Used Deal of the Day: Get behind the wheel of this brilliant hot hatchback from just £13,000

Combining sports car performance with family car practicality, this is arguably the definitive hot hatchback, and it’s more affordable than ever on Carwow. The Volkswagen Golf R has a massive fanbase, and with good reason. It’s fast, practical and fun to drive, yet it won’t break the bank. Especially when you can pick a used one up this cheaply.

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Why should you consider the Volkswagen Golf R?

The Golf GTI was once the benchmark by which all other performance hatchbacks were measured, but then the Golf R came along. Faster, more powerful and just as practical, it became an instant hit, combining the excitement of a sports car with the utility of a family hatchback. In fact, you can even get an estate version.

On the outside, it gets some race-inspired tweaks, including its four-outlet exhaust, but it also provides a sportier interior with more supportive seats. And it has the performance to back that up, thanks to its high-powered 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. It also adds an all-wheel-drive system for added grip.

The result is a blisteringly fast Golf that’s brilliant to drive. It’s stable, secure and great in the corners, although you will pay for that slightly thanks to stiff suspension that makes it less comfortable than a standard Golf. That said, it’s still tolerable around town or on the motorway, and it’s no harder to drive than any other Golf model.

Buy a Volkswagen Golf R from £13,000

While brand-new Golf Rs cost more than £45,000, you can get behind the wheel of a used bargain on Carwow for less than £13,000. Admittedly, that pays for an earlier Mk7 model, rather than the current Mk8 model. Some would say that’s a good thing, because the Mk7 is arguably more desirable thanks to its more conventional user interface, even if it has less power. And it’s still very well equipped, with rear parking sensors, a touchscreen and two-zone climate control.

Volkswagen Golf R alternatives

• Audi S3: Similar to the Golf R under the skin, but with a more premium badge and associated running costs.
• Hyundai i30 N: Proof that Hyundai really does know how to make a fun-to-drive fast car, even if it is hardly understated.
• Ford Focus ST: Fast, fun to drive, and fitted with decent tech, but boot space is an issue.

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*Savings are made up of the maximum dealer discount off RRP – subject to dealership, location and trim. Prices correct at the time of writing.