Description
Overview
The AWE Tuning SwitchPath™ Exhaust System Kit transforms the 2015-2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base (Hatchback, 2.0, AWD) with two distinct personalities in one handcrafted cat back exhaust system. Built from U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel and engineered around smooth bends and tight packaging, this performance exhaust delivers a refined daily demeanor and an aggressive Dynamic snarl the moment you want it. If you’ve been searching for a serious car exhaust upgrade that respects both your neighbors and your right foot, this is a catback exhaust worth building your setup around.
Two Attitudes, One Exhaust System
SwitchPath™ is comprised of handcrafted 3-inch and 2.5-inch tubing with a valved passenger-side tip outlet. Rather than fighting the factory, this exhaust system retains the stock valve behavior and obeys the Golf R’s ECU commands based on throttle input, engine speed, and Drive Select. Sneaking out early or creeping through town? Close the valve for a composed tone. Ready to rip? Toggle into Dynamic and your Golf R sings a signature AWE tune with enhanced crackles that provoke a firm grin. Best of all, no tune is required to run it, and it carries a No CEL Guarantee.
Fitment & Craftsmanship
This exhaust pipe kit is a Cat Back system engineered specifically for the 15-17 Volkswagen Golf R Base with the 2.0 AWD driveline. Every unit is backed by an AWE Fit Guarantee for confident installation, and it carries a Voluntary Label rating of 50 State Legal. The 3-inch primary tubing and durable T304L stainless construction are designed to hold up to heat, corrosion, and years of hard driving.
Tips & Future-Proof Options
The AWE SwitchPath™ comes standard with four 102mm (4-inch) double-walled, slash-cut tips finished in Chrome Silver, complete with a stamped AWE logo. Should your tastes change later, AWE makes it easy to convert between SwitchPath™ and Track Edition down the road with a Conversion Kit, so your investment evolves with you. For push-button mood control beyond what the factory intended, the AWE SwitchPath™ Remote and accompanying control box (both sold separately) override the factory valving, letting you open or close the exhaust valves manually.
- Valved SwitchPath™ Edition with passenger-side valved tip outlet
- Handcrafted 3-inch and 2.5-inch U.S.-sourced T304L Stainless Steel construction
- Four 102mm double-walled, slash-cut Chrome Silver tips with stamped AWE logo
- Cat Back system with a 3-inch tubing diameter and 4-inch tip diameter
- Retains factory valve behavior tied to throttle, engine speed, and Drive Select
- No tune required, No CEL Guarantee, AWE Fit Guarantee, and 50 State Legal
Whether you’re comparing Borla exhaust, Corsa exhaust, MagnaFlow exhaust or Walker exhaust options, the AWE SwitchPath™ stands out as a genuinely dual-character exhaust system. Shop for exhaust that matches your Golf R’s split personality and drive it your way, every day.
