The Volkswagen Golf R was a high performance variant of the Mk8 Golf that debuted for the 2022 model year. The Mk8 Golf R was only offered in a four door hatchback body style and was powered by a 315hp turbocharged inline four engine. This engine sent power to all four wheels through a 7 speed automatic or a 6 speed manual transmission, with the manual gearbox only available for North American markets.