Getting to Know the 20th Anniversary Volkswagen Golf R

How to Find This Iconic Hatchback When Shopping for New Cars for Sale in Houston

If you’ve never test-driven the Volkswagen Golf R before, you’re missing out on one of the slickest and speediest hatchbacks ever offered under the VW banner. Actually, we’ll take that a step further. The Golf R is one of the top hatchbacks of all time – full stop.

Offered with a 6-speed manual transmission, this little whip makes bobbing and weaving through traffic a blast. Equipped with a 2.0L turbo-four engine, the VW Golf R provides drivers with 315 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. It’s perfect for those high-speed interstate merges and taking on tight curves. The light curb weight and torque vectoring 4MOTION® all-wheel drive give the Golf R the type of agility a standard sedan just can’t keep up with.

When people are looking for new cars for sale in Houston that can cut through traffic like butter, we either show them the VW Golf R or the VW Golf GTI. Both are phenomenal in the speed and handling department. Additionally, both cars usually wind up on several editors’ choice and “best of” lists because VW has discovered the sweet spot when it comes to making small and speedy vehicles.

The 20th Anniversary Edition of the Golf R – Coming Soon to a Volkswagen Dealership Near You

For the 2023 iteration of the VW Golf R, Volkswagen has cooked up something special. Next year will be the unveiling of the 20th anniversary edition of the Golf R, which will celebrate this hatchback’s two decades of dominance in the compact hatchback vehicle category.

Hein Schafer, senior VP of product marketing and strategy said, “Twenty years is a significant milestone for the R performance brand of models, and we’re excited to share in a global celebration of two decades of R32 and Golf R heritage. Being the first official worldwide special model for the Golf R, it was important to include our North American Volkswagen performance hatch enthusiasts in this birthday party for the Golf R brand.”

According to a recent press release from the Volkswagen Group, approximately 1,800 units of the VW Golf R 20th anniversary edition will be offered. We suggest checking with a Volkswagen dealership near you to arrange a pre-order; this is the only way to ensure this special edition vehicle is reserved.

Other notable things about the Golf R that drivers can look forward to include:

• North American drivers will have the option for a 6-speed manual transmission
• The Golf R will include signature blue “R” badging on the key fob, steering wheel, and exterior
• Will feature deleted sunroof (to reduce trim weight), genuine carbon fiber interior décor, and glossy black 19-inch wheels

Drivers should expect the 20th anniversary edition of the VW Golf R to build upon the last iteration. It will utilize an advanced MQB chassis (a VW exclusive) and turbocharged 315-horsepower EA888 evo4 TSI® engine. In addition to the 6-speed manual offering, the VW Golf R anniversary edition will also be offered in a 7-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission version. Finally, drivers will have their choice of three colors: Lapiz Blue Metallic, Deep Black Pearl, and Pure White.

The 20th anniversary edition of the VW Golf R will go on sale in Q2 of 2023. It will have an MSRP of $44,940 for the manual transmission model and $45,740 for the 7-speed DSG. Due to the limited offering, we suggest you contact a local Volkswagen dealership near you to make arrangements on your Golf R.

Looking for New Cars for Sale in Houston? Visit VW Cypress!

If speedy hatchbacks aren’t your thing, the good news is that we have plenty of new sedans and SUVs for sale right here at VW Cypress. We have the ultra-affordable and economic VW Jetta and the large-and-in-charge VW Atlas. The best way to check out any of our vehicles is by stopping by our dealership, conveniently located at 19550 Northwest Fwy in Houston.

Not in the market for a new car? As the leading used car dealership near you, we carry a wide variety of used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Additionally, you can find more great deals on VW products and services in our specials section.

Call us at (281) 532-8824 or e-mail us directly using the contact form on our website. For routine maintenance, service, or repairs, please contact the VW service center to make an appointment.

Important notification to our customers: Volkswagen Cypress SALES operations will move to its new location at 11411 Farm to Market 1960 West, Houston TX in December 2022. That same month our SERVICE operations will move to its new location at 10828 Steepletop Drive, Houston, TX, just one minute away from the SALES building!

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