Power & Style Define the Volkswagen Golf R in Rochester Hills, MI
The Volkswagen Golf R has been the jewel in the model's crown for many years. Drivers in Farmington Hills who want to see the new version and drive it under real-world conditions should stop by Fox Volkswagen for a test drive. Some of the features are well-known, even to owners of other car makes, like the snazzy "hot-hatch" design that the automaker migrated from the popular VW Gold GTI. On the R, the entire look is augmented with enhanced technology and engine power.
What are the signature components that make the Volkswagen stand out from other vehicles in its class? Besides the TVRD (torque-vectoring rear differential) and all-wheel drive, there are cool add-ons like optional drift mode and standard adaptive suspension. The designers' goal was to provide performance power that lifts the enjoyment level into the stratosphere.
There's more good news: The Golf R retains the core elements of its ancestor, the VW Golf, which has been so popular around the world for more than a half-century. The four-cylinder, turbocharged 2.0-liter engine on the R delivers power to spare, but there are many other features of the new Volkswagen Golf R to love. Here are the pertinent details.