High-speed driving on a frozen lake bed & final thoughts on my week with the 2022 VW Golf R.

MSRP: $44,445
MPG: 23 city / 30 highway
Horsepower: 315 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 3,481 lbs
Torque: 310 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed automatic

0:00 Intro
0:56 Winter Driving Impressions
5:46 Road Trip Thoughts
12:16 ICE RACING!
14:09 Practice Run
17:57 First (fastest) Run
22:13 Additional Runs
32:37 Results
33:11 Final Thoughts on the Golf R

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