VW Golf-R Official for US

Nick911sc · 12-14-2010, 12:00 PM

Looks like VW is bringing the Golf-R stateside.

It's been a couple of years since Volkswagen's heavyweight hot hatch, the R32, graced America's shores, but now we have official word of a successor. Tuned by the in-house R team at Volkswagen, the Golf R should be a good bit more exciting than its already entertaining forebear, and hopefully, it will shave a few pounds off, too.

Unlike the R32, which was powered by VW's popular VR6, the new model will be powered by Volkswagen's ubiquitous turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. And while Volkswagen isn't quoting power output for the new U.S. model, the European version currently on sale conjures up 270 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. All of that gumption will be routed through VW's fourth generation Haldex 4Motion all-wheel drive system, which means the VW should once again be a good foil for cars like the Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart.

Along with the power increase, VW is promising bigger brakes, an uprated suspension, 18-inch wheels, center-exit dual exhaust and a more liberally tuned ESP. Perhaps most interestingly, the Golf R will be available in both two and four doors and be paired exclusively with a manual transmission. That's right, we said it.

Although the press release after the jump doesn't mention when it will debut (our money's on Detroit), additional R accoutrements include model-specific aero bits and badging, along with upgrated trim and a new steering wheel, shift knob, and so on.

In other words, it's time to get excited.

Looks like it'll hit the shores 4th quarter of 2011.

So...Anyone jumping ship over to VW? haha

Red370 · 12-14-2010, 01:14 PM

never been a fan of hatches, but with that power and as light as it is, its gonna be a peppy lil daily driver.

memorylasts · 12-14-2010, 01:20 PM

I would make the jump back, and this has been tempting me since the rumors started about it... We will see what happens when it hits showrooms, odds are they won't be on the lots for long. Since it will be both 2 and 4 door and a manual. It is back to the enthusiast side with usability...

kenchan · 12-14-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

the Golf R will be available in both two and four doors and be paired exclusively with a manual transmission. That's right, we said it.

ok, this makes it worthwhile as my potential next dd. the reason why i did not get the R32 was because it only came in DSG and a 3 door hatch. i hate automatics and 3door hatches are very clumsy when you got little kids that can't yet strap themselves in.

5door hatch and 6MT would be perfect.

fairladyZ34 · 12-14-2010, 09:53 PM

the sirocco would be nice to have stateside too

GZ3 · 12-15-2010, 12:02 PM

i would love this as DD!

HKYStormFront · 12-15-2010, 12:13 PM

i'm all for power and efficiency but if you've heard the unique goosebumps-inducing sound of the R32 at about 5k+ rpm, you will know why i'm sad to hear it's not gonna continue to be the top model... the last model was a fantastic car and i don't see this one being much lighter. i think i'd rather buy a used v6 model than this one honestly

stifun · 05-22-2012, 08:21 PM

My brother just purchased a new Golf R 4DR Loaded.

He was considering a touring/sport 370Z 6spd and they are really nice car's but he decided on the VW made a better DD and it has planty of tuning potential.

So far he loves it.

kenchan · 05-23-2012, 04:23 PM

cool. yah, ive seen a few of the 3door R's and they look and sound good. i couldn't tell the difference from a GTI at first look though since it was rolling.

shadoquad · 05-23-2012, 04:27 PM

Wish the price point was lower, but I love the idea of a powerful AWD golf with a manual tranny

IMWEZL · 05-23-2012, 04:43 PM

I've been thinking about trading in my MKV GTI for a Golf R. I'm still thinking it over mainly due to the price. My GTI is fully equipped so it's almost the same just a newer more powerful drive train.

Vertigo · 05-24-2012, 05:58 PM

Coming from an MKV R32 owner, this is good news. This may be on my radar for a DD when I get tired of my current R.

Coon-azz · 05-24-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairladyZ34

the sirocco would be nice to have stateside too

Oh Yeah!

6MT · 05-24-2012, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Looks like VW is bringing the Golf-R stateside.

It's been a couple of years since Volkswagen's heavyweight hot hatch, the R32, graced America's shores, but now we have official word of a successor. Tuned by the in-house R team at Volkswagen, the Golf R should be a good bit more exciting than its already entertaining forebear, and hopefully, it will shave a few pounds off, too.

Unlike the R32, which was powered by VW's popular VR6, the new model will be powered by Volkswagen's ubiquitous turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. And while Volkswagen isn't quoting power output for the new U.S. model, the European version currently on sale conjures up 270 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. All of that gumption will be routed through VW's fourth generation Haldex 4Motion all-wheel drive system, which means the VW should once again be a good foil for cars like the Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart.

Along with the power increase, VW is promising bigger brakes, an uprated suspension, 18-inch wheels, center-exit dual exhaust and a more liberally tuned ESP. Perhaps most interestingly, the Golf R will be available in both two and four doors and be paired exclusively with a manual transmission. That's right, we said it.

