Volkswagen has detailed pricing and model features for the U.S. versions of its eighth-generation Golf GTI and Golf R hot hatches, which go on sale in the fourth quarter.
The German brand showed the U.S. versions of the 2022 models Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show. They are already on sale in Europe.
The GTI, which comes in three trim levels, will start at $30,540. The Golf R will come in a single trim level starting at $44,640. Both prices include shipping.
Equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and either a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic, depending on the model, the latest GTI and Golf R feature improved power, handling and interior technologies over the previous-generation models, VW says.
The GTI makes 241 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque, while the Golf R makes 315 hp and up to 295 pound-feet of torque. VW says the speed of both models is electronically limited to 155 mph.
The U.S. spec versions differ from their European counterparts in a number of ways, including their lighting, exhaust and some communications functionality. The U.S. version of the Golf R also offers a manual transmission option, which is not available in Europe, VW said.
