't offer any trim level options. Starting MSRP $40,395 - But contact Ontario VW It is, simply the Golf R. Which makes sense considering there are a bunch of options for Golf's initial sporty version, the GTI. "...the starting MSRP for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R is $40,395." Of course, there are various features you can configure but the starting MSRP for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R is $40,395. As always, that's just MSRP. Which, I include as a point of reference but you really shouldn't worry much about it two reasons. First, you've got to get yours configured to your liking. And second, and more importantly, simply go see my pals at Ontario Volkswagen in Ontario, California. Tell them Tom from iDriveSoCal sent you and you'll be glad that you did. Engine, Transmission - Big Difference Between The Golf R & GTI The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R delivers 288-horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. And that coming from a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine. So, the Golf R delivers an additional 60-horsepower over its GTI sibling. The other big delivery point of the Golf R over the GTI is the transmission. The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R delivers 288-horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque... [with] Volkswagen's 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The GTI gives you front-wheel drive whereas the Golf R gives you Volkswagen's 4MOTION all-wheel drive. Plus the Golf R delivers the option of dual-clutch automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. For us purists, the manual is a blast. But the automatic is faster and always easier to commute with. So, when considering which transmission to go with, I find it a bit of a toss-up. 2019 Golf R Fuel Economy And the Volkswagen Golf R's fuel economy is highly respectable. It's rated 21-MPG in the city and 29-MPG on the highway. However, I've come across reports stating drivers are actually reaching 30-MPG on the highway. ...rated 21-MPG in the city and 29-MPG on the highway. Of course, this is with premium fuel, etc. But it's worth stating that the Golf R,
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