Volkswagen made an announcement today: A limited edition of the Golf R is coming stateside to celebrate two decades of “high-performance all-wheel-drive Golf vehicles,” which started with the launch of the Golf R32 back in 2002.
The Golf R's 315-horsepower EA888 engine doesn't get a power bump in the "20 Years" edition, but the car has lost some weight by forgoing …
Could lose more weight by equipping the correct number of doors. Two.
Error404 said:Could lose more weight by equipping the correct number of doors. Two.
It would be the same chassis. Just like the 2/4 door E30s, so you likely wouldn't save any noticeable weight.
That is purty. Do you think these will sell anywhere near MSRP?
*sigh*
Let the dealer price gouging begin!!
In reply to Error404 :
I disagree. Any car with a back seat should have four doors.
Wasn't the original R the 2004 R32? How is this 20 years
Wasn't the original R the 2004 R32? How is this 20 years? VW marketing in the US has always been odd.
How much would I hate myself for just buying a base model GTI? It's exactly what I want in a DD, but I owned a 2010 GTI for all of 6 months and it threw three CELs during that time period.
I love the Golf R, especially if you can actually find one for MSRP. But the reviews about the infotainment system have me spooked. You interact with that all the time, and if it's as frustrating as people say, it's a deal-breaker.
In reply to Kpcheng :
It probably would have been helpful for me to note that VW is referring to the launch of the R32 in Europe, which happened in 2002. I apologize for the confusion.
In reply to Kpcheng :
I owned a US 2004 .:R32.
The original was to be a Europe only trim package, which debuted for the 2002 model year. Due to the enormous outcry from US VW fans, VAG decided to tweak the model for the US market and brought over 5000 (plus a few) as a 1-off special.
They sold out quickly (I was luck to get one below MSRP) and VAG decided to do it again with the MKVI, of the 5000 planned only about 1800 sold, as it was only available with a DSG which would not support much more than stock torque. And that meant no power adders.
I wish I still had mine - WONDERFUL car!
calteg said:How much would I hate myself for just buying a base model GTI? It's exactly what I want in a DD, but I owned a 2010 GTI for all of 6 months and it threw three CELs during that time period.
I went looking for a $5k GTI winter car when my truck broke bad in November and the Cayman saw it's first snow on the road from a squall. I ended up with a very well sorted 2012 R with a salvage title for $13k.
Bucket list.
EDIT: Owned since 11/21 and have had zero issues with it besides frozen catch can lines. A couple 8+ hour highway trips as well.
A shop I worked for had a 2002 GTI 20th anniversary edition (#714) We bought that one specifically because it was Jazz Blue, a colour unique to the 20AE. Combined with the vortex body kit, recaro seats and oz wheels it was a pretty exclusive car.
The next year the R32 came out with the same wheels, same body kit, same interior and the same colir that VW had assured us would be unique to the 20AE. So that was annoying.
Also the 25th anniversary GTI came out about 3 years before the 20th. So there's that.
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