2012 Volkswagen Golf R - US version

The ecu sector obtained graced with all the Volkswagen Golfing R in the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, but we had to wait around two a lot more a long time prior to seeing it on our aspect in the pond. Alas, some time has come and the Golfing R’s debut even came with extra electric power, far more functionality, significantly less gasoline consumption, and a realistic $33,990 amount tag.

The newest Golf R takes advantage of a two.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine that delivers a complete of 256 HP, six HP over the earlier R32 bought on the US current market back again in 2008. Using this type of adjustment, Volkswagen states that the Golf R is "the most powerful VW sports activities effectiveness vehicle ever before sold within the U.S."

The Golfing R is also much more affordable, delivering a fuel economic system of 19 mpg from the metropolis and 27 mpg around the freeway in contrast having an EPA estimated mileage of eighteen mpg inside the city and 23 mpg about the freeway for your former R32.