Is this (already?) the swan song for the Golf R? At least in the thermal room? It would appear that a facelifted version of the Golf 8 is not yet planned by the German manufacturer, unless it is offered in the R version, but today there is no obvious reason, except for the hypothetical Euro 7 standard, which should arrive in 2025.
No, the new Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition is a rather nice special version, except that it is reserved for the German market only. The most exclusive version of the Wolfsburg compact uses the same recipe as the “20 Years” version, adding exclusivity.
Built to stand out
The Golf R 333 Limited Edition is recognizable by its yellow metallic paint with contrasting black stickers on the sides. Complementing the already quite interesting picture are 19-inch black “Estoril” light-alloy wheels, which emphasize the Brembo braking system with blue calipers. At the back, we immediately notice the Akrapovic signature quad exhaust.
On board, the Golf R 333 Limited Edition is not much different from the classic Golf R. The only distinguishing element remains the metal plate on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Otherwise, we find the same elements as on board the classic Golf R, with specific seats, contrast stitching and some carbon elements.
Good news for German buyers: there are no options, as all equipment includes, among other things, matrix LED headlights, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function and a 480 W Harman Kardon audio system.
More expensive and not more powerful
Under the hood, the 333 Limited Edition is powered by the same 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine as the other Golf R, but upgraded to 333 hp, as for 20 years. Couple with 420 Nm is transmitted to all-wheel drive through a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Announced from 0 to 100 km/h 4.6 secondsand the maximum speed is 270 km/has well as for 20 years.
As stated above, the 333 Limited Edition can only be ordered in Germany. Orders will be open from June 2, and the first deliveries are scheduled for September. The catalog price reflects the exclusivity of the model with the starting price 76,410 eurosabout 15,000 euros more than in 20 years.
Source: Auto Plus
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