$34,000 for a Golf? Well, yes.
And the reason why would be the way the Gold R provided a strong performance, with a very sharp handling.

The Gold VII R provided all-weather traction, along with great comfort for longer journeys.

The interior was built was premium quality materials and it was nicely finished. While comfortable and agile, it also offered great versatility.

The cabin was roomy, offering the passengers great space.

The Golf R was available in a 2-door or a 4-door body shape and a single trim was offered.

The standard features included 18-inch alloys, a sport suspension, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, heated mirrors, LED running lights, cruise control and many other features, enough to conclude that the R was greatly equipped even without any optionals included.

Two packages were available for the trim, the Sunroof and the Navigation package that added keyless ignition and a premium audio system.

The Gold R came with a turbocharged 2.0-liter 5-cylinder engine that produced 256 hp and 243 pound-feet of torque. The sports car came with a standard all-wheel-drive system and a manual transmission.

Safety wise, the Golf R was equipped with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control.

The interior was impeccably finished, with some accents borrowed from Audi. The Golf R came with a standard touchscreen Audi interface and an optional navigation system.