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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Volkswagen R GmbH releases up! R-Line package!

August 30, 2018 0

The up!1 R-Line. Sporty design right down to the finest details.


The up! impresses with its unmistakeable and fresh design – right down to the finest details. The optional R-Line exterior package for the move up! and high up! offers a striking sporty element. The sporty design of the front bumper leaves a lasting impression, underscored by the R-Line logo on the side panels to the right and left. The R-Line exterior package for the move up! includes front fog lights, which already come fitted as standard in the high up!

Roof and wing mirrors featuring black paintwork add dynamic accents. The athletic and powerful appearance of your up! is further reinforced by the rear side windows and rear window, which absorb up to 65% of light. Thanks to the striking sills in the vehicle colour, the silver trim framing the radiator grille, the black 16-inch Triangle rims and the optional 17-inch Polygon rims, all eyes will be on you. On the roads, in town – everywhere.



Source: https://volkswagen-r.de/en/r-line/up
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Thursday, August 16, 2018

SAIC Volkswagen Tharu R Line Leaked! (Tarek R Line Leaked)

August 16, 2018 0
SAIC Volkswagen Tharu in R Line trim has been leaked!




The new small SUV below the Tiguan in China (and very soon in Russia, North & South America) is expected to be launched in China before the end of the year.

The pictured Tharu R Line will measure 4453 in length, 1841 in height, 1632 in width with a wheelbase of 2680 mm and be powered by a 1.4T EA211 engine with 150hp / 110kW and expected average fuel consumption of 5.9L per 100km.

Visually the front looks more like a Tiguan R Line with black gloss trim where the fog lights would normally sit. The side wheel arch trim has textured finished trim, perhaps not quite production ready at this stage??? The rear has a lower black gloss styled trim that runs along the bottom of the rear bumper with faux rear exhaust trims.

The Tharu R Line will also have between 16 inch to 19 inch alloys and a sunroof according to the article from Autohome China.

We will find out more when SAIC Volkswagen releases more information later in year (expect November read Guangzhou Auto Show).




Source
https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201808/921046.html#pvareaid=102624 
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Sunday, July 15, 2018

Volkswagen smashes Electric Record at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018

July 15, 2018 0



The I.D. R Pikes Peak has wrapped up its next record. Romain Dumas (F) set a new record for electric cars of
43.86 seconds in Volkswagen’s first fully-electric racing car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Following his record-breaking exploits at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb just three weeks ago, Dumas beat the previous fastest time for electric cars on the Goodwood Hillclimb, which has stood since 2013, by 3.48 seconds. 

“The I.D. R Pikes Peak has once again proven emphatically that it is a fantastic ambassador for our fully-electric I.D. family,” said Dr. Herbert Diess, the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG and Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand. “I would like to thank the whole team. After the great success on Pikes Peak, at Goodwood we have shown once again how impressive the performance of an electric racing car can be. That is a very good preparation for our great electric car offensive which is starting next year.”

Volkswagen driver Romain Dumas was delighted: “Goodwood is an absolutely fantastic event and I am more than happy that we won in front of such a great crowd of motorsport enthusiasts,” said the 40-year-old after his latest record-breaking drive. “The hill climb track is short but often dirty and therefore you should definitely not underestimate it. In any case it is a great honour to drive here at Goodwood. You meet so many fantastic drivers, and the cars and motorcycles here span a century of motorsport. It is one of a kind.”





Watch the run here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs1SMr2A5q4
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Monday, July 9, 2018

I.D. R Pikes Peak is making its competitive debut in Europe at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 

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Memories of victory at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb are still fresh: Volkswagen made motorsport history on 24 June, when Romain Dumas (F) and the I.D. R Pikes Peak set a new all-time record of 7:57.148 minutes at the most famous hill climb in the world. From 12 to 15 July, the pursuit of records continues at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The iconic motorsport event is the largest event of its type in the world and is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. More than 200,000 visitors from all over the world are expected to flock to the south of England for this unique homage to motorsport.

The I.D. R Pikes Peak is making its competitive debut in Europe at Goodwood. Volkswagen’s first fully-electric racing car is the sporty ambassador for the I.D. family. “I am really looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of the I.D. R Pikes Peak at the Goodwood Festival of Speed,” says Dumas. “The race in Duke of Richmond’s estate is a very special event that is steeped in tradition. The best drivers in the world line up in some legendary racing cars in a great atmosphere. The I.D. R Pikes Peak may still be very young, but the record-breaking run on Pikes Peak has already made it a ‘living legend’.”

“It is a great honour for us to take part in the Goodwood Festival of Speed,” adds Sven Smeets, Volkswagen Motorsport Director. “I still get goosebumps when I think about the magnificent success on Pikes Peak. However, that race is history now. We are looking ahead and looking forward to showing European fans the I.D. R Pikes Peak. Our brand has dedicated itself to electromobility, and we want to show everyone how emotional this topic can be, before the first Volkswagen range with fully-electric drive is launched in 2020.”

