While every Volkswagen is fun to drive, the 2023 Golf R takes things to the next level. This hatchback is as fast as it looks, and it can increase your enjoyment at the wheel in Cincinnati and beyond.

Every 2023 Volkswagen Golf R here at Kings Volkswagen gets going with a turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine that creates 315 horsepower. If you stick with the standard six-speed manual transmission, you get 280 lb-ft of torque. Those who opt for the available seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will get 295 lb-ft of torque instead. Every Golf R is given all-wheel drive plus an adaptive suspension system to make sure you get the most out of your drives.

With the manual transmission, the 2023 Golf R is estimated to get 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. As impressive as those numbers are, the automatic transmission does a bit better. Those Golf R models are estimated to get 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.