Cars.com Family Reviews the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R

By Jennifer Newman

November 16, 2012

The higher-performance 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is for anyone who loves to drive, says Cars.com reviewer Sara Lacey. With a standard six-speed manual transmission paired to a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, this car is made for zipping around town and highway sprints. Though it's a hatchback, the Golf R’s backseat is surprisingly roomy. Its cargo area easily handled all of her son's hockey equipment, which is no easy task.

2012 Volkswagen Golf R Review