2004 Volkswagen R32 Overview

Introduction

The highly anticipated and sporty R32 is a more luxurious and refined vision of Volkswagen's Golf/Rabbit/GTI family. With its power, speed, and comfort, the R32 performs like a luxury car in a deceptively modest hatchback body.

The R32 gets its name from the 3.2 liter, 250hp, six-cylinder engine under the hood. The only transmission choice is Volkswagen's DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) transmission, allowing either automatic shifting or automated manual operation through the use of finger-operated paddle shifters on the steering wheel. It is available only as a two-door hatchback, featuring all-wheel-drive, 18-inch summer performance tires and a choice of four colors. Volkswagen has packaged the R32 with six airbags, including side curtain and side torso airbags for the front passengers. Antilock brakes and electronic stability control help to keep the car under control in all conditions.

The R32 is new to the U.S. in 2008, following its introduction and popular reception in 2004.

The highly anticipated and sporty R32 is a more performance oriented vision of Volkswagens Golf/GTI family. With its power, speed, and aero kit bumpers and side rocker panels, the R32 performs like a true sports car in a deceptively modest looking two-door hatchback body.

The R32 gets its name from the 3.2-liter 240-hp 15-degree VR6 engine. The only transmission choice is a six-speed manual. Standard equipment includes 4MOTION all-wheel-drive, 18-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires, blue-powder-coated four-piston brake calipers, four-wheel independent sport suspension, heated sport bucket front seats, power sunroof, power windows, doors and locks, keyless entry, leather steering wheel, electronic climate control, a multi-function trip computer, and chrome exhaust tips. Safety features include six airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, front safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, anti-intrusion side door beams, and electronic stability control to help keep the car under control in all conditions.

For 2004, just 5000 examples of this limited-edition Volkswagen R32 will be imported.