Volkswagen Golf R - Wikicars

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Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen
aka	Type aka here, not up there
Production	produced from when to when+total units made (optional)
Class	Sports Compact Hot Hatch
Body Style	3 dr Hatchback5 dr Hatchback
Length	167.2 in
Width	69.2 in
Height	57.7 in
Wheelbase	wheelbase - type here
Weight	Weight - you get the point
Transmission	6 speed Manual, 6 speed DSG, AWD
Engine	2.0 litre turbocharged Inline-4
Power	265 hp @ N/A rpm258 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar	similar (competition)
Designer	Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

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Contents

• 1 Recent Changes
• 2 Styles and Major Options
• 3 Pricing
• 4 Gas Mileage
• 5 Engine and Transmission
• 6 Performance
• 7 Reliability
• 8 Safety
• 9 Photos
• 10 Colors
• 11 Main Competitors
• 12 Hybrid Models
• 13 Unique Attributes
• 14 Interior
• 15 Resale Values
• 16 Criticisms
• 17 Generations
• 18 Current Generation: (2010–present)
  • 18.1 Fifth generation (2007-2009)
  • 18.2 Fourth generation (2004)
  • 18.3 Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)
  • 18.4 Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)
  • 18.5 First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)
• 19 Worldwide
• 20 Design quirks and oddities
• 21 Awards
• 22 See Also
• 23 External Links

Recent Changes

• On December 9, 2010, The Volkswagen Golf R will be upgraded with bigger brakes, an uprated suspension, 18-inch wheels, center-exit dual exhaust and liberally tuned ESP. The Golf R will be available in both two and four doors and be paired exclusively with a manual transmission.[1]

Styles and Major Options

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• RECALL ALERT: REPORT: VW recalls all 5,000 2008 R32 hot hatches, some CC sedans

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Fifth generation (2007-2009)

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Design quirks and oddities

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Awards

• 2006 RACV Australia's Best Sports Car
• 2010 Top Gear Hot Hatch Of The Year

See Also

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External Links

• VW Golf R Uncovered Ahead of Frankfurt Debut
• Frankfurt Preview: Volkswagen R20 hits the web early
• 2010 Volkswagen Golf R: Closest To Scirocco R We'll Ever Get
• Officially Confirmed: New Volkswagen Golf R to go on Sale in the USA