Volkswagen Golf R

Introduction

Volkswagen is a German automaker with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1974, it has been producing Golf in various forms. Golf is considered to be one of the best selling models of Volkswagen till date. This car has evolved itself in many ways and has gone through many generations since its first launch. In each generation, it was tweaked with minor changes and advancements in features. Currently, it is running in its seventh generation which made a debut in the year 2012. Till date, this car remains an entry-level hatchback while offering a complete package of performance and practicality to its occupants.

Engine, Mileage and Variants

Volkswagen Golf r is offered in 3-door and 5-door variants with the latest technology and improved engine. Beneath the hood, it is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection fuel system. This powerful engine churns out a maximum power of 280 PS between 5700 to 6200 rpm along with a peak torque of 380 Nm between the range of 1750 to 5600 rpm. This engine is further mated to a DSG 6-Speed direct shift transmission. From a position of halt, it accelerates to 100 kmph in 5 seconds along with a top speed of 250 kmph. Further, the direct injection fuel system employed in this car helps it to deliver a fuel economy of 14.50 kmpl in combined driveways.

Exterior

Towards the exterior, this car features a sporty design. The front fascia is adorned with a shiny black radiator grille along with company's insignia embossed in between. Further, the illumination is provided by Bi-Xenon headlights along with LED technology. The body coloured rear spoiler not only gives it a striking look but also improves the aerodynamics. The side profile gets body coloured mirrors with turn signals integrated with them. The rear end of this car is designed with body coloured bumper, high-gloss black diffuser and chrome twin exhaust pipes. Dimension wise, the new Volkswagen Golf R measures 4276 mm x 1799 mm x 1436 mm (L X W X H) along with a wheelbase of 2630 mm. Further, this car rides on huge 19-inch alloy wheels with tires measuring 235/35 R19 for a firm grip on the road.

Interior

The sportiness of this car is carried forward to its interior as well. The Carbon Touch decorative inserts have been provided for the dashboard and Piano Black for the centre console. Further, its ‘Climatronic’ automatic air conditioning system with 2-zone temperature control provides a perfect environment for all the occupants. The centre console is also integrated with a 5.8-inch ‘Composition Media’ colour touch-screen with CD drive, SD-Card slot, USB & Bluetooth connectivity. The 8 speakers packed in this drive are responsible for delivering crisp and clear sound for all occupants. The comfort level is further accentuated with illuminated glove compartment and tilted steering wheel with multi-functional controls. The boot space offered in this drive counts to 370-litre which is approximately 37-litre less than the standard version.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

The automaker has blessed this car with an array of advanced safety features. It is integrated with dual front airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation including knee airbag on driver’s side and curtain airbags for front and rear passengers. The braking mechanism of this car is further assisted with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Brake Assist (BA) which ensure absolute control and stability. Additional safety features include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Multi-collision brake system and Tyre pressure monitoring system.

Verdict

With decent performance and spacious interior, the new Volkswagen Golf R turns out to be a perfect family hatchback. Moreover, its impressive fuel efficiency acts as the cherry on the cake.