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2026 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback Bayside Queens, NY

Starting MSRP

$49,455*

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Drive with Power

R-tuned 328 hp engine

Get Performance

R-Performance 4MOTION® all-wheel drive

See the Big Screen

Standard 12.9” touchscreen display

Look Good

Iconic exterior and interior design

Reduce Weight

Available Euro Styling package

Bold Features

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro showing performance gauges behind the Golf R steering wheel

VW Digital Cockpit Pro with Performance Monitor

See what’s happening as you drive—and customize your experience. Choose the elements you see in your display, change the digital performance gauges you see, even save settings for different drivers.

Golf R front sport seats with gray upholstery and blue diamond stitching

Available Euro Styling Package

It’s what you’ve been waiting for—a package that removes excess weight from parts like the sunroof and the seats. Sometimes taking things away can really add to the driving experience.

Black 2026 Volkswagen Golf R driving on a racetrack beside the grandstands

R-Performance 4MOTION all-wheel drive

This is the kind of all-wheel drive control and handling you dream about, with a rear differential that actively distributes torque between the rear wheels on each side and a variety of exciting drive modes.

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Performance

Black 2026 Volkswagen Golf R speeding along a racetrack past the grandstands

Performance: Track-inspired driving experience

The Golf R brings you power and control with the best of Volkswagen engineering, with 328 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque (that’s 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds)⁠* to thrill you from the moment you start the engine.

Design

Golf R steering wheel with blue stitching and an illuminated R logo

Interior: The details really add up

Little—and substantial—touches elevate the sporty Golf R interior beyond the everyday. You’ll find thoughtful design and craftsmanship everywhere you look.

Close-up of the Golf R LED headlight and illuminated front light bar

Lighting: Brilliant, day and night

Seeing the road clearly and brightly is just the beginning. You can even customize your interior lighting with colors to match your mood and driving style.

Rear of a black Golf R showing its roof spoiler and LED taillights

Exterior: Sleek aerodynamics to go with the power

The whole exterior is a thing of beauty, but we’d like to brag about some key design elements that really define the iconic Golf R presence on the road. So you can do a little bragging yourself.

Technology

Golf R 12.9-inch touchscreen showing driving mode settings

Displays: Intuitive and dynamic

At a glance, you’ll find so much you need—and a lot of information you want. The experience is built around the way you drive, making your seat the center of command and control.

Harman Kardon speaker grille in the Golf R door pillar

Sound and Audio: Music—and more — to your ears

Want each seat in your Golf R to be a good seat at the show? With this premium sound system, you’ll get superior clarity and sophistication for your road tunes—and even Sirius XM with 360L.

Golf R touchscreen showing the driving mode selection menu

Digital Driving Tools: Don’t settle for standard

A little bit like having a whole racing team behind you, these digital driving tools help you truly customize the feel of your ride, from the road up.

Driver Assistance

Illustration of a car driving a glowing road through a blue forest at night

Driver Assistance: A helping hand, where you need it

Illustration of a car at night with driver assistance sensor waves reaching the car beside it

IQ.DRIVE: Drive peace of mind with driver assistance technology that helps enhance safety.

Discover the confidence that comes with driver assistance technology that helps enhance safety. No matter your destination, enjoy the drive from A to B without much of the stress, thanks to IQ.DRIVE.

Features

  • Travel Assist
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Active Blind Spot Monitor
  • Rear Traffic Alert
  • Front Assist
  • Emergency Assist (automatic transmission only)
  • Lane Assist

Safety

Black 2026 Volkswagen Golf R drifting on a dirt track, seen from behind

A lot goes in before you do

Safety is a core value to us. And while we can’t predict everything you might encounter, we can and do spend long hours trying to help you prepare for it.

Close-up of the rear view camera housed in the Volkswagen emblem

Rear View Camera System.

Stay focused.

Benefit from the view of a wide lens while you’re reversing. It can help you see obstacles when backing up. It’s a little extra help where you want it.

Side profile of a blue 2026 Volkswagen Golf R

Safety Cell

We’ve got a firm attitude about safety.

Front and rear crumple zones help absorb crash energy, while a rigid safety cell helps distribute forces away from the driver and passengers.

Red hazard warning triangle

Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)⁠*

Intelligent by design.

