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Used 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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Fun fast smiles all around

John B, 05/31/2021
2019 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T w/DCC and Navigation 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
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Be ready to be surprised at every angle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best of the Mk7 Generation

Tyler Anderson, 07/15/2023
2019 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T w/DCC and Navigation 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
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Excellent chassis, steering with feedback, plenty of induction noise, and the perfectly sleek Mk7 aesthetics. Interior quality is miles better than top-trim Mk8 Golf R, and entire package offers a driving experience unique to Mk7, especially with the dual-clutch transmission. Perfect car if you want something that can make you smile and laugh like an idiot in all conditions while providing an engaging driving experience and practical construction.

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Great Car

RS, 06/29/2025
2019 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T w/DCC and Navigation 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
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My Golf R has been trouble free for 6 years. It has great safety features and is easy to park in a crowded area. I did buy a compact spare tire kit for it because if I would get a sidewall flat I'd would have to get the car towed. Interior is very nice with lots of soft surfaces. Easily seats 4 adults. Really like my car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it!!!!!

Lindsay Messinger, 11/01/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T w/DCC and Navigation 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Dream of a daily driver. Keeps my right foot ecstatic!

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Great car stock..can't wait to add extras

A Sizzle, 03/29/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T w/DCC and Navigation 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
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Expensive but well worth it ... only car I've purchased new besides a slightly used 15 challenger scat pack with 3K on it formerly owned by Shaquille O'Neal...well worth the money I've had the dodge since July 2016 daily driver (but I still own older things like expedition, Legacy, infinite g37) and none make me feel the way the R does...their both fast both driving the dodge 485 HP fast is like a workout at the gym though I've hit 174mph in it with 2 friends coming from A.C. but when I drive em back to back I prefer the luxury and refinement of the R. I drive the golf like I stole it, racing everybody who lines up at the light here in Philly... never lost once maybe I just haven't met the right opponent yet, but with the AWD if its wet no RWD V8 gettin past me...put 3.5k on it in 3 months highway and city daily and haven't met nobody going faster than me yet...I don't want to run into problems with the 72k 6 year warranty but once I get the APR tune I know a non-resonated downpipe and REMUS or AWE exhaust will be soon to follow...the car just instills confidence to go fast without a worry or doubt it'll end up BAD...maybe I should've waited for a slightly used 18 before paying the new 19 price but at the end of the day its worth it for now, will I feel that way in a coupe of years? time will tell...

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