If I apply that same logic to performance cars, then the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is my sophisticated, mature enthusiasts’ choice. For years I have always appreciated and respected the Golf R.

The R 333 was sold exclusively in Germany as a follow-up to the 2022 Golf R 20 Years Edition. VW offered it strictly as a five-door hatchback but you can get the regular Golf R as a wagon as well ...

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2022 Golf R’s exterior changes include a new front bumper featuring a motorsport-style splitter and R-specific air intake grilles. In profile, distinctive features include 19-inch aluminum-alloy ...