AWE Tuning SwitchPath Exhaust w/Chrome Silver Tips 102mm for Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R

The AWE Tuning SwitchPath Exhaust for the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R is a dual-mode system designed to balance everyday drivability with performance-focused sound. It features a straight-through mid- and rear-section layout paired with an electronically controlled valve, allowing the driver to switch between a quieter, more restrained tone and a louder, more aggressive exhaust character under throttle. Constructed from precision U.S.-sourced stainless steel and finishing with 102mm Chrome Silver tips, the system integrates cleanly with factory mounting points and sensors. It preserves the Golf R’s natural throttle response and turbocharged character while enhancing exhaust flow, providing a more engaging driving experience without compromising refinement or reliability.

Signature sound all of the time

• The AWE Tuning SwitchPath Exhaust delivers a clear, consistent tone in any valve position, thanks to tuned straight-through mufflers and a precisely engineered X-pipe. With the valves closed, the sound stays controlled and measured; when opened, it transforms into a sharp, aggressive high-revving flat-plane V8 note. It maintains refinement during normal cruising but comes alive at wide-open throttle, all while working seamlessly with the factory valve system, and its mufflers are designed to manage harsh frequencies even when paired with high-flow piping.

Stealth shielding

• The AWE Tuning SwitchPath Exhaust delivers a clear, consistent tone in any valve position, thanks to tuned straight-through mufflers and a precisely engineered X-pipe. With the valves closed, the sound stays controlled and measured; when opened, it transforms into a sharp, aggressive high-revving flat-plane V8 note. It maintains refinement during normal cruising but comes alive at wide-open throttle, all while working seamlessly with the factory valve system, and its mufflers are designed to manage harsh frequencies even when paired with high-flow piping.

Features

• Fully designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at AWE
• Dyno-tested gains of up to 12 hp and 9 lb-ft at the wheels (turbo-back, stock software)
• Offered as valved SwitchPath™ or more aggressive Track Edition
• Handbuilt from CNC mandrel-bent 3” and 2.5” U.S.-sourced .065” wall T304L stainless steel
• Direct bolt-on installation for factory-like fitment
• Straight-through, non-baffled design maximizes performance
• 102mm double-walled, slash-cut tips available in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black
• Perfect fitment guaranteed
• No Check Engine Light (CEL) issues – guaranteed
• Covered by AWE Lifetime Warranty
• SwitchPath™ models compatible with the optional AWE SwitchPath™ Remote for push-button control of exhaust tone

Applications

• Volkswagen Golf R: Mk7 | 2014-2020

Notes

• AWE’s Perfect Fitment Guarantee, No CEL Guarantee, and Lifetime Warranty all come standard
• AWE exhausts are not designed to mate with other aftermarket front pipes
• 100% Emission-Friendly
• Touring Edition exhausts do not interfere with any factory emissions equipment

About AWE Tuning

AWE is driven by a singular goal: Unleashing Performance. Renowned for their handcrafted, award-winning performance exhausts, along with rigorously tested carbon fiber intakes and high-efficiency intercoolers, AWE is at the forefront of innovation, design, production, retail, and global distribution of their performance products. These products are available through a select network of dealers, online, and directly from their advanced facility located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1991, AWE’s team of experts, comprising researchers, engineers, innovators, and seasoned drivers, has been dedicated to developing and introducing top-tier performance enhancements for some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles.