Volkswagen has announced UK prices for the new Mk8.5 Golf GTI Clubsport, following a dramatic reveal event earlier this year.
Launched at the Nurburgring 24 Hour race, the GTI Clubsport has been developed to tackle the notorious German race track, and is available to order now
Along with the GTI Clubsport, Volkswagen has confirmed UK prices and specifications for the Mk8.5 Golf R and R Black Edition hot hatchbacks.
A new King of the ‘Ring
The association with the Nurburgring means the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport offers a ‘Special’ driving mode. This was tuned to optimise the car for swift progress around the Nordschleife circuit.
Power comes from the familiar ‘EA888’ 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which serves up 300hp and a top speed of 155mph. Choosing the optional GTI Performance Package (£3,280) adds an Akrapovic titanium exhaust and increases the car’s maximum speed to 167mph.
Volkswagen includes LED matrix headlights, three-zone climate control and a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission as standard. On-the-road prices for the Golf GTI Clubsport start at £41,655.
Golf R powers up
Although the updated 2024 Golf R looks similar to its predecessor, Volkswagen has made plenty of detailed changes beneath the surface.
Notably, the all-wheel-drive Golf R now serves up 333hp from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This represents an extra 13hp over the outgoing model, making this one of the hottest Golfs ever made.
The 0-62mph sprint takes 4.6 seconds, with a 155mph limited top speed. As with the GTI Clubsport, an optional Performance Package stretches this to 167mph.
Priced from £43,320 in hatchback guise, or £44,685 as an estate, the Golf R comes with LED tail lights and an updated infotainment system with ChatGPT artificial intelligence.
Back in black
Taking the prize as the most expensive Golf currently on sale is the R Black Edition. Offered solely as a hatchback, prices start at £44,570.
The Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition comes with 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels, black exterior badges, black brake calipers and darkened exhaust tailpipes. Paint colours other than black are available, however.
Choosing the R Black Edition sees the Performance Package included as standard, along with a larger rear spoiler. The result is a top speed of 168mph, and there is even a Drift setting included amongst the drive modes.
As with the GTI Clubsport, all versions of the new Golf R are available to order now.
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