The 2017 Volkswagen Golf R now produces 310bhp from its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, which is 10bhp more than the pre-facelift car. That power hike makes this the quickest variant of Volkswagen's best-selling hatchback ever sold, and it's joined by a jump in torque of 27Nm, bringing the maximum figure to 400Nm. This means the car can now complete the century sprint in 4.6 seconds.

Along with its uprated engine, the 2017 Golf R gets a very lightly tweaked exterior with new LED lighting and restyled bumpers. Inside, there's a new optional Active Info Display with a 12.3-inch high-definition monitor. Additionally, the latest generation of Volkswagen's online services, including an updated App Connect feature that allows it to integrate with the latest versions of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink, are included.

There are also new and updated driver assistant systems, such as Traffic Jam Assist, Emergency Assist, Lane Assist plus ACC for active lane keeping, an updated City Emergency Braking system, Front Assist function, and Park Assist 3.0.