Hill instead of mountain: hunting down record for electric cars at Goodwood

Volkswagen and the I.D. R Pikes Peak have their sights set on the next record at Goodwood: the record for electric cars. In 2013, Jonny Cocker (GB) set a new fastest time of 47.34 seconds for the iconic Goodwood Hillclimb in a Lola-Drayson B12 69/EV. The all-time record is held by former Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld (D). Back in 1999, he covered the short 1.86-kilometre route in 41.6 seconds at the wheel of a McLaren-Mercedes MP4/13 Formula 1 car.

For the plan to come to fruition, Volkswagen Motorsport is currently having to perform a logistical tour de force: after the record-breaking run at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the I.D. R Pikes Peak was prepared as quickly as possible for transport to Europe. It only arrived home in Hannover by air freight a few days ago. The electric racing car is now undergoing further preparations in Hannover, before heading to the south of England to take on its latest challenge. A race against time for the Volkswagen Motorsport team.

Also in action at Goodwood: the 1987 Twin-Golf Pikes Peak

Volkswagen Motorsport has plenty to offer visitors to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed: as well as the I.D. R Pikes Peak, the Twin-Golf Pikes Peak from 1987 will also take part in the race on the Goodwood Hill. Hans-Joachim “Strietzel” Stuck and Jochi Kleint will share the driving duties in the 480-kW (652-PS) twin-engine racing car. As with the I.D. R Pikes Peak, the engineers opted for a solution with two drive sources when developing the eye-catching Golf. The I.D. R Pikes Peak features two electric engines, which generate a system performance of 500 kW (680 PS). As well as taking on the hill climb, the two cars will also be on display in the paddock, while the drivers will be available to meet fans and sign autographs. 
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Sunday, June 24, 2018

All time record: Volkswagen makes history with the I.D. R Pikes Peak

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  • 7m 57.148s minutes – Volkswagen’s electric racing car sets a new overall record
  • Romain Dumas betters Sébastien Loeb’s record by 16 seconds
  • I.D. R Pikes Peak: the sporty forerunner to the new, fully-electric I.D. family



Volkswagen and the I.D. R Pikes Peak have made history at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Driving the 500-kW (680 PS) I.D. R Pikes Peak, Romain Dumas (F) defeated a field including cars with conventional drivetrain technology. In doing so, he not only broke the previous record for electric vehicles, but also bettered Sébastien Loeb’s (F) all-time record from 2013 – by a full 16 seconds. Dumas’ new record of 7m 57.148s minutes is now top of the list of Pikes Peak champions, which includes such acclaimed drivers as Loeb, Walter Röhrl (D), Michèle Mouton (F), Stig Blomqvist (S), Nobuhiro Tajima (J) and also Rod Millen and his son Rhys (both NZ).


“The I.D. R Pikes Peak is the sporty forerunner of Volkswagen’s I.D. family. Today, we saw what this technology is capable of”, said Dr. Frank Welsch, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand with responsibility for “Technical Development”. “Every Volkswagen employee can be extremely proud of today’s result. I congratulate the team from the bottom of my heart. With a combination of outstanding engineering skills, passion and commitment, the team has managed to create a fantastic racing car in just eight months. The Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak has now set the fastest time in the history of this hill climb, which spans more than 100 years – that speaks volumes for electric mobility.”
  19.99 kilometres, 156 corners, just one attempt – and a successful one: Romain Dumas claimed his fourth overall victory at the iconic Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which has now been held 96 times since 1916. With the I.D. R Pikes Peak, Volkswagen has created an extraordinary racing car, specifically tailored to the demands of the most famous of hill climbs: a combination of minimum weight, as much downforce as possible, and maximum power, designed to achieve the best possible performance. Including its battery cells, the I.D. R Pikes Peak weighs less than 1,100 kilograms. When evaluating performance, Volkswagen employed simulation software to calculate exactly how to achieve the optimum in energy demand and performance for the record attempt on Pikes Peak. In the matter of aerodynamics, the key was to compensate for the loss of downforce caused by the thin air on Pikes Peak. The result of this endeavour could be seen from afar: the flat, streamlined chassis and huge rear wing.

Volkswagen also struck out in a new direction when it came to charging technology – the goal being to charge the car as quickly as possible with minimum environmental impact. The time was defined by the regulations: In case of the race being suspended, it must be possible to completely charge the car in under 20 minutes. The electricity required was provided by generators at the foot of Pikes Peak. Glycerol, which in chemical terms is a sugar alcohol, was selected as the fuel. A by-product of the manufacture of biodiesel, for example, Glycerol combusts with virtually no harmful exhaust fumes or residues. Glycerol itself is non-toxic and is even permitted as an additive in the food and cosmetics industries.

