Following on the recently revealed facelifted Golf range, Volkswagen has unleashed its range-topping hot hatch, the 2017 Golf R. While the subtle facelift brings a new set of LED headlights and more aggressive front bumper, the headline news is no doubt the car’s more potent 2.0-litre turbocharged four, which now …
Read More »Volkswagen introduces Oettinger body kits for performance Golfs in UK
Volkswagen in the U.K. has partnered with long time VW tuner, Oettinger to introduce a series of body kits for the carmaker’s trio of performance Golfs – the GTD, GTI and Golf R. The new kits – which appear to have been created for the pre-facelift Golf – were designed …
Read More »Volkswagen bids farewell to the Scirroco R with Wolfsburg Edition
Volkswagen will bid farewell to the Scirroco R coupe with the Scirroco R Wolfsburg Edition. Set to go on sale from November 14, only 150 of the special edition will be on offer, with a choice of six-speed DSG or 6-speed manual (only 30 units of the latter). The final …
Read More »162kW VW Polo R WRC Street – limited to 2,500 only
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the race inspired Polo R WRC Street. Only 2,500 of the Polo R will be built, as part of the FIA homologation requirement for VW’s entry into the WRC (World Rally Championship) race next year. The bad news for Australia is, the car will only be …
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