A sports car in disguise: Golf R32 combines the understatement of the most popular compact car with the performance figures of a fully-fledged sports car!

It's got the power, it's got the technology, it can be a cruiser and a racer if required! The sleek look from the extended sills and the individual design of the front and rear apron ensure even better aerodynamics and optimal road holding of all the range of Volkswagen Golf.

The sports suspension is lowered by approximately 20 mm yet perfectly adapted for the exclusive big 18-inch wheels with 20-spoke design through which gleam the blue-painted brake callipers on their big 17-inch brake discs! The 225 tyres bear the Y-symbol which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h (186 mph)!! Now, imagine behind the wheel of this hot hatch!

The harmoniously integrated cabin continues the R32 essence with
pedals with aluminium caps with "R" logo which has outstanding grip in all driving situations, and the sports steering wheel with integrated R32 logo in metal. Both the standard sports seat and optional exclusively designed RECARO sports bucket seats with pronounced lateral supports keep the occupants securely anchored even when cornering at speed, keeping you in the R32 mood!

R32 sprints away vehemently reaching 100km/h (62 mph) mark from a standing start in a mere 6.2 seconds. Engine has sprinter qualities, as you would expect of a thoroughbred sports car, and can be equipped with the options of a 6-speed manual gearbox or a double clutch gearbox. The power of 184kW (250 bhp) produced by the 6 cylinder 3.2 litre transmits its tremendous power to all four wheels via 4MOTION drive. You can now zoom your way down highways!

With the power in the engine, it is assuring to know that the standard electronic stabIising programme (ESP) which includes an anti-locking brake system (ABS) and brake assist system which ensures that the Golf R32 remains steerable even when braking hard. Air bags for front and rear passengers are standard so are the curtain air bags that offer additional protection in the event of side impact. It is just as reassuring that brilliant illumination is achieved with Bi-xenon headlights, and if there is a sudden drop in tyre pressure, the tyre monitoring display will let you know immediately. You are now all set to go for that adrenaline-pumping drive!

Low-pitched, deadened rumble at low speeds.
Bright, powerful, with harsh breakaway noises at the gear change.
R32 sprints away vehemently and reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) mark from a standing start in 6.2 seconds.

4 driven wheels (4MOTION) are not overawed even by the 247 h.p.
The power of 184kW (250 bhp) produced by the 6 cylinder 3.2 litre engine is transmitted to all four wheels: transmits its tremendous power to all four wheels via 4MOTION drive.

Engine has sprinter qualities, as you would expect of a thoroughbred sports car, and can be equipped with the options of a 6-speed manual gearbox or a double clutch gearbox.

Combines the understatement of the most popular compact car with the performance figures of a fully-fledged sports car.
A sports car in disguise. It's got the power, it's got the technology, it can be a cruiser and a racer if required.

The suspension is perfectly adapted for the big wheels and responds according to the maxim "hard but fair". On the one hard, it makes sure the car never loses its stability while at the same time it makes it possible for the R32 to smooth out the bumps of a cobbled road in a civilized way.