A mere 250 days passed between the announcement and the start of the Pikes Peak project on 18 October 2017 and the record-breaking run on Pikes Peak on 24 June 2018. This was an extremely sporty remit for the development of a thoroughbred prototype, including innovative fully-electric drive technology, specific demands on the batteries, aerodynamics and chassis. This effort and the tireless work of the Volkswagen mechanics, engineers and many more employees in Wolfsburg, at the motorsport headquarters in Hannover and, last but not least, during the weeks of preparation in Colorado Springs, has now been rewarded with a new record on Pikes Peak.

Volkswagen has had some strong partners on its side for the record attempt on Pikes Peak, in the form of Volkswagen R, ANSYS, Michelin, Integral e-drive and OMP. With Volkswagen R, the I.D. R Pikes Peak received a sporting seal of approval from the outset, which it more than earned on its record-breaking run, if not before. ANSYS also made a vital contribution to the success of the project by providing support with the software simulations. Another key factor was tyre maker Michelin’s years of experience on Pikes Peak, which allowed them to provide tyre technology perfectly tailored to the demands of the hill climb. The I.D. R Pikes Peak’s E-engines, which together generated 500 kW (680 PS), were achieved in collaboration with partner Integral e-drive. OMP put the icing on the cake – for example, with the featherweight racing overall for Romain Dumas, which perfectly complemented the lightweight design philosophy of the I.D. R Pikes Peak.

Reactions from the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Romain Dumas (F), Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak #94
“Awesome! We exceeded even our own high expectations with that result. Since this week’s tests, we have known that it was possible to break the all-time record. For it to come off, everything had to come together perfectly – from the technology to the driver. And the weather had to play ball too. That everything ran so smoothly is an incredible feeling, and the new record on Pikes Peak is the icing on the cake. I still cannot believe that Volkswagen and my name are behind this incredible time. The I.D. R Pikes Peak is the most impressive car I have ever driven in competition. The electric drivetrain means that many things are different and I learned a lot during the project. The team did an indescribably meticulous, yet at the same time relaxed, job. Not only did we get the desired result, but the team spirit was also spot on. I am incredibly proud to have been a part of it.”

Sven Smeets, Volkswagen Motorsport Director
“This is a fantastic day for Volkswagen and one, of which we are very proud. The I.D. R Pikes Peak is the most innovative and complex car ever developed by Volkswagen Motorsport. Every employee involved in the Pikes Peak project has constantly had to push their boundaries and show extreme commitment and dedication. Without this, it would not have been possible to repeatedly overcome new challenges and come up with new solutions. It should actually be impossible to achieve all that and especially the all-time record in such a short time, but our team pulled it off thanks to their passion and commitment. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on the project and showed such fantastic team spirit.”
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Friday, May 18, 2018

Volkswagen Debuts 2018 Enthusiast Vehicle Fleet at SOWO: The European Experience in Savannah, Georgia

May 18, 2018 0


Herndon, VA (May 18, 2018) — With the summer enthusiast season just around the corner, Volkswagen of America, Inc. will unveil its enthusiast show concept fleet for 2018 at SOWO: The European Experience on Hutchinson Island, Savannah, Georgia, between May 17 and 20. Featuring five models from the brand lineup, these specially prepared show vehicles are inspired by the diverse design tastes of Volkswagen enthusiasts. Four of the concepts share a central fluorescent yellow theme to help them stand out. 







2018 Golf R Abstract concept

Using a unique camouflage print wrap, the Abstract concept highlights the recently released 2018 Golf R with DCC and Navigation. The car rides on 20-inch FR design wheels in Mystic Black from ABT Sportsline and uses an H&R Springs Sport Spring system that lowers the vehicle by an inch. ABT Sportsline also outfitted the Golf R with side skirts and an uprated stainless steel performance quad-exhaust system with matte black chrome 4-inch exhaust tips, which gives the powerful Golf R concept an even more dynamic sound. The steering wheel has been upgraded to a BAK Performance Mk 7 custom carbon fiber wheel complete with Golf R blue stitching. The camo design takes cues from the robust urban street art of the Wynwood Art District in Miami, FL, where the North American office of ABT Sportsline is located. 






2019 Jetta R-Line SoCal concept

In celebration of the launch of the seventh-generation Jetta, which lands in dealers this month, Volkswagen has been looking back on its predecessors for inspiration. The SoCal concept is a heritage-based design with modern accents. Taking inspiration from the Mk2 Jetta, the body graphics give a nod to the past while drawing attention to the strong vehicle design. Other visual highlights include fluorescent yellow mirror caps, a gloss black roof with geodesic fluorescent yellow design, and body-color wheels with yellow accents. SoCal-based wheel and automotive design company fifteen52 developed the overall concept, giving the car clean lines but with an aggressive stance.  KW automotive developed a prototype ST XTA Coil Over system with adjustable top mounts to lower the ride height 3 inches to properly showcase the fifteen52 Formula GT 19- x 8.5-inch wheels. Additional design elements will be added later in the season. 






