If you're attracted to the stylish and versatile hatchback design of the VW Golf, but desire something with some serious performance "kick," then we recommend you check out the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R in Orange County CA. The Golf R is the most powerful and fuel-efficient production Golf ever in the United States, getting exceptional performance from its turbocharged engine. It also offers a wealth of advanced technology, including the innovative MIB II infotainment system and driver assistance features. If you live in San Juan Capistrano, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Anaheim or anywhere else in Orange County and would like to get behind the wheel of the 2017 Golf R, then don't hesitate to contact us at Capistrano Volkswagen!
With the 2017 Golf R's EA888 four-cylinder turbocharged and direct-injection TSI 2.0-liter engine, you can count on an exhilarating ride. Volkswagen's engineers boosted power to 292 horsepower, creating one of the most powerful four-cylinder production engines in the world. When equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, the Golf R reaches 60 mph from rest in 5.3 seconds, an improvement of 0.4 seconds over the old car. With the six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, the car completes the sprint in just 4.9 seconds. The Golf R also comes with the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system, which helps give the Golf R impressive handling and excellent traction.
Performance | Driver Assistance (standard on Golf R with DCC and Navigation) | Interior Features |
EA888 four-cylinder turbocharged and direct-injection TSI 2.0-liter engine | Adaptive Cruise Control | Ambient lighting in door trim |
292 horsepower | Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic | Illuminated light-blue tachometer and speedometer needles |
0-60 time of 4.9 seconds (with DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission) | Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking | MIB II touchscreen infotainment system |
4Motion all-wheel-drive system | High Beam Control | Volkswagen Car-Net App-Connect |
Inside the Golf R, drivers and passengers can enjoy a stylish and comfortable ride. The decorative inlays of the dashboard and door trim panels feature a “Carbon Touch” design. Ambient lighting is also integrated in the door trim panels as standard. The doorsill kickplates, pedals and foot support are designed with a stainless-steel look. The most powerful Golf is equipped with front sport seats with 12-way power adjustment for the driver and leather seating surfaces integrated with “R” logo embroidering. One of the most technologically advanced features of the Golf R comes in the form of its MIB II touchscreen infotainment system with USB and Volkswagen Car-Net App-Connect, which offers a state-of-the-art suite of connected vehicle services and features.
With the 2017 Golf R with DCC and Navigation, you'll benefit from a plethora of standard driver assistance features, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, front and rear Park Distance Control, Lane Departure Warning and High Beam Control. Blind Spot Monitor uses two radar sensors at the rear of the vehicle to scan the approaching traffic and help warn drivers of potential danger in adjacent lanes, while the Rear Traffic Alert system not only helps alert the driver to stationary and moving vehicles directly behind, but also helps detect vehicles approaching from the side that may be difficult for the driver to see while reversing. If you'd like to learn more about the 2017 Golf R or wish to take this high-performance hatchback for a test drive, then feel free to get in touch with us at Capistrano Volkswagen!