According to a VW executive, the R model is only allowed on dealer lots for two days.
Volkswagen introduced the eighth generation Golf last year. It was a surprise that it would and not be available in America. This classic hatchback has not been selling well in the U.S., with only 5,644 sales for all of 2019. This is a 15 percent drop compared to last, and almost the same as the far more exclusive Golf R. The R is not a big seller, with only 4,223 homes finding homes in 2019, but that’s a 22 percent increase on 2018.
Autocar reports that the Golf R is flying off American dealership lots. According to the news outlet, Jost Capito, VW’s R boss, said that the Golf R spends on average two days in dealerships before being sold “overpriced.” This is likely why the new model will be coming to North America just like the GTI.
But is the Golf R really so hot? Capito’s statement seems a little too naive, so we reached to VW North America to get a more personal perspective. We are still waiting on a reply, so we also searched the internet for any Golf R models that might be available.
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We found many new R models that are available for purchase across the country. Many were listed with the vehicle’s MSRP, while others had the questionable “call dealer for more details” tag, which suggests that these cars have a higher price. However, many models were listed lower than Golf R’s MSRP of $40.395, excluding destination fees. We don’t know how long these models were on sale. If there are discounts available, it is safe to assume that at least some of these models have been on sale for longer than a few days.
The new Golf R will be unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer. A U.S. debut is expected for the model year 2021. According to gossip, it will be significantly more powerful than the current model and could reach 329 horsepower (245 Kilowatts). If any seventh-generation cars are still on dealer lots, expect them to go for steals.