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Status quo of the Golf class. Volkswagen R presents the most powerful Golf models of our time: the new Golf R and the new Golf R Variant with 245 kW (333 PS). The new maximum output corresponds to an increase of 10 kW compared with the direct predecessors. As standard. This power has so far only been available in exclusive special models. The Golf R Variant has never before been available with this amount of power. The times for the classic sprint from 0 to 100 km/h have thus now been shortened to 4.6 and 4.8 seconds (Variant) respectively. In the latest generation too, the top speed can be increased by 20 km/h to 270 km/h by adding the Performance package. This makes the Golf R models the world’s fastest Volkswagens together with the Arteon R Shooting Brake.

“Volkswagen R Media Days” Volkswagen R: The strategy and the future From the racetrack to high-tech More than 300,000 customers have chosen high-performance vehicles from Volkswagen R in 20 years. There are more than 6.5 million registered followers on social media channels. Current demand and the success of the past two decades show that, since it launched in 2002, Volkswagen R has successfully established itself as a premium performance brand – on the market and within the Group. The performance-enhanced and refined series production vehicles with their own unique design are a mainstay in Volkswagen’s model portfolio – and will remain so in the future. Volkswagen R is realigning itself with the #WayToZero strategy and transforming itself into an all-electric premium performance brand by 2030. To continue its success story, Volkswagen R is gradually converting its portfolio, with several electric R models in the planning stages. We are currently assessing various concepts and possibilities but will only offer R models that meet our requirements. One thing is certain: the future of R is electric. The core elements of the R brand are quality, suitability for everyday use, design and innovative technology as well as sustainable performance and a love of the extraordinary. With its transformation into an all-electric brand, the R customer experience is set to become even more intense. Surveys have revealed that 85 percent of Volkswagen R customers are extremely interested in electric mobility. Volkswagen R will continue to develop all of its models on the racetrack. When translating driving pleasure and agility to electric drive systems, cooperation with racing drivers remains essential – after all, motor racing is part of the premium performance brand’s DNA.

In a nutshell – Summary Arteon R and Arteon R Shooting Brake: A fusion of gran turismo and sports car Overview of key facts Top models: The new Arteon R and Arteon R Shooting Brake are now the most powerful models in the avant-garde business classStrong and swift: TSI with235 kW (320 PS) accelerates the Arteon R models, which reach a top speed of 270 km/h, from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 sNew all-wheel drive: 4MOTION with R-Performance torque vectoring and new rear axle drive delivers maximum driving dynamicsRace mode: Using the R button on the sports steering wheel, the driver can transform their “R” model from a gran turismo into a sports carArteon R: Fastback version combines the design of a four-door sports coupé with all-rounder attributes of a touring saloonArteon R Shooting Brake: With 320 PS and 420 Nm, the hatchback version is the most powerful estate model in Volkswagen historySports car standard: New 18-inch front axle brake ensures maximum deceleration in every speed rangeExclusive: Equipped as standard with all-wheel drive, DCC adaptive chassis control, driving profile selection and comfort seats in ArtVeloursDigitalised interior. Digital Cockpit Pro, Discover Media navigation system and background lighting with 30 colour options always on boardAn innovative all-rounder: Arteon R models offer an impressive overall package with a large number of benefits and confident performance Note: All equipment specifications apply to the German market.