The new 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, with a newly developed torque vectoring 4Motion all-wheel-drive system and a Vehicle Dynamics Manager, is powered by a 315 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. The suspension has been retuned specifically for the vehicle, starting with an 0.8-inch lower ride height than the standard Golf. The car features a strut-type front and a multi-link rear suspension. The car will go on sale in the U.S. as a 2022 model during the latter part of 2021.
