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VW Golf 8R ready to go end April 2023

Ray Stewart
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At last, following many delays in the official launch, the new VW Golf 8R is ready for sale in South Africa at the end of April 2023. Production constraints and parts shortages have severely derailed the heavily anticipated launch plans, but buyers can now purchase from your local dealer from 25th April 2023. The most powerful production series Golf R hatch (and maybe even the last) develops 235kW of power and 400Nm of torque.  First introduced to SA in 2007, the Golf R has sold 6 000 units and is considered…

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Volkswagen Golf 8 GTi (2021)

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Across the globe the VW Golf GTi has become a Legend amongst car enthusiasts and has created a loyal fan base in most countries. South Africa is certainly one of the countries that feature at the top of this list due to the many local buyers who just love this machine. Not many Sports cars can compete with this four-seater icon which has earned huge respect from South African petrol heads who demand an exciting drivers experience from the car off their choice. Now just arrived on our shores the…

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First Volkswagen Golf 8 GTi lands in South Africa

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The generation eight Golf Gti will launch in SA from the third quarter of 2021, delayed as a result of the global shortage of the semiconductor chips. Some new Golf 8 Gti units started arriving in the country from the middle of April 2021. These units will be held until enough vehicles are available for the launch estimated to be at the beginning of the third quarter of 2021. South Africa is one of the Golf GTi’s largest markets outside of Europe selling over 14 000 units of the Golf 7 Gti since its introduction in July…

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Volkswagen Golf GTi MK8(2021) specifications

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  As the hot hatch segment becomes more competitive in South Africa, VW is set to launch the eighth generation Golf GTi which will arrive in the second quarter of 2021. The original GTi was launched at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt 45 years ago, and in South Africa in July 2013, selling 14 252 units since that date. Our local market is the biggest Golf GTi market outside of Europe, 34% of the total seventh generation Golf sales were the GTi derivative and the Golf model range contributes 29.1% of the A Hatch segment in SA.…

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Golf R gets a 15kw Boost, optional R Performance Titanium exhaust as well as R Performance brakes!

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In the four decades since first launching in South Africa, over 350 000 Golfs have been sold in the country. Since the launch of the seventh generation Golf model range in 2013 the Golf GTI, Golf GTD and Golf R models have made up more than 45% of all Golf sales in South Africa. Volkswagen is adding more power to the seventh generation Golf R performance derivative by increasing the power output to 228kW from 213kW – making it the most powerful Golf ever sold by Volkswagen South Africa. The seventh…

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VW Golf GTI Clubsport (2016) Specs and Pricing

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Local specs and official pricing for Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport was launched in South Africa on 1 July 2016 This bespoke model was created to honour the iconic Golf GTI. The GTI Clubsport is fitted with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that churns out 195 kW with an overboost function that pushes that output up to a heady 213 kW for short periods of time. The extra boost of power is activated by pushing the throttle right to the floor, engaging the kickdown function. Volkswagen claims…

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