2023 Volkswagen Golf R Review

By autogos.com September 22, 2022

The Volkswagen Golf R, with its 315 horsepower, is one of the finest at making bellies flutter.

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Volkswagen Golf R

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Engine

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Fuel Economy

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Interior

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Performance

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2023 Volkswagen Golf R Review

Automobile

The Volkswagen Golf R, with its 315 horsepower, is one of the finest at making bellies flutter.

Volkswagen Golf R

$45,385

Volkswagen Golf R

Engine

Fuel Economy

Interior

Performance

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