2018 Volkswagen Golf R Manual Tested!
Few vehicles in Volkswagen?s current lineup are as divisive among the Car and Driver staff as the Golf R. Even a casual mention risks stirring the office pundits, triggering impromptu sermons dissecting the Golf R?s price versus performance statistics, and quoting heavily from the holy book of the Golf GTI, a deity around these parts. It?s not that the R?s detractors don?t recognize its sublime blend of performance, comfort, and utility?after all, collectively, these same folks continue to vote the Golf R onto our 10Best cars list along with the rest of the Golf lineup?but at $40,635 ($41,735 with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic), its critics say the Golf R simply doesn?t offer the same bang-for-the-buck as the GTI, which starts at $27,265. Equally concerning to some is that it basically looks like a regular-old Golf; if you?re going to cross the $40K threshold, they reason, why not move into a badge that carries more cachet" READ MORE ??
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