2023 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 20 YEARS TSI 4MOTION SA

The idea of a fast Volkswagen Golf began as an underground skunkworks project in 1975 that went on to become the original hot hatch. Now, over 48 years later, the segment is still defined by Volkswagen’s flagship performance Golf model.

Built to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the iconic Golf R32, the 20 years Edition features an array of styling and performance enhancements over the conventional MK8 Golf R.

With £5,400 of extras over a standard Golf R, the 20 Years edition comes equipped with optimised engine tuning and a 13PS Power increase, ’20 Years’ Styling including exclusive blue badging, Genuine Carbon Fibre Interior Package, ’20 Years’ Puddle Lights and the must-have R Performance Package.

The £2,050 R Performance Package adds 19in Estoril black alloy wheels, a larger rear spoiler, reprogrammed progressive steering and a top speed increase to 167mph. However, the real game changer of the package is the addition of two selectable driver modes. These utilise the car’s advanced rear axle torque vectoring differential to allow up to 100% of the torque to the rear outside wheel in the track-only ‘Drift’ mode, or can be switched to a special setting configured for the highest performance around Germany’s famed Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack.

Featuring a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine mated to an intelligent four-wheel-drive system with seamlessly-shifting DSG gearbox, the Mk8 Golf R 20 Years offers supercar rivalling all-season speed in a highly practical hatchback body, making it the very pinnacle of the breed.

This particularly sublime example, drenched in a flawless coat of Lapiz Blue metallic paint, takes the R recipe, and adds an even spicier ingredient in the form of a Racingline ECU Tune with supporting modifications to boost the power of this uber-rare golf to 432PS, costing £2,967.

Adding to this stunning specification is an additional £5,160 of factory options on top of the 20 Years Specification. Highlights include the Heated and Cooled Carbon/Nappa Leather R Performance Sports Seats, Winter Package with Heated Steering Wheel, Reversing Camera and Heads up Display.

This low mileage example will be in simply exquisite order after undergoing Automotive Addiction’s in-house 100-hour preparation process, including multi-stage paint correction for a utterly jaw-dropping finish, we truly believe this is the very best Golf R on the market today, so please take the time to view our comprehensive walkaround video, and be sure to contact us without delay if you wish to discuss this vehicle further or secure it with a deposit.

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Factory Optional Extras (£5,160):

Lapiz Blue Metallic Premium Paintwork (£885)

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Head-Up Display: Driving information incl. current speed is projected onto the windscreen (£635)

Keyless Entry with Push Start Button (£415)

Rear-View Reverse Camera (£300)

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Wireless Smartphone Charging

Smartphone Interface App-Connect (Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wired Android Auto)

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R Performance Sports Seats in Carbon/Nappa Leather (£2,610):

-Heated and Air Conditioned Front Seats

-Drivers Seat with Electronic Adjustment and Memory Settings

-Comfort Access for Drivers Seat

-Electronic Lumbar Support

-Blue Accents to Seats

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Winter Package with Heated Steering Wheel (£315):

-Heated Front Seats

-Heated Steering Wheel

-Heated Windscreen Washer Jets

-3-Zone Air-Care Climatronic with Rear Air Conditioning Control Panel

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Matrix (IQ.Light) LED Headlights with LED Rear Lights:

-(Matrix LED Technology with Advanced High-Beam Assist) 22 individually-controlled LEDs that adapt to the environment by switching on and off to provide optimum lighting without dazzling other road users or the driver, whilst all other segments of the high-beam remain active

-Dual (u-shaped) LED Daytime Running Lights

-Dynamic Sequential Indicators: Front & Rear

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Driver Assistance Package:

-Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Automatic Distance Regulation, using radar sensors to maintain required distance between vehicles ahead by braking/accelerating.

-Lane Assist with Road Edge Detection: Detects Lane boundary markings and helps the driver to stay in lane with gentle steering intervention.

-Side Assist with Blind Spot Indicator: Warns Driver when changing lane that there is a vehicle in their blind-spot with a yellow light in the door mirror.

-Rear Traffic Alert: Warns the driver of vehicles approaching from the sides when reversing. The system first alerts the driver visually and then acoustically. A brake jolt is applied if a potential collision is detected.

-Emergency Assist: Detects if a driver is inactive then warns the driver visually and acoustically before the system takes over and automatically brings the car to a standstill.

-Adaptive Travel Assist: Combines Adaptive Cruise Control & Lane Assist to support the driver with braking/accelerating to maintain distance between vehicles ahead. It also helps the driver stay in lane with gentle corrective steering intervention. Driver can disable or override this system at any time.

-Auto Emergency Braking Front Assist w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring

-Traffic Jam Assist

-Speed Limit Display (Dynamic Road Sign Display)

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R Performance Flat-Bottom Leather Steering Wheel with R Drive Select Button

Leather Doorcard Panel Inserts with Leather Doorcard Armrests

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VW 10.25inch Digital Cockpit Pro with Navigation View (R Performance Digital Cockpit Layout with Central Rev Counter)

VW Drive Select (Driving Modes: Comfort, Sport, Race & Individual plus two Special Modes)

Ambient (Multi-Colour) Interior LED Lighting Package: 30 Selectable Colour Configurations

Electric Folding, Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors

Illuminated Front Grill with Light Bar

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Discover Media Navigation Infotainment System

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R Performance (20mm lowered) Suspension: R-specific dampers

R Performance (357mm) Front Brake Discs with Aluminium Bells

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R Performance Torque Splitting (Vectoring) Rear Differential for variable power distribution to each wheel

R Performance XDS-Plus Mechanical (Electronically Controlled) Front Differential Lock

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Golf R 20 Years Specific Specification (£5,400) In Addition To Factory Optional Extras:

Power increase to 333PS (13PS more than Standard Golf R)

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R Performance Package (£2,050):

-Motorsport design Rear Spoiler in Gloss Black

-Nürburgring Mode: Special driving mode which optimises all aspects of the drivetrain and chassis for the Racetrack

-Drift Mode: Can send up to 100% of torque to either rear wheel to provoke oversteer

-Top Speed restriction increase to 167mph

-R Pack configuration to Progressive Steering

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19inch 8J ‘Estoril’ Alloy Wheels: Gloss Black (£890)

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Genuine Carbon Fibre Interior Trim Package: Dashboard and Door Inlays

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20 Years Specific Badging:

-Blue ‘R’ Front Grille Badge

-Blue ‘R’ Rear Badge

-Blue ‘R’ Steering Wheel Badge

-Blue ‘R’ Badges on Front Wings

-Blue ‘R’ Emblems on Keys

-20 Year Emblems on B Pillars

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20 R Puddle Light Projection

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Modifications (£2,967):

Racingline Software Stage 2 Low Torque ECU Tune: 432PS/629nm Torque Dyno-Proven (£720)

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Forge Motorsport Carbon Fibre Engine Cover (£500)

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Milltek High-Flow Downpipe (£650)

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Racingline R600 Intake System, Turbo Elbow and Intake Pipe (£700)

Racingline Oil Cap (£80)

Racingline Brake Fluid Cap (£80)

Racingline Coolant Cap (£92)

Racingline Washer Bottle Cap (£80)

Racingline Dipstick (£65)