The R, unveiled in September 2009, is the replacement for the R32 and has a 2 litre FSI turbocharged engine which spits out 267bhp.
VW offer both a manual and DSG gearbox option for the R and claim 0-60mph times of 5.5 and 5.7 seconds respectively.
Steve Sutcliffe puts that claim to the test.
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I love the way the Golf R
I love the way the Golf R sounds when you’re just pushing it. 
The whoosh of the turbo masking the slightly buzzy engine, while letting off quickly brings a hint of popping fuel on the overrun
