It was in 2002 that Volkswagen first launched the Golf R32 primarily based on the fourth technology of the Golf hatchback, and now 20 years on VW is celebrating the milestone with a particular Golf R packing additional energy and some extra distinctive tweaks.

The present Golf R launched for the 2022 mannequin 12 months is the non secular successor to the unique V-6-powered Golf R32, and the particular anniversary model, often called the Golf R 20 Years, is confirmed to succeed in North America this summer time, albeit with a singular specification.

The unique Golf R32 was powered by a 3.2-liter V-6 good for 237 hp. It was probably the most highly effective Golf that VW had constructed as much as that time, and consequently was given an all-wheel-drive system to assist put the facility down.

The Golf R 20 Years is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 good for 329 hp, or sufficient for 0-62 mph acceleration in 4.6 seconds. The inventory Golf R has 315 hp and desires 4.7 seconds to hit 62 mph. The Golf R 20 Years can even attain a prime velocity of 167 mph, although in customary kind the highest velocity is capped at 155 mph. All-wheel drive is customary however drivers can select between a 6-speed handbook or 7-speed dual-clutch automated. A particular contact is an Emotion Begin characteristic which revs the engine to 2,500 rpm upon startup for a little bit of theater.

The Golf R 20 Years comes customary with the Golf R’s R Efficiency package deal which incorporates torque vectoring and the Automobile Dynamics Supervisor with extra Particular and Drift modes. Particular badging, each in and out, additional units aside the particular automotive from the inventory model.

Native pricing hasn’t been introduced however in VW’s dwelling market of Germany the Golf R 20 Years begins at 59,995 euros (roughly $64,125). Manufacturing of all VW Golf fashions is dealt with at a Volkswagen Group plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, and manufacturing of the Golf R 20 Years will run for a single 12 months solely.