Volkswagen Golf R Arrives in Israel with 333 HP for NIS 310,000
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Volkswagen has launched its most powerful Golf R model in Israel, featuring 333 horsepower and all-wheel drive, priced at 310,000 shekels. The new Golf R accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and includes advanced technology and safety features. This launch occurs in a declining market for sporty gasoline cars, with the Hyundai Elantra N currently leading sales in its segment.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Volkswagen launched the 333 HP Golf R in Israel for 310,000 shekels.
- The Golf R accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
- The car features all-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic transmission.
- It includes a 12.9-inch screen, digital cockpit, and advanced safety systems.
- The sporty gasoline car market is shrinking in Israel.
- Hyundai Elantra N leads sales with 110 units sold this year.
Volkswagen Champion Motors has launched the Golf R, generation 8.5, in Israel, positioning it as the most powerful Golf in the lineup, exceeding even GTI models. The new Golf R is priced at 310,000 shekels, plus a 3,899 shekel licensing fee.
Under the hood, the Golf R features a 1,984cc turbocharged gasoline engine producing 333 horsepower and 42 kgm of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system. The manufacturer claims a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.6 seconds, a top speed of 250 km/h, and a combined fuel consumption of 12.2 km/liter, with an unladen weight of 1,550 kg.
The vehicle's drivetrain allows for torque distribution between the axles and rear wheels, and includes a selector with five driving modes. The chassis and suspension are lowered by approximately 20 mm compared to a standard Golf, featuring adaptive suspension and a braking system with 357mm front and 310mm rear discs. It comes equipped with forged 19-inch wheels.
Interior and safety features include a 12.9-inch multimedia screen, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, smart LED lighting, an upgraded sound system, ventilated and heated leather seats, tri-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and surround cameras. Safety systems comprise adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and nine airbags. An optional titanium exhaust system, costing an additional 30,000 shekels, reduces the car's weight by about 8 kg.
The article notes a shrinking market for sporty compact and family cars with gasoline engines in Israel, attributed to rising prices, consumer preference for crossovers, and the availability of electric models offering similar performance at lower costs. Year-to-date sales figures show the Hyundai Elantra N leading with 110 units sold, followed by the Skoda Octavia RS (93 units), Cupra Leon VZ (63 units), and Volkswagen Golf GTI (30 units). The Mercedes-AMG A35 recorded one sale.
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