Volkswagen Msia presents R-Line Golf and Passat CC variants

 

In addition, the “R” line vehicles, developed by Volkswagen R GmbH, incorporate technologies attained from the race tracks and transferred into current road cars. The Golf “R” and Passat CC “R” inherit intelligent-downsized TSI engines and the familiar DSG transmission which translate to better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.        

 

The Golf Is the next variant in VW’s repertoire to take up the R-Line status, after the scintillating Scirocco.  The Golf R gets an upgraded exterior, interior and a fairly able powertrain.  

 

From the exterior, the car has three intakes in the front bumper area; an LED strip is integrated as a daytime running light in each of the two outer intakes. Aside from the LED daytime running lights, the front’s standard features include the famous R-emblem, bi-xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights and LED rear lights. On its sides, the Golf R is identified by its side sill extensions in body color and mirror housings painted in high gloss black. The diffuser at the bottom of the bumper, central exhausts and large spoiler are main highlights at the rear. The “Talladega” alloy wheels with 235/35 R19 tyres and black brake callipers distinguish the Golf R from its nearest rivals.  

 

Inside, the car takes up bucket seats, resembling a track car. The sport seats with crystal micro-fibre inner surfaces is made of “Vienna” leather and stitched with"R" logos. Also standard on board is an automatic climate control system (“Climatronic”) and the “RNS 510” satellite navigation system with 8-speaker audio system (DYNAUDIO 'Excite' 300W). Additionally, the Golf R comes with electric tilt/slide glass sunroof.

 

Under the hood, a 2.0-liter petrol direct-injection engine with turbocharging (TSI), mated to a 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), propels the car to an output of 255 PS and 330Nm of torque. The car dashes from 0 – 100km/h in 5.7 seconds, while reaching a top speed of 250km/h. Consumption and emissions have been reduced quite drastically thanks to the engine’s intelligent downsizing; fuel consumption is down 13.4 % compared to the previous edition, a 3.2l version, and emissions is rated at 196g/km.   

 

As standard equipment, the Golf R transfers the TSI’s power to the road via the latest Volkswagen’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. Equivalent of a performance car, the Golf R now incorporates a sport chassis with Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) and lowered ride-height, as well as re-tuned springs, dampers and stabilizers.

 

The brake system, modified for the Golf R’s high level of driving performance, comprises a tuned set-up, ventilated discs all around and R-specific brake callipers in high-gloss black with the "R" emblem. Further to that, the electronic stabilization program (ESP) has been tweaked to delay intervention during fast and curve-filled drives, thus enabling a more responsive handling.