More power and a lot of work went into the details: Volkswagen presents the facelift of the top sports model Golf R, which will also be available as an estate and as an exclusive "Black Line" special model. We were able to take a look at all the models in advance and even take a seat. Exterior | Engine | Wheels | Chassis | Interior As usual, Volkswagen has left the exterior with subtle retouching so as not to make the predecessor look unnecessarily old.
The 2024 models can be recognised above all by the redesigned front end with the eye-catching side air curtains and the new headlights already familiar from the facelift of the normal Golf, which are connected by an illuminated bar. All Golf R models are now equipped with LED Plus headlights as standard. For the first time, the R also has an illuminated VW logo at the front.
The changes at the rear are limited to a new design of the lights, which are now available with customisable welcome lights for the first time. The models with the "Performance Package" can also be recognised at the rear by a particularly large, air-flow roof edge spoiler that optimises downforce. The exhaust system remains the familiar four-flow standard version as well as the optional Akrapovic system, which now sounds somewhat throatier.
The appearance of the eye-catching diffuser could be somewhat spoilt by a hitch, as the Golf R is available for the first time with a trailer coupling that can tow up to 1,900 kg. There have also been changes to the eng.