Volkswagen is preparing to unleash a 245 kW Golf R 333 Limited Edition. The full reveal is expected at the end of May 2023.

The long-awaited Volkswagen Golf 8 R recently arrived in South Africa and local fans can finally unleash its 235 kW / 400 Nm 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine on local roads.

However, Volkswagen is preparing to unleash a more powerful, Limited Edition Golf R 333 at the end of the month which is expected to offer no less than 245 kW and 420 Nm, the same as the 2022 VW Golf R 20 Years.

Apart from the modest power bump and as seen in the teaser video above, the incoming Golf R 333 Limited Edition will be dressed in yellow body paint and fitted with an Akrapovic exhaust system as standard (which is a R73 000 option on the standard Golf 8 R).

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Other notable features include 333 decals, black mirror housings, black 19-inch wheels, blue brake callipers and blue R badges. The interior is also expected to feature unique elements but the extent of the interior changes remains to be seen.

The full reveal of the VW Golf R 333 Limited Edition is due to take place on 31 May 2023 and it’s not yet clear whether the Golf R 333 will see the light of day in South Africa.

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