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  5. 10 Reasons Why The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R is the Ultimate Grand Tourer

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10 Reasons Why The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R is the Ultimate Grand Tourer

VW’s hot hatch has everything you need for an epic drive.

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