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  5. 2022 Volkswagen Golf R DSG Video Review: MotorTrend Buyer's Guide

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2022 Volkswagen Golf R DSG Video Review: MotorTrend Buyer's Guide

This is the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, all-new this year. Host Jonny Lieberman asks: Is the Golf R the hottest hatch on the market?

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