2026 Volkswagen Golf R 8.5 Auto 4MOTION MY26

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2026 Volkswagen Golf R 8.5 Auto 4MOTION MY26

$79,980

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Model Range

$37,990 - $89,361

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Odometer 1,086km

Body type Hatch

Fuel Petrol

Transmission Automatic

Vehicle Overview

The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R 8.5 is a compact performance hatch that combines everyday proportions with the hardware and technology expected of a flagship Golf. This black demo vehicle has covered 1,086km and uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a seven-speed DSG transmission and Volkswagen’s 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system. Its stated outputs of 245kW and 420Nm give the car a distinctly focused character, while the five-door body keeps it practical for regular use.

Performance is central to the Golf R brief, but the appeal of this example extends beyond acceleration. Adaptive Chassis Control allows the suspension character to be adjusted to suit different driving conditions, helping the car balance sharper responses with a more settled ride. The 4MOTION system is designed to distribute drive between the axles as required, providing additional traction when the road surface is less than ideal. A claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.6 seconds underlines its pace, while the automatic transmission makes that performance accessible without demanding constant driver intervention.

Its equipment list also gives the Golf R a strong touring and urban specification. Adaptive Cruise Control can reduce the effort of longer drives, while Travel Assist combines adaptive lane guidance with Lane Assist and Emergency Assist. Front Assist includes pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, and Side Assist adds rear traffic alert and exit warning functions. Parking is supported by Park Assist Plus, Park Distance Control and an Area View surround-view camera system, useful features for judging the car’s surroundings in confined spaces.

The cabin is presented as a technology-led environment. Digital Cockpit Pro supplies configurable driver information, while wireless App-Connect and wireless phone charging reduce the need for cables during everyday journeys. Digital radio is also fitted. The electrically adjustable driver’s seat includes memory functionality and lumbar adjustment, and the Nappa leather-appointed upholstery adds a more premium feel to the interior. Blue-black interior trim complements the black exterior finish.

Outside, the Golf R 8.5 has a purposeful appearance supported by 19-inch Estoril alloy wheels, matrix LED headlights, premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators and dark-tinted rear glass. Chrome highlights provide contrast across the interior and exterior. This vehicle is also specified with an electric sunroof and the Warmenau package, adding further distinction to the equipment mix.

2.0-litre petrol engine producing 245kW and 420Nm
Seven-speed DSG automatic transmission
4MOTION four-wheel drive
Adaptive Chassis Control
19-inch Estoril alloy wheels
Matrix LED headlights and premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
Area View surround-view camera, Park Assist Plus and Park Distance Control
Adaptive Cruise Control, Travel Assist and Lane Assist
Electric sunroof and Warmenau package
Digital Cockpit Pro, wireless App-Connect and wireless phone charging

With its low kilometres, strong performance credentials and broad spread of driver assistance, connectivity and comfort equipment, this Golf R 8.5 offers a particularly comprehensive interpretation of Volkswagen’s performance hatch formula.

Other highlights include Drive train: Four Wheel Drive.