2018 Tiguan R-Line Aero concept

The Volkswagen R-Line brand badging was the inspiration for the camouflage that wraps the Aero concept.  Air Lift Performance installed its 3P Air Management System with Performance Series front and rear struts, lowering the vehicle ride height up to 4.8 inches, giving this Tiguan concept the most aggressive attitude of the show fleet lineup.  Powder-coated, matte black Rotiform 20-inch Monoblock CCV wheels help balance the busy nature of the livery.  A Thule Motion XT Alpine rooftop carrier, wrapped with the same design scheme, rides on a Thule AeroBlade Edge roof rack system.





2019 Arteon R-Line Highlight concept

The 2019 Arteon lands in the United States later this year. The European enthusiast community has already recognized the potential of the sleek, coupe-like design and wide, planted stance to make a statement on the show field.  Vossen Wheels has clad the Arteon R-Line Highlight concept with its latest release, the Hybrid Forged HF-2, measuring 20 x 9.5 inches front and rear, while a prototype set of Ultra Low Coil Overs from H&R Springs drops the ride height by almost three inches. The Arteon concept has an ultra-fluorescent yellow wrap that accentuates its gloss black and chrome R-Line accents. 




2018 Atlas Tanner Foust SEMA concept

“Overlanding has risen in popularity in the past couple of years,” said Tanner Foust. “People are looking for ways to get outdoors and go on adventure trips with the whole family. The Atlas is perfect for off-pavement trips, and I wanted this concept to enhance the vehicle’s capabilities while still maintaining its utility and VW DNA.” 

Large tires and off-road wheels compliment the extended fenders and lower body panel cladding to give the vehicle an extreme off-road look. The bumper design raises the approach angle to help provide underbody protection. Light bars inset into the bumper and mounted on the roof illuminate the night for backcountry camping trips, while the roof rack with access ladder make sure there’s even more room inside for the whole family. Minimal changes to the interior include plaid inserts in the seats that are reminiscent of Volkswagen GTI heritage and also reflect on Tanner’s childhood in Scotland.
 
The Volkswagen enthusiast concept fleet will be making stops at events around the country. To catch a glimpse of these cars in person, be sure to visit one of the following enthusiast shows:
(Car appearances subject to vehicle availability)
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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

New Polo for driving thrills: The Volkswagen Polo R Supercar

March 20, 2018 0


  • Unveiling of the new Polo R Supercar for the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX)
  • Fit for the title defence, thanks to systematic improvements
  • Volkswagen R new partner of the PSRX Volkswagen Sweden team
  • World champions Johan Kristoffersson and Petter Solberg out to defend titles


The stage is set for the title defence: Volkswagen Motorsport's new Polo R Supercar has been unveiled in Autostadt Wolfsburg. The 570-hp four-wheel drive powerhouse for the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX) has a new look. As well as optimised aerodynamics, it also showcases a new strategic partnership: Volkswagen R, home of Volkswagen's most powerful and sporty production models, is partner of the PSRX Volkswagen Sweden team in 2018 and is intensifying its cooperation with Volkswagen Motorsport. The new WRX season gets underway on 14/15 April in Barcelona (E).

With reigning Rallycross world champion Johan Kristoffersson and team owner and Rallycross superstar Petter Solberg watching on, the new Polo R Supercar was unveiled by Volkswagen Motorsport Director Sven Smeets, PSRX team principal Pernilla Solberg and Jost Capito, managing director of Volkswagen R.

"There is no question about it, the new season promises to be very exciting. The opposition will do everything in their power to take our title," said Sven Smeets, Volkswagen Motorsport Director. "Our goal is obviously to provide Johan and Petter with a good car, which will allow them to challenge for the world title. I am confident that we will achieve this, and that the new partnership with Volkswagen R will give us even more power."

Jost Capito, managing director of Volkswagen R GmbH, is looking forward to the partnership in the FIA World Rallycross Championship: "Volkswagen R has always drawn inspiration and passion from motor racing. We will now actively build on these qualities in close cooperation with our colleagues at Volkswagen Motorsport and the PSRX team. The FIA World Rallycross Championship will be really exciting and we are looking forward to working with our partners." 

The new exterior makes this year's Polo R Supercar easy to distinguish from its predecessor. "The most important changes compared to last year's model have been made at the front of the car," explained Fabrice van Ertvelde, technical project manager for Volkswagen in the WRX. The engine cooling, which is a particularly sensitive area in Rallycross races, has been redesigned, with emphasis on aerodynamics. This will make the 2018 Polo R Supercar far more efficient. A second important aspect was design of a new rear wing, which creates more downforce and allows a wide range of new set-up options. There has also been a lot of attention to detail when further developing what goes on under the bonnet of the Polo, in order to be ideally equipped for the short, close and spectacular races in the FIA World Rallycross Championship.

Johan Kristoffersson, who starts with the world champion's number 1 on his car: "The initial tests with the new Polo R Supercar have been very good. The development department of Volkswagen Motorsport has done a magnificent job. As world champion, I am obviously particularly under pressure – but I don't mind that. On the contrary, I am looking forward to some spectacular and hopefully exciting battles with the opposition."