In the event of a collision that deploys the airbags⁠*, the ICRS can, in certain circumstances, turn off the fuel pump, turn on the interior lights, unlock the doors, and activate the hazard lights.⁠* It helps react if you might not be able to.

Brake disc and caliper

Automatic Post-Collision Braking System

We like to think ahead.

Not every collision brings a car to stop. That’s why our vehicles include the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System. It can also help slow the vehicle down after a collision, helping reduce the chance of any additional impacts.

Diagram of a car staying stable through a series of curves

Six stability-enhancing systems

Equipped for peace of mind.

From Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), which helps maintain appropriate stopping power during a hard-braking situation, to Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which can adjust engine throttle and apply corrective forces to the wheels that need them most, your vehicle is equipped with a total of six stability-enhancing systems.

Blue 2026 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback with its light bar lit, in front of a close-up of its front end

Connectivity: Take your devices for a ride

Stay charged and connected on the go and get the internet connections that will keep up with you

Smartphone charging on the wireless charging pad in the Golf R

Device Charging: Keep your compatible devices going for the long haul

Our 45-watt USB port charging and 15W wireless smartphone charger for compatible devices won’t leave you—or your passengers—without a charge.

Passenger holding a smartphone with a map beside the Golf R touchscreen

Wi-Fi Hotspot: Internet on the go

VW Wi-Fi Hotspot⁠* makes the ride fun for your passengers, connecting up to four Wi-Fi enabled devices. That’s entertainment, solved.

Golf R touchscreen answering a Premium Speech voice request

Premium Speech: Bring your in-vehicle voice assistant to the next level⁠*

Get answers to a wide range of questions and requests on the road, from fun stops to shopping tips, with help from generative AI. Want recipe ideas on the way to the grocery store? More information about where you’re headed? Available Premium Speech has you covered—all you have to do is ask.

Apple CarPlay on the Golf R touchscreen next to a phone showing CarPlay

Take your apps for a ride

Use App-Connect⁠* to conveniently view and control select apps on your compatible smartphone, right from your Volkswagen touchscreen display. Compatible with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ by Google.

Gallery

Grabbing attention—in all the best ways

These looks aren’t everything, but they say a lot. Before you get under the hood, see how its form follows its world-class function.

Front of a dark Golf R in shadow with its LED light bar glowing
Front three-quarter view of a blue Golf R on a light gray backdrop
Rear three-quarter view of a blue Golf R showing its quad exhaust tips
Rear of a dark Golf R in shadow with its LED taillights lit
Close-up of a blue Golf R front wheel with blue brake calipers
Side view of a blue Golf R on a light gray backdrop

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$49,455*

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2026 Volkswagen Golf R in Bayside, Queens, NY from Bayside Volkswagen

Introducing the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R in Bayside, Queens, NY

Ready to inject some serious excitement into your daily drive? We have just received the highly anticipated 2026 Volkswagen Golf R in Bayside, Queens, NY, at our local showroom. Our team is eager to show you around this fast and agile hatchback. It comes loaded with track-tested features that will make you look forward to your commute. We welcome you to explore our selection in person.

Stop by our Bayside Volkswagen today and let us show you what this incredible vehicle can do for you.

Where Can You Buy a 2026 Volkswagen Golf R for Sale in Bayside, Queens, NY?

You can buy a 2026 Volkswagen Golf R for sale in Bayside, Queens, NY at Bayside Volkswagen!

The track-inspired engineering of this machine brings pure excitement to every drive. It features an incredibly potent R-tuned engine that generates 328 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. When you press the gas pedal, the vehicle can sprint from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 4.4 seconds. It comes standard with the R-Performance 4MOTION all-wheel drive system, an intelligent setup that distributes power between the front and rear axles and uses a rear differential to manage torque between the rear wheels.

This vehicle shows off an aggressive hatchback shape that emphasizes world-class aerodynamics. It features an iconic look with a performance diffuser and a striking titanium exhaust system at the rear. You can select the available Euro Styling package, which drops excess weight by removing the sunroof and modifying the seats to maximize your agility on the road.

Drivers can also choose special drive modes, including a track-only Drift Mode, to tailor their driving dynamics. When you pilot the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R in Bayside, Queens, NY, you get an adaptive ride that handles slick streets beautifully, delivering a practical EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 city and 31 highway miles per gallon.

