VW Golf VI R

[Galaxy]

270hp 2.0 I4, 350Nm of torque, AWD, 0-62mph in 5.5s, average ECE consumption is given with 28mpg US.

[omicron]

Yes, I'll have one of those.

[sportyaccordy]

Very nice, but you can't beat that VR6 growl.

[S204STi]

DOWANT

[cawimmer430]

Totally awesome design. 

They should also make a powerful TDI racing version a la GTI / GTD. 

[Cookie Monster]

No MT version?

[cawimmer430]

No MT version?

Yep. They did that on purpose to make thecarnut whine! 

[Galaxy]

No MT version?

There is also a manual version. 0.2s slower to 62 and a reduction in fuel economy.

[SVT666]

Too bad about the nose.

[Pommes-T]

Awesome! One of my soon to be affordable dream cars. I must say a used Mark 5 R32 would turn me on even more though...

[sportyaccordy]

There is also a manual version. 0.2s slower to 62 and a reduction in fuel economy.

Ha wow never thought I'd see the day.

[Catman]

Me likes

[Pommes-T]

Too bad about the nose.

[Colin]

I rather like that. I was impressed by the couple of mark V Golf GTis that I drove, and they were actually reasonably priced. I always liked the idea of the R32, but the market clearly was less impressed and I don't believe that many were sold. This one carries on the tradition of spending the money on engineering rather than over-adorning the bodywork with too many brash spoilers, vents etc..... subtle is always a good look.

Whilst I'm sure it will perform very well, I find it hard to believe that it is actually faster 0 - 100km/h than my Audi S6. I know the Audi is a fair bit heavier, but it has 435bhp at its disposal.

[r0tor]

gimme 5 door pleaaze

[cawimmer430]

Whilst I'm sure it will perform very well, I find it hard to believe that it is actually faster 0 - 100km/h than my Audi S6. I know the Audi is a fair bit heavier, but it has 435bhp at its disposal.

Man, I hate to break the bad news to you but a V6 Camry is quicker than your Audi S6. Why do you think it sells so well in the US?     

[r0tor]

is the US getting it??

[cawimmer430]

is the US getting it??

V6 Camry's are faster, right? So probably not. 

[Raza]

After being underwhelmed by the looks and tweaks of the now too-refined MkVI, I must say I quite like this.  Unfortunately, when we finally do get it, I imagine that it'll be DSG only for the US, just like the last one.  Unless they listened to feedback from dealers who told them how many sales they lost because people wanted manuals.

[r0tor]

i read some rumour boards and all indication says its coming to the US with DSG and a 6-speed manual option... woot

... too bad it will probably be too expensive like the R32 was for its core audience

[the Teuton]

VW finally built a real EVO competitor.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Artificially limited to 155 MPH!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! THOSE COMMIE BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[r0tor]

Artificially limited to 155 MPH!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! THOSE COMMIE NAZI BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Eye of the Tiger]

I happen to love the anterior

[SVT666]

I would still rather have the Scirocco.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I would still rather have the Scirocco.

I would still rather have the GTI W12 

[cawimmer430]

Artificially limited to 155 MPH!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! THOSE COMMIE BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gentleman's agreement between Audi, BMW, Mercedes and now Volkswagen.

[sportyaccordy]

I would still rather have the GTI W12 

They should throw that motor in a Lupo

[MX793]

That powertrain in a Scirocco wrapper would be the win.

[Raza]

They should throw that motor in a Lupo

Lupo's too big.  They should put it in a motorcycle and give you a free umbrella.