The FIA World Rallycross Championship is held over twelve rounds on three continents. The season gets underway in Barcelona (E) on 14/15 April and ends with the grand finale in Cape Town (SA) on 24/25 November. The WRX circus travels to the re-designed circuit in Silverstone (GB) for the first time, while the race in Austin marks the series' first outing in the USA. 15 cars and drivers are currently registered for the top class, the RX Supercar Series. They include big names from the world of motorsport, including the Volkswagen drivers Petter Solberg and world champion Johan Kristoffersson as well as rally star Sébastien Loeb and DTM champion Mattias Ekström.



 
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Monday, March 19, 2018

The latest member of the I.D. family: the I.D. R Pikes Peak

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The latest member of the I.D. family: the I.D. R Pikes Peak

  • I.D. R Pikes Peak, the sportiest forerunner of the I.D. family
  • Electric racer the technological ambassador for electromobility
  • Volkswagen R and Volkswagen Motorsport intensify their cooperation
  • Most famous hill climb gets underway on 24th June 2018 in Colorado, USA


Volkswagen's latest motorsport project has been named: I.D. R Pikes Peak1 is the title of the all-electric prototype racing car, with which Volkswagen will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on 24th June 2018 in Colorado, USA.

The four-wheel drive sports car combines its ambassadorial role for the future, electric I.D. family with the sportiest range of Volkswagen products, the R GmbH models. At the same time, it is also the first step towards an intensification of the cooperation between Volkswagen R and Volkswagen Motorsport. The Volkswagen brand plans to offer more than 20 fully-electric cars by 2025. Manufacturing of the first production model in the I.D. family is scheduled to start at the end of 2019 in Zwickau, in the Saxony region of Germany.                 
                                                           
"We want to be at the forefront of electromobility with Volkswagen and the I.D. family," explained Volkswagen Member of the Board of Management with responsibility for Development, Dr. Frank Welsch. "Competing in the most famous hill climb in the world with the I.D. R Pikes Peak not only has symbolic meaning, but is also a valuable test for the general development of electric cars."
Jürgen Stackmann, Member of the Board of Management with responsibility for Sales, Marketing and After Sales, added: "Pikes Peak is without question the most iconic hill climb in the world. For Volkswagen, it represents a fantastic opportunity to charge the topic of E mobility, both emotionally and from a sporting perspective, thanks to the I.D. R project."

The international Pikes Peak hill climb – also known by aficionados as the "Race to the Clouds" – has been held since 1916 near Colorado Springs in the Rocky Mountains. The 19.99-kilometre route runs from the start at 2,800 metres to the summit at 4,300 metres above sea level. Volkswagen last entered the Pikes Peak hill climb in 1987 with a spectacular dual-engine Golf, which generated an impressive 652 hp. However, the Wolfsburg-based manufacturer narrowly missed out on success.

"It is about time we settled the score," said Volkswagen Motorsport Director, Sven Smeets. "The I.D. R Pikes Peak represents an extremely exciting challenge for us, to show what is possible with an electric engine in motorsport. The entire team behind our driver Romain Dumas is highly motivated to set a new record for electric cars." The record in the electric prototype class currently stands at 8:57.118 minutes and was set in 2016 by New Zealand's Rhys Millen (e0 PP100).


 
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Monday, September 11, 2017

IAA 2017: Volkswagen T-Roc R Line - First Pictures

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Volkswagen Australia launches heavily upgraded Golf 7.5 Performance range

August 16, 2017 0

In brief

  • More power for Golf GTI, new GTI Performance Edition 1 and R models
  • Return of the iconic three-door body style for Golf GTI Performance Edition 1
  • Technology and infotainment upgrades on all performance Golfs as part of 7.5 model update
Blue Mountains, August 2017: Volkswagen Australia has launched a heavily revised and more potent performance Golf range, with three models joining the already lauded Golf 7.5 range of hatches and wagons.

As part of the Golf 7.5 upgrades that began with the launch of standard Golf hatch and wagon ranges, and the newly enhanced Golf Alltrack range in July, all performance Golfs benefit from the same suite of technology and infotainment advances premiered in the previous month.

Larger, high-resolution infotainment screens with the latest in connectivity, the availability of Active Info Display digital dashboard and an array of additional active and passive safety system are but just a portion of the Performance Golf range's evolution.

From launch, Volkswagen Australia has reinvigorated its iconic Golf GTI and Golf R models, as well as introducing a new take on the fan-favourite GTI Performance, the Golf GTI Performance Edition 1, which also heralds the return of the popular three door body style.