Inside, the cabin treats you to a high-performance workspace, displaying premium features like a perforated steering wheel with blue contrast stitching and handy paddle shifters for quick gear changes. The cabin also surrounds you with highly intuitive digital systems, starting with the standard 12.9-inch display screen sitting in the center of the dashboard to control your media and navigation. Behind the steering wheel, the VW Digital Cockpit Pro features a customizable Performance Monitor so you can track your gauges.

You can easily connect your smartphone using the wireless App-Connect feature to access your mobile apps on the screen. There is a wireless charging pad to keep your device powered up. Safety is covered by the IQ.DRIVE driver assistance suite.

Experience the comfortable seating and layout of the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R, built for drivers who love control and a cabin that feels like a modern race cockpit.

Where Can You Test Drive a 2026 Volkswagen Golf R in Bayside, Queens, NY?

You can test drive a 2026 Volkswagen Golf R in Bayside, Queens, NY at Bayside Volkswagen!

Get ready to experience pure driving joy on the streets of Queens. We invite you to grab the steering wheel and feel the quick acceleration of this hot hatch yourself. Setting up your appointment is super easy on our website. Our team will happily show you how to use the custom performance screens during your ride. Let us help you discover how fun your commutes can be.

Contact us today to secure your time slot. We look forward to watching you drive the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R in Bayside, Queens, NY.

*Golf R shown in Mythos Black Metallic.

*Driver Assistance features are not substitutes for attentive driving. See Owner’s Manual for further details and important limitations.

*Volkswagen of America, Inc., believes the information and specifications in this website to be correct at the time of publishing. Model specifications provided may vary based on selected trim, options, and installed accessories. Specifications, standard features, options, fabrics, accessories and colors are subject to change without notice. Some features may be unavailable when your vehicle is built. Some vehicles are pictured with options that may be available at extra cost or may not be available on some models. Ask your dealer about the availability of options and verify that the vehicle you ordered includes the equipment you ordered.

*Computer generated image shown. Images of vehicles are for illustrative purposes only. Please see dealer for details and availability.

*Drift Mode is only to be used on racetracks or closed courses by drivers who are trained, skilled, and experienced in drifting. Drifting can result in accidents and serious injuries or death. See Owner’s Manual for further details, and important limitations.

*Wi-Fi Hotspot requires myVW account and mobile app, acceptance of myVW+ Terms of Service, and availability of vehicle 4G LTE cellular connectivity and vehicle GPS signal. Certain services may collect location information. The Wi-Fi Hotspot feature is intended for passenger use only. Up to 4 devices can be supported using in-vehicle connectivity. 4G LTE coverage is not available in all areas. Use of Wi-Fi Hotspot requires trial or paid Wi-Fi plan from third party wireless data provider and is subject to the data provider’s customer agreement. If applicable, 30-day/1GB (whichever occurs first) hotspot trial begins on activation date. Limit one trial per vehicle. Paid subscription is required to continue Wi-Fi services after trial expires. Wi-Fi speeds may be reduced for customers who exceed a certain amount of data usage per month. See materials provided by the data provider for terms, privacy, and data security details. Services are not guaranteed or warranted in the event of 4G LTE network shutdowns, obsolescence, or other unavailability of connectivity due to existing vehicle hardware or other factors.

*Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted. Not all features available on all operating systems. Message and data usage rates apply. App-Connect features require compatible device, operating system, and mobile apps. See mobile device and app providers for terms and privacy. Google and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.

*Premium Speech requires a myVW account, included or paid Premium Speech subscription, vehicle to be equipped with compatible infotainment system, acceptance of myVW+ Terms of Service, and availability of 4G LTE vehicle cellular and GPS connectivity. Availability of voice control functions and generative artificial intelligence features vary based on vehicle model, model year, and trim. MY23 and older vehicles do not have AI features. AI features integrated with Premium Speech are provided by a third-party, and use of the AI features are subject to the third-party provider’s terms of use and privacy policy. Volkswagen is not responsible for the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any information provided as a result of using the AI features. Any actions taken or reliance on such AI features are at your own risk. Always consult the Owner’s Manual for specific information about your vehicle. Responses provided by the AI features are limited to information and events before November 2023.

*Wireless charging requires compatible device.

*MSRP Exclusions: MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges and fees. Dealer sets actual price.