The regular versions of the brand-new Volkswagen Golf Mk7 are fine and dandy, but what we really want to see is the performance editions and more specifically, the GTI and of course, the R-branded models of the series.
Just a couple of weeks ago, our spies nabbed a prototype of the next Golf R, but it was armed up to the teeth in camouflage – which was logical since Volkswagen had yet to uncover the Mk7.
Now that it did, however, VW engineers made away with the swirly wraps giving us an unobtrusive view of the prototype Golf R.
Keep in mind though that the Germans are not revealing the car in its entirety, as several things are likely change on the production model such as the exterior mirrors, the roof spoiler, the tailpipe covers and the design of the front and rear bumpers.
Volkswagen hasn’t talked about the R model yet, but sources state that it will boast a newer 2.0-liter force-fed inline four delivering more than the current unit's 266hp (270PS) in EU specification, and which will be shared with the upcoming Audi S3.
Power will be transferred to the road through a four-wheel drive system with a Haldex-type multi-plate clutch and a six-either speed manual gearbox or an optional seven-speed DSG dual clutch transmission.
A revised chassis with a stiffer suspension along with more powerful brakes, and a re-trimmed interior boasting body-hugging sport seats, will also be part of the 'R' package.
The 2014 Golf R in both three- and five-door versions is expected to make its debut next year.
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16 Comments:
Same Boring shit
time to move on from the 1970's Rabbit design!!!!!
Actually Mk6 looks like the successor.
Looks more like a GTi to me.
Well... in black it looks even more bland and boring than before. Like company car.
i will never ever get the same boring ***** posts on car that are icons in the auto world.no not just the golf..i wide range of cars from the accord to a bmw 3 ..and the golf you dont change the look of cars like these..there is no reason to!
Ever driven a GTI or R? Perhaps you are a rice burner fanboy, on the other hand it maybe because you think you need a V8 to compensate for certain physical deficiencies?
Yawn-inducing
The lack of inspiration at the design department of VW is obvious.....This shit is a mix of golf 4,golf 5,golf 6....what a shity look but i didnt expect anything else from the germans...
VW is holding true to the original. Get a Golf , give it more power, tweak the suspension, and throw on some subtle body accents. If you want something else that screams boy racer, then the Golf isn't for you.
Ever driven a Focus? Just sayin'...
I despise your comment. You mistake good design with boring.
I agree I have the same feelings.
It's about time the GTI got all-wheel-drive, to make it genuinely competitive with the other cars in its class. With the addition of the dual you've got a pretty impressive performance package that should make it the most enjoyable driving Volkswagen yet.
looks like a box with lights and wheels on it. Its all out of proportion, ugliest hatchback ive seen. Wheels are to big, looks cheap. That kia Pro'Ceed I just looked at runs rings around this
No matter what VW comes up with. I'll never drive anything else
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