 

 

Golf GTI

In its new 7.5 guise, the Golf GTI has been extensively upgraded. Retaining such traditional fixtures as tartan upholstery and red grille trim, the model has been described as "one of the few cars that can legitimately be called 'iconic'", and now comes with:
  • 2.0 TSI 4-cylinder turbo engine (169kW/350Nm)
  • 6 speed manual or 6 speed DSG
  • Air Care dual zone climate control air conditioning
  • Keyless Access, keyless entry and starting system
  • Leather multi-function steering wheel with cruise control
  • Multi-Function Display (MFD Premium)
  • Discover Media 8" navigation system with App-Connect
  • LED interior ambient lighting
  • Rear View Camera (RVC)
  • 7 airbags
  • Driver Fatigue Detection system
  • Multi-collision brake
  • Extended Electronic Differential Lock (XDL)
  • 18" (Milton Keynes) alloy wheels
  • Adaptive chassis control with driving profile selection
  • Front Assist with City Emergency Brake (City EB)
  • Front fog lights
  • Automatic headlights and rain sensing windscreen wipers
  • Automatically dimming rear-view mirror
  • Parking distance sensors, front and rear
  • LED headlights with dynamic cornering
The Golf GTI can be upgraded with optional Infotainment, Drive Assistance and Luxury packages.






Golf GTI Performance Edition 1

The original performance hatch has returned in the shape in which it was conceived – Volkswagen's Golf GTI can once more be had in three door form.
As part of the renewed Golf 7.5 model line-up, 150 examples of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Edition 1 will be released in August to coincide with the Australian launch of the standard Golf GTI and the Golf R.
"The hot hatch on which all others are implicitly based is the Golf GTI," Volkswagen Group Australia Managing Director Michael Bartsch said. "This version is one for the purists."
The three-door Golf GTI Performance Edition 1 is the first in a series of limited release GTI Performance variants foreshadowed last year by the Golf GTI 40 years, a run of 500 that rapidly sold out.
Available in either White Silver or Dark Iron Blue metallic paint, the Golf GTI Performance Edition 1 looks and feels every bit as special as the hotly demanded limited edition GTI models that came before it.
Key additional equipment above the 169kW GTI runs to:
  • 180kW/370Nm 2.0 TSI engine with 7 speed DSG
  • Front Differential Lock and larger disc brakes
  • 19" (Brescia) alloy wheels
  • Honeycomb microfleece/Leatherette upholstery
  • Premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
  • Active Info Display
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Lane Assist
  • Park Assist
  • Dynamic Light Assist
  • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
  • Dark tinted rear and rear side windows
  • White Silver Metallic and Dark Iron Blue Metallic paint
To further sate the appetite for the GTI's proud legion of loyal fans, each of the 150 cars comes with a complimentary Merchandise Pack of items from the GTI Collection. Valued at $340 it consists of sport bag, umbrella, cup, folding box and beach towel.






Golf R

The Golf R – Volkswagen's class- and sales-leading compact performance car – has never been faster or so luxurious.
In its renewed "7.5" form, Australia's favourite compact performance car now breaks the five second barrier for the 0-100km/h sprint when equipped with the new seven-speed DSG transmission and 213kW 2.0-litre turbo petrol four.
"You need not look too far into the past to find the time when 4.8 seconds was the preserve of a Porsche 911," Volkswagen Group Australia Director Michael Bartsch said. "It is extraordinary that a relatively affordable car not only attains this performance, but includes refinements and technologies that remain options in some prestige brands."
The previous Mk 7 206kW Golf R sold 353 units in this year to March 31, easily out-distancing performance compact cars from fellow German and Asian competitors.
The 7.5 version of the Golf R comes standard with:
  • 2.0 TSI 4-cylinder turbo engine (213kW/380Nm)
  • 4MOTION all-wheel drive
  • 6 speed manual or 7 speed DSG
  • Discover Pro 9.2" navigation system with App-Connect
  • Gesture control
  • Voice control
  • Active Info Display
  • Vienna leather appointed upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory
  • Driver's electric lumbar adjustment
  • Power folding door mirrors with memory function
  • Dark tinted rear and rear side windows
  • Metallic/Pearl Effect paint
  • 19" (Spielberg) alloy wheels
  • Premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
  • LED headlights with dynamic cornering lights
  • Air Care dual zone climate control air conditioning
  • Keyless Access, keyless entry and starting system
  • Leather multi-function steering wheel with cruise control
  • Multi-Function Display (MFD Premium)
  • LED interior ambient lighting
  • Rear View Camera (RVC)
  • 7 airbags and Driver Fatigue Detection system
  • Multi-collision brake and XDL
  • Adaptive chassis control with driving profile selection
  • Front Assist with City Emergency Brake (City EB)
  • Front fog lights
  • Automatic headlights and rain sensing windscreen wipers
  • Automatically dimming rear-view mirror
  • Parking distance sensors, front and rear
R options are few, running to the Driver's Assistance package (which includes adaptive cruise control, Lane Assist and blind spot detection) and a panoramic sun roof.

