Volkswagen Golf R hatchback pictures
See pictures of the 2014 Volkswagen Golf R hatchback
The Golf R is the ultimate Volkswagen Golf
It grabs all the best attributes of the Golf GTI and runs with them
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Like the GTI, it uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Unlike the GTI, it offers 306bhp. The GTI has a 'mere' 230bhp on tap
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This means it can rocket from 0-62mph in just 4.6 seconds - almost two seconds faster than a Golf GTI
The R's suspension is well capable of making the most of all that muscle, too.
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The latest Golf R has full LED headlamps
There's also a freshly designed lower front bumper to distinguish the R from GTI models
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... though the R still manages to look understated
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LED indicator repeater lamps are integrated with the rear view mirrors
Quad tailpipes remind following traffic that this is no ordinary Golf
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The interior is as well laid out and high quality as any other VW Golf
All instruments are clear to read, which an enthusiastic driver will appreciate
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Driver and passengers are assured a comfortable trip
...even at sustained high speeds
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The Golf R offers impressive rear seat space as well
Although the four-wheel drive system means the boot is slightly smaller than front-wheel drive Golf models.
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