Picked up my new 2012 Golf R last night....
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dude. I like those a lot.
nope...
This is AWD and 258hp
..highest model Golf you can get
and thanks
The r32 was always lacking some oomph with that vr6 and the gti was well lame being fwd so you get the best of both worlds now!
Is it the same (similar) 2.0 turbo engine from the gti? I'm guessing a reflash would wake it up a bunch then like the gti.
I am, however, impressed and an ecu re-tune will easily get me more hp when I get to that point.. (and will surpass my former 2004 R32) ...and yes, it is indeed a 2.0 turbo motor much like the GTI 2.0 (but tuned already with more hp to start with from the factory).. just this one has build internals (stronger internals) to handle the higher hp
First off congrats on the R! There are a few in the area already. Really like the color.
It is a 2.0T like the current GTI but is an updated version of the TFSI found in the MK5 GTI's. Current GTIs are TSI. The old TFSI had known problems with the cam follower and this has supposedly been address. Only limiting factor on the TFSI from the factory is fueling. Basic ECU reflash will do wonders, but anything more than that a High Pressure Fuel Pump will be needed. I hope they put a beefier clutch in than what came stock on my GTI.
Enjoy it!
It is a 2.0T like the current GTI but is an updated version of the TFSI found in the MK5 GTI's. Current GTIs are TSI. The old TFSI had known problems with the cam follower and this has supposedly been address. Only limiting factor on the TFSI from the factory is fueling. Basic ECU reflash will do wonders, but anything more than that a High Pressure Fuel Pump will be needed. I hope they put a beefier clutch in than what came stock on my GTI.
Enjoy it!
They used to have an AWD Passat option as well (not sure if they will bring that back or not)
But the R32 and this R is the only AWD version Golf VW offered for sale in this country.
VW Does have AWD SUVs as well though
R32 always came to mind when somebody mentions an awd VW. There is a guy on here with a black '04 R32
They used to have an AWD Passat option as well (not sure if they will bring that back or not)
But the R32 and this R is the only AWD version Golf VW offered for sale in this country.
VW Does have AWD SUVs as well though
Obviously on the SUVs having AWD/4WD
I meant on the cars. It was my belief that VW stayed away from AWD as a whole in the car market. If you want an AWD VW, you add a few circles to the grille, some nice leather seats, and about $15k to the sticker. Then you drive your Audi home.
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