Golf Performance Range Price List:

GOLF GTI 
GTI 6 speed manual $41,490
GTI 6 speed DSG$43,990
GTI Performance Edition 1$47,990
Options 
Metallic/pearl effect paint (GTI) $500
Driver Assistance package (GTI)$1,600
Infotainment package (GTI) $2,300
Luxury package (GTI)$3,900
Panoramic sunroof (Performance Edition 1)$1,900

GOLF R 
R 6 speed manual $52,990
R 7-speed DSG $55,490
Options 
Driver Assistance package $1,300
Panoramic sunroof$1,900
Prices subject to change without notice. The Recommended Retail Price is a suggested retail price only. It does not take into account cost savings which may be realised by dealers under The New Tax System. Dealers have an independent obligation to comply with the price exploitation provisions in the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), which may require them to adjust this RRP. Prices quoted are Manufacturer List Prices excluding dealer delivery charges, which may vary from dealer to dealer and statutory charges, which vary from state to state.


In detail

Sharper design, more power, more ingenious assistance systems, Golf performance models feature gesture control
Interactive electronics: high-end infotainment and automated driving functions
Power boosted: 7kW extra for GTI and R, 11kW for GTI Performance Edition 1
Key facts – the Performance Golf update in summary
  • Boosted: More power for all Performance Golf models
  • More intuitive: The 9.2-inch "Discover Pro" infotainment system with gesture control brings the user interface of the future into the car
  • Sharper: New bumpers, new radiator grilles and new full-LED tail lights as standard
  • More radiant: Brand new LED headlights replace all xenon headlights
  • More extensive features: Bigger screens, more convenience and safety technology than ever before.
As demonstrated with the arrival of the Golf 7.5 range in July 2017, Performance Golf customers are also treated to an armada of hardware and technology upgrades; getting a Golf with state-of-the-art engines, a sharpened design, highly ingenious assistance systems, a new generation of infotainment systems and extended features.

World's first compact car with gesture control
  • High-tech for everyone. All Golf 7.5 models are star-studded with technical innovations. Some examples: for the first time in the compact class, the new Discover Pro radio-navigation can be operated via gesture control. Sporting a 9.2-inch screen, it forms a single conceptual and visual unit with the new Active Info Display that is also new in the Golf.
Powerful, more refined design and new LED lights
  • LED replaces xenon. The more refined design of all of the new Golf models makes a more powerful impression than ever before. Design modifications include new bumpers front and rear, new LED daytime running lights, full-LED headlights – instead of xenon headlights, new front wings and, as already mentioned, new full-LED tail lights as standard for all Golf versions. New wheel designs and body colours round off the update of the exterior. New trim panels and materials also upgrade the interior of the Golf.

Exterior and Interior design heightened

A whole different beast: upgraded interior and exteriors for all Performance Golfs
Updated Golf GTI and R models have new bumpers, headlights and LED tail lights
Front: new, more aggressive bumpers with diffusers and new LED dual headlights
Rear: LED tail lights and sharpened bumper design with improved aerodynamics for an aggressive on-road stance
Interiors: iconic, but with a whole new technological-bent: bigger displays and digitised instrumentation

Exterior design – global bestseller refined in its details
The iconic design of the updated Golf has even more charisma with a number of new detailed solutions. The exterior design of the Golf, which has been systematically developed over a period of more than 40 years, has been consciously advanced to a new evolutionary level. That is because the success of the Golf – along with its technical concept and all-round qualities – has always been based on a design that is considered unmistakable and extends beyond class boundaries. This makes the Golf – the updated version included – the essence of Volkswagen.

Reinvigorating an icon: the Golf GTI front-end. As fans have come to expect of the GTI, the front end design plays a significant part in displaying the hot hatch's iconic look, and while the GTI in 7.5 guise has been tweaked, it is noless recognisable. The red strip sits prominently across the grille and into the headlight cluster, the lower front bar's diffusers and lower air intake frame the vehicle's nose, and the honeycomb grille and front fog lights bring the sporty look together.
Adding further differentiation, the GTI Performance Edition 1 carries with it the sleek look of a three-door body style, as well as heightened performance attributes: bigger, 19-inch wheels with larger disc brakes and red, GTI-branded callipers, and red 'GTI' badging, replacing the standard GTI's chrome treatment.

Tartan and tech: inside the GTI and GTI Performance Edition 1. What would a Golf GTI be without the iconic tartan seat trim? Fans of the much-loved hot hatch demand the GTI's heritage, and the Golf 7.5 version of the GTI and new GTI Performance Edition 1 do not disappoint.
Making its return to the Golf GTI 7.5, the popular 'Clark' tartan seat trim returns as standard fitment for the GTI, while the track-ready GTI Performance Edition 1 receives the unique Honeycomb 'Art Velours'/Leatherette seats with red highlights, tying in with another iconic aspect in the GTI's legend – the grille. Adding a new look to the interior is also refreshed GTI decorated dash inserts and a premium colour multi-function display. In essence, the GTI is every bit a fresh, modern sports car, with a loving nod to the past.

