2023 Volkswagen Golf: The Volkswagen Golf sees the addition of a new 40th (20th for R) Anniversary Edition, but otherwise remains unchanged for 2023. The VW Golf will only be offered in GTI and R trims in the States starting in 2023. The Golf is a compact car that seats 5 and is only available as a 4-door hatchback. Competitors include the Honda Civic, Hyundai Veloster, Mazda 3 hatchback and Subaru WRX. A high-performance variant is available.
Five trims are offered: S, 40th Ann., SE, Autobahn, and R. Two engines are available: A turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that makes 241 horsepower and a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that makes 315 horsepower in the Golf R. Both pair to either a standard 6-speed manual transmission or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
The Golf R is the high-performance, range-topping model of the Golf lineup, and is hailed as one of the best-performing, most capable hot hatchbacks in production. It can do 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, according to VW. Pricing ranges from $31,000 to $50,000.
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