Volkswagen Golf R: Is a observe pack within the works?

Is the Volkswagen Golf R about to achieve much more efficiency? A brand new take a look at mule suggests a warmer mannequin is on the way in which.

This Golf R, dubbed a Golf R Plus by our spy photographers, seems to be based mostly on the 20 Years Anniversary Version however options additional canards on the entrance bumper.

They’re not part of any Volkswagen efficiency elements catalogue, and our spy photographer quotes Volkswagen sources which confirmed the corporate is testing one thing “particular” in the mean time.

Honda has simply introduced its Civic Kind R observe weapon, the Mercedes-AMG A45 S has not too long ago been up to date, and Audi gives a five-cylinder punch within the type of the RS3 for eager drivers, so the quick hatch market is hotter than ever.

A extra track-oriented Golf R is a technique Volkswagen might take the struggle to its extra aggressive opponents.

We already know extra energy is coming to the R. Volkswagen has confirmed the Golf R vary will in 2023 acquire the 245kW and 420Nm engine tune that options within the Golf R 20 Years particular version.

Within the case of the Golf R hatchback supplied in Australia, that represents a lift of 10kW and 20Nm – the hatch is presently supplied with a 2.0-litre turbo engine making 235kW and 400Nm, down 20Nm on what’s supplied in Europe.

Volkswagen hasn’t confirmed precisely when the extra highly effective Golf R will arrive, however Michelle Rowney, Volkswagen Australia product and providers supervisor, stated timing is now wanting “higher than what we anticipated”.

“A month in the past should you had’ve requested me it might have been second half of subsequent 12 months… however now it appears to be like like we can get one thing sooner,” Ms Rowney stated.

Though the powered-up mainstream mannequin is likely to be on observe for an early arrival, the Golf R 20 Years particular has been delayed.

Initially on observe to the touch down throughout the third quarter of 2022, the R 20 Years is now anticipated to reach round March or April 2023, as Volkswagen prioritises manufacturing of present Australian orders for the common automobile.

The Golf R 20 Years packs a 245kW and 420Nm engine, and options particular touches together with an Akrapovic exhaust to rejoice 20 years because the Golf R32 debuted.

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