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Volkswagen Golf R
Model Overview
The Volkswagen Golf R is not a car named to appeal to pirates. Rather, it's VW's speediest model, which builds on the GTI by adding more power and AWD traction. The Golf R stands apart from many sports cars for understated styling, a practical shape, and a roomy interior. Taken together, those traits make the Golf R easy to live with day-to-day, while AWD makes this sport compact a Canadian winter hero.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
ParkerM
The perfect blend between sensible and fun
December 18, 2020
Manual
Overall Score
This makes a great daily driver. It's pretty quick and fun, it looks good, it has a great sound system, android auto/apple car play, the interior is nice, the suspension is sporty but not super stiff and uncomfortable. It's good on gas for a sports car, and has lots of room for cargo. My 6'7" friend sat in the back for 8 hours pretty comfortably.
There is tons of aftermarket support for this car. You can make it look and drive however you want relatively easily.
The only complaint I have is the clutch is garbage. If you plan on adding any power at all you'll need an upgraded clutch first.
Comfort
8
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
8
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2021-326
Recall date
2021-05-26
System affected
Fabrics
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
34K4/34L8
Units Affected:
77,066
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain models, the chrome layer could peel off of the trim located around the gear shift cover. If this happens, sharp edges can be created.
Safety Risk:
Exposed sharp edges can create the risk of a cut.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the gear shift cover trim frame.
Recall number
2018-679
Recall date
2018-12-05
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20Bi
Units Affected:
1,436
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, an underhood fuel connector may not have been securely attached to the fuel supply line and could result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could create the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fuel line connection and ensure it is securely attached.
Recall number
2018-626
Recall date
2018-11-14
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
72H8 / 72H9
Units Affected:
305
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rear seat head restraint guides may not have been properly welded to the seat frame. In a crash, the rear seat head restraints may not remain in place, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect the rear seat frame, and if the head restraint guide sleeve welds are found to be insufficient, it will be replaced.
Recall number
2018-191
Recall date
2018-04-18
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
72H5
Units Affected:
112
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been built with defective front seat head rest guide sleeves. This could result in the head rest(s) not locking properly which, in the event of a crash, could cause a head rest to come loose and increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the head rest guide sleeves on both front seats.
Recall number
2016-662
Recall date
2016-12-30
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69P4 / 69P2
Units Affected:
1,028
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag and/or pretensioner igniters that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags and/or pretentioners to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace affected airbag and/or pretentioner.
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