THE LONG-RUNNING MARK 7.5 Golf R will finally be replaced next year and to mark its passing, VW will be offering a limited number in eye-searingly bright hand-painted custom colours. The price is a not unreasonable $57,990 (plus on road costs) for what is a cracking little car.
Of the 450 units of this last special edition, 150 will be available in a choice of three previously unavailable colours. These are: Victory Blue; Viper Green metallic (recalling the Scirocco R); and Violet Touch Pearlescent.
These shades are Volkswagen Colour Concept custom orders for which the car is removed from the assembly line to be hand-painted in a specialised factory shop before it being returned to the line for completion. This option is $300.
The bulk of the Golf R Final Editions available come in three familiar R colours: Pure White; Lapiz Blue Metallic; and Deep Black Pearl Effect, all available at no additional cost.
Regardless of colour, in addition to the usual Golf R standard equipment, all Golf R Final Editions come with 19-inch Black Pretoria lightweight alloy wheels; Gloss Black door mirrors; ‘Carbon’ Nappa leather appointed upholstery; and Dynaudio premium audio system.
“No other mass volume manufacturer could offer such a bespoke finish,” Volkswagen Product Marketing Manager Jeff Shafer said. “As ever with Golf R special editions, we’ve added value for as small a premium as possible over the standard R.”
The Golf R Final Edition is on sale now. The standard Golf R hatchback remains on sale from $55,490 (plus on road costs).
The Golf R is Australia’s most successful compact performance car. Of 14,335 Golf hatchback and wagon sales in 2019, Golf R variants made up some 14 percent or 2035 sales, of which 1702 were hatchbacks.
Golf R Final Edition hatchback
- 19-inch Black Pretoria alloy wheels
- Carbon Nappa leather appointed upholstery
- Gloss Black door mirrors
- Dynaudio premium audio
- Dark tinted rear side and rear window glass
- R Final Edition badge
- 213kW/380Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
- 7-speed DQ381 wet-clutch DSG
- 4MOTION all-wheel drive
- Heated front seats
- Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory function
- LED headlights with Dynamic cornering lights
- Dynamic Light Assist
- R Body styling
- 9.2″ satellite navigation system with gesture control and voice control
- Dark tinted rear and rear side windows
- Metallic and Pearl effect paint
- Exterior mirrors with memory function
Options
| Colour Concept special colour | $300 |
| Panoramic electric glass sunroof | $1,900 |
All new Volkswagens come with a five year/unlimited kilometre warranty and the option of three- or five-year Care Plan service packages.
Once we have tested and assessed the new Volkswagen Golf R Final Edition, seniordriveraus will bring you a comprehensive review, including everything the over-50 driver needs to know.