Volkswagen has announced drive-away pricing across the Golf R hatch and wagon range as it clears the decks for the arrival of the 2019 model year update.
Entry to the Golf R range now starts at $48,490 drive-away for the Grid Edition manual.
You can read our review of the 2018 Golf R by clicking here.
The range is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine developing 213kW and 380Nm, drive is sent to all four wheels via a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG.
Enthusiasts should note, this could be the last opportunity to nab a manual transmission, for 2019, the DSG will be standard across the Golf R range.
When equipped with a DSG, the R hatchback can reach 100km/h from a standing start in 4.8 seconds, while the wagon can do the sprint in 5.0 seconds.
The new drive-away pricing came into effect on August 1.
2018 Volkswagen Golf R drive-away pricing:
Hatchback
Golf R Grid Edition manual - $48,490
Golf R Grid Edition DSG - $50,990
Golf R manual - $54,490
Golf R DSG - $56,990
Golf R Wolfsburg DSG - $58,990
Wagon
Golf R Wagon Grid Edition DSG - $52,990
Golf R Wagon DSG - $58,990
Golf R Wagon Wolfsburg DSG - $60,990
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