The Volkswagen Golf 8 R is a high-performance hatchback that was launched in South Africa in 2023. The car is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 235 kW of power and 420 Nm of torque. It is available with a six-speed DSG gearbox and all-wheel drive.
The starting price for the Volkswagen Golf 8 R in South Africa is R912,800. This includes a 5-year/100,000 km EasyDrive Maintenance Plan, a 3-year/120,000 km warranty, and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.
Optional Extras
Light LED Matrix Headlights – R11,000
Akrapovič Exhaust – R73,000
Head-Up Display – R9,400
Harman Kardon sound system – R12,600
Parallel Park Assist – R3,900
Rear Assist with a rearview camera – R5,000
Blind spot monitor with Rear Traffic Alert and Lane Assist with electronically folding side mirrors – R13,700
Travel Assist with Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control – R12,500
IQ.Drive technology package (includes Travel Assist, Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, and Park Assist) – R28,000
On-The-Road Costs
In addition to the base price, buyers will also need to pay on-the-road costs, which include:
VAT – 15% of the base price
Registration fee – R300
Number plates – R150
License disc – R300
Total Cost
The total cost of a Volkswagen Golf 8 R in South Africa, including all optional extras and on-the-road costs, will range from R1,002,800 to R1,157,500.