Enthusiasts spoke, and Volkswagen listened. VW announced Thursday that the diminutive and powerful Golf R is coming to the United States in 2012. VW said the Golf R will have a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a significant increase in horsepower over the 200-hp GTI. The car will also get Haldex 4Motion all-wheel drive, a sport-tuned electronic stability program, larger brake rotors and a fortified suspension for athletic driving. The Golf R will come in two- or four-door configurations and will have a manual transmission. Inside are unique steering wheel and trim plus an R-model shift knob and doorsills. The exterior is marked by R front and rear fascia, 18-inch alloy wheels, an R body kit, badging and a center dual exhaust.
Tempting. VERY tempting. I loved my MkV GTI. The price point will be the make or brake though. Car and Driver Article: http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/10q4/2012_volkswagen_golf_r_confirmed_for_u.s.-car_news
Boo on the 4 door. I have an 04 r and I still think it is the best one yet. It also has actual racing seats unlike the 08
Agree on the Boo @ the 4-Door. My MkV was a 2-door As far as the MkIV R32, it was cool except for being a MkIV... :ihih: Just pullin' yer chain. I know there was a bunch of MkV vs. MkIV animosity which I never understood. I liked the MkIV Jetta I had. (Yes, I owned a "chick" car :blush2 The Golf R (possibly called the R20?) is an exciting prospect.
Is this the VW concept car at the 2007 SEMA show as a GTI? If I remember correctly it was touted then as 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds
The 07 sema car was the w12 I believe. Yes the year I had came with a variable exhaust override. Dont worry I'm a mk3 guy anyway. But I do have a soft spot for the mkiv jetta. This car coming out would be the r20 for the 2.0 liter motor