Has there been quite enough rehabilitation here? With this improved version of the MK8 model, Volkswagen hasn't followed rival Mercedes and BMW models in this segment by adding in mild hybrid tech and, as a result, the fuel consumption figures don't look quite as stellar against the opposition as they once did. What's more significant though, is that much the same budget as is required for this Black Edition R model can get you virtually the same engineering and considerably better residuals from an Audi S3 (or, if you're happy with an estate, a CUPRA Leon VZ). Add in the optional snarly Akrapovic exhaust though and any red-blooded hot hatch enthusiast would still be well tempted to sign for this Golf.
Previous Golf R models, for all their power and panache, never really appealed primarily to people like that. But, especially now that the iconic Honda Civic Type R has gone, perhaps this one might. It certainly deserves to be more highly rated by those who love their driving. But pampered executives who simply want to make a commuting statement might still also like one. This Volkswagen's trump card has always lay in the way it can satisfy both kinds of customer. It still does.

Multifunction front facing camera for distance control

Driver assistance pack - Golf Estate/Hatchback Auto

ISOFIX anchors for child seats on outer rear bench seats and on front passanger seat compatible for i-Size

30 colour ambient lighting, illuminated center console storage compartment in front

Multi-color Digital cockpit pro, selection of different info profile possible

2 USB C ports in front, 2 USB charging sockets on the centre console in the rear charging capacity upto 45W

Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)

Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench

Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring

Side assist blind spot lane change system, rear traffic alert and exit warning system

Rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar backwards

Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay

Air care climatronic 3 Zone automatic climate control with rear air conditioning control panel

Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature

Technology park and comfort pro package - Golf Hatchback

Mobile phone interface with inductive charging feature

Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Volkswagen Golf

2.0 TSI 333 R Black Edition 4Motion 5dr DSG

91% found us the cheapest

Lease includes