Author: Victor Ivanov

Volkswagen has announced the 2014 Golf VII R, which will make its official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The hot hatchback comes with a lot of additional equipment and powerful engine.

The range-topping Golf VII is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine with 300HP (221 kW) at 5,500RPM and 380Nm (280 lb-ft) at 1,800RPM, which is an increase of 30HP and 30Nm compared to its predecessor.

The result is thanks to a new engine head, exhaust valves, valve seats and springs, bigger turbocharger, high-pressure injection valves and pistons. The power is put on the road through a 6-speed manual gearbox and AWD 4Motion system with fifth-gen Haldex coupling.

0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds (4.9 seconds with optional 6-speed DSG) and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The fuel consumption is 7.1 liters / 100 km (33.1 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 165 g/km for manual and 6.9 liters / 100 km (34 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 159 g/km.

2014 Volkswagen Golf VII R comes with lowered suspension, 18” alloy wheels (19” available as an option), MacPherson front suspension and an improved multi-link rear arrangement to provide better handling and stability.

The exterior boasts an aggressive body kit including new front and rear bumpers, modified side skirts, a new rear diffuser, smoked LED taillights and a chromed quad exhaust system. There are also standard bi-xenon headlights and new DRLs.

The interior comes with and Alcantara with carbon-like leather, a new speedometer (320 km/h) and an infotainment system with 5”, 5.8” or 8” display.

2014 Volkswagen Golf VII R is priced from €38,325.

• Automatic gearbox:
– 6-speed DSG
• Cargo capacity:
– 343 litres to 1,233 litres
• Character:
– Flagship with racing DNA
• Colours:
– “Tornado Red”, “Pure White”, “Lapis Blue Metallic”,
“Reflex Silver Metallic”, “Limestone Grey Metallic”,
“Night Blue Metallic”, “Deep Black Pearl Effect” and
“Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect”
• Drive system:
– All-wheel drive
• Driver assistance and performance systems:
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including ABS,
brake assist, traction control, XDS+ electronic
differential lock, four-wheel EDS, engine –
drag torque control, countersteering assist (standard)
– ESC Sport (ESC mode, e.g. for race courses)
– Driver Alert System (standard)
– Automatic post-collision braking system (standard)
– Progressive steering (standard)
– ParkPilot (standard)
– Tyre pressure monitoring indicator (standard)
– DCC dynamic chassis control
– ACC plus adaptive cruise control
Front Assist surroundings monitoring system with
City Emergency Braking
– Dynamic Light Assist dynamic main beam control
– Driving profile selector including Race mode
– Light Assist main beam control
– Cruise control system
– PreCrash occupant protective system
– Rear Assist
– Lane Assist lane-keeping assistant
– Road sign recognition
• Engines – petrol:
2.0 TSI with output of 221 kW / 300 PS
• Equipment line:
– R
– Standard radio: “Composition Touch” (5-inch screen)
– “Composition Colour” radio (5-inch screen)
– “Composition Media” radio (5.8-inch screen)
– “Composition Media” radio with navigation function
“Discover Media” (5.8-inch screen)
– “Discover Pro” radio-navigation system (8-inch screen)
– Dynaudio sound system
– Car Net (Online services)
• Market launch, Europe:
– Fourth quarter of 2013
• Prices (Germany):
– Golf R – from 38,325 euros
• Production location:
Wolfsburg plant
• Running gear:
– Front: MacPherson strut suspension
– Rear: modular performance suspension
– Progressive steering
• Standard gearbox:
6-speed manual gearbox
• Wheels:
– Standard wheels: 18-inch “Cadiz” alloy wheels
– Optional wheels: 19-inch “Cadiz” alloy wheels and
“Pretoria”

Source: Volkswagen