Although the press release after the jump doesn't mention when it will debut (our money's on Detroit), additional R accoutrements include model-specific aero bits and badging, along with upgrated trim and a new steering wheel, shift knob, and so on.

In other words, it's time to get excited.

Looks like it'll hit the shores 4th quarter of 2011.

So...Anyone jumping ship over to VW? haha

Nothing new in Canada. It's been here since 2007. It was originally called the Rabbit-GTI and is now known as the Golf-GTI.

EDIT: Opps... me bad! It's an AWD? THAT, we don't have in Canada. Sorry.

LakeShow · 05-24-2012, 06:26 PM

I took a white 4dr Golf R for a test drive the other day and the car has some balls for a little VW. It's quick, grips, and produces a nice sound. Gearbox is smooth and easy to operate. Very responsive car. And not to mention how luxurious it is on the inside made with all Audi quality material. It's a great car overall and very mod friendly with APR tuning known to put almost 400hp in the higher stages. Obviously not quicker than an STi or EVO but still a good car nontheless and not to mention rarity. Quality solid German vehicle, would be a great DD or even winter car.

12-14-2010, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	VW Golf-R Official for US Looks like VW is bringing the Golf-R stateside. It's been a couple of years since Volkswagen's heavyweight hot hatch, the R32, graced America's shores, but now we have official word of a successor. Tuned by the in-house R team at Volkswagen, the Golf R should be a good bit more exciting than its already entertaining forebear, and hopefully, it will shave a few pounds off, too. Unlike the R32, which was powered by VW's popular VR6, the new model will be powered by Volkswagen's ubiquitous turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. And while Volkswagen isn't quoting power output for the new U.S. model, the European version currently on sale conjures up 270 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. All of that gumption will be routed through VW's fourth generation Haldex 4Motion all-wheel drive system, which means the VW should once again be a good foil for cars like the Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. Along with the power increase, VW is promising bigger brakes, an uprated suspension, 18-inch wheels, center-exit dual exhaust and a more liberally tuned ESP. Perhaps most interestingly, the Golf R will be available in both two and four doors and be paired exclusively with a manual transmission. That's right, we said it. Although the press release after the jump doesn't mention when it will debut (our money's on Detroit), additional R accoutrements include model-specific aero bits and badging, along with upgrated trim and a new steering wheel, shift knob, and so on. In other words, it's time to get excited. Looks like it'll hit the shores 4th quarter of 2011. So...Anyone jumping ship over to VW? haha

12-14-2010, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	never been a fan of hatches, but with that power and as light as it is, its gonna be a peppy lil daily driver. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

12-14-2010, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	I would make the jump back, and this has been tempting me since the rumors started about it... We will see what happens when it hits showrooms, odds are they won't be on the lots for long. Since it will be both 2 and 4 door and a manual. It is back to the enthusiast side with usability... __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

12-14-2010, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	the sirocco would be nice to have stateside too __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

12-15-2010, 12:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	i would love this as DD! __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

12-15-2010, 12:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	i'm all for power and efficiency but if you've heard the unique goosebumps-inducing sound of the R32 at about 5k+ rpm, you will know why i'm sad to hear it's not gonna continue to be the top model... the last model was a fantastic car and i don't see this one being much lighter. i think i'd rather buy a used v6 model than this one honestly __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

05-22-2012, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
stifun Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 56 Drives: Future Z owner Rep Power: 13	My brother just purchased a new Golf R 4DR Loaded. He was considering a touring/sport 370Z 6spd and they are really nice car's but he decided on the VW made a better DD and it has planty of tuning potential. So far he loves it.

05-23-2012, 04:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	cool. yah, ive seen a few of the 3door R's and they look and sound good. i couldn't tell the difference from a GTI at first look though since it was rolling.

05-23-2012, 04:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Wish the price point was lower, but I love the idea of a powerful AWD golf with a manual tranny

05-23-2012, 04:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	I've been thinking about trading in my MKV GTI for a Golf R. I'm still thinking it over mainly due to the price. My GTI is fully equipped so it's almost the same just a newer more powerful drive train.

05-24-2012, 05:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 220	Coming from an MKV R32 owner, this is good news. This may be on my radar for a DD when I get tired of my current R.

05-24-2012, 06:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	I took a white 4dr Golf R for a test drive the other day and the car has some balls for a little VW. It's quick, grips, and produces a nice sound. Gearbox is smooth and easy to operate. Very responsive car. And not to mention how luxurious it is on the inside made with all Audi quality material. It's a great car overall and very mod friendly with APR tuning known to put almost 400hp in the higher stages. Obviously not quicker than an STi or EVO but still a good car nontheless and not to mention rarity. Quality solid German vehicle, would be a great DD or even winter car. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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