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
2014 Volkswagen Golf R is the most powerful Golf in the range and now it is ready to celebrate its world premiere at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The emblematic Volkswagen model has distinctive design cues which emphasize its sporty character.