Power and purpose: the Golf R body styling. Aggressive, purposeful and yet elegant, the Golf R's exterior is built for function and stance on the road. Sitting squat on 19-inch 'Spielberg' alloy wheels, the Golf R has undergone a subtle update in the 7.5 upgrade, much like the GTI. Most notable in this upgrade is the inclusion of premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators that make a 'swiping' motion while indicating. Coupled with the Golf R's quad exhausts at the rear, the uber-performance hatch poses a menacing figure on the road, hinting at the Volkswagen's fire-breathing 380Nm of pulling power and sub 5-second 100km/h sprint time.

An iron fist in a velvet glove: the Golf R's interior. Premium, technologically superior, and above all else, luxurious. The Golf R's plush interior blends Teutonic functionality with unrivalled elegance. The R's bolstered front bucket seats with R branding and blacked-out cockpit compliment the new raft of standard R technologies, including the premium 9.2-inch high definition Discover Pro media system and the Active Info Display on the instrument cluster. Unlike other Golfs, the R also takes full advantage of these new technology features, also offering a lap time and other performance-oriented data as part of its suite of functionality.

Standard Safety

High levels of standard safety equipment in all Performance Golfs
Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, Driver Fatigue Detection System and Multi Collision Brake all standard.

Performance and protection
All Performance Golfs in the new 7.5 range offer an upgraded suite of standard safety. Both Golf GTIs and the Golf R model offer as standard: Front Assist with City emergency Brake (City EB) function, a rear-view camera, the innovative Driver Fatigue Detection system, the Multi-Collision Brake system, an electro-mechanical parking brake with convenient Auto Hold, a low tyre pressure monitor, extended Electronic Differential Lock (XDL), seven airbags, the Electronic Stability Program with ABS, EBD, BA, EDL and ASR and front and rear parking sensors.
For those customers who wish to further specify their vehicle with even more safety and convenience features, the Driver Assistance package is available for GTI and R models.

Digitalised interior

Digital revolution democratises progress

Golf is the world's first compact car with gesture control
9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system controllable with gestures
Performance Golf range available with fully digital Active Info Display for the first time

Digitalised Golf – Active Info Display and gesture control
The update of the Golf range is especially distinctive in the interior. And the focus is less on the new trim panels in the doors, the gear shift panel, centre console or new seat covers. Rather it is the digitalised display and control concept that has been extended to more and more areas that make the new Golf one of the most progressive cars of its class. This is based on the Golf's new Active Info Display and a new infotainment system with gesture control. This makes the Golf the world's first compact class car to be available with gesture control. At the same time, Volkswagen has updated its whole range of infotainment systems. Its most important characteristics are their new sophisticated design, larger touchscreens and as mentioned above – for the top Discover Pro model – gesture control, which is being implemented for the first time in the Golf class.

Active Info Display – the fully digital cockpit

A new generation of instruments. Standard in the Golf R and included in the optional Infotainment Package for GTI models, the Golf's Active Info Display is a fully digitalised instrument cluster with numerous interactive functions. All of the instruments are displayed virtually via software on the 12.3-inch colour screen. The 1,440 x 540 pixel resolution enables extremely precise and sophisticated representation of all details. There are five different information profiles, in which the kind of information and graphics displayed changes in certain areas. The driver can select from a number of different profiles: A good example of the interactive elements of the Active Info Display is taken from the Navigation profile.

Here, the speedometer and rev counter are relocated to the sides to make more room for the navigation map in the middle. Information on driving, navigation and assistance functions can also be integrated into the graphic areas of the speedometer and rev counter, as necessary. Data such as telephone contact images and CD covers can also be displayed in the Active Info Display. The graphics are customised according to the model and, in the case of Golf performance models, play to the hot Golf's sporty attributes. Active Info Display is standard on the Golf R and GTI Performance Edition 1 models and is included in the optional Infotainment Package for GTI.

Latest generation MIB – with gesture control for the first time
World premiere. Gesture control celebrates its world premiere in the compact class with its debut in the updated Golf range, now extending to performance variants. It is available with the top system of the Modular Infotainment Matrix (MIB) – the Discover Pro – effective immediately.

From 6.5-inch to up to 9.2-inch screens. Volkswagen has replaced all previous infotainment systems in the Golf with a new generation of the MIB. All systems have a new design and larger touchscreens; however, the names of the infotainment systems have not changed. The previous Discover Media (incl. Navigation) came with 6.5-inch screens previously. They have also been replaced by systems with the same names, but with 8.0-inch screens and a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The top system, the Discover Pro (incl. Navigation), gets a 9.2-inch screen instead of an 8.0-inch screen; its resolution has been increased from 800 x 480 to 1280 x 640 pixels.
Discover Media. The Discover Media is standard on GTI and GTI Performance Edition 1 models. It is based on the Composition Media infotainment system, and features AUX-IN interfaces, a USB port (also compatible with Apple) a Bluetooth connection for mobile phones, a CD drive, satellite navigation, the innovative Media Control function, and two SD card slots. Updates to the navigation software are provided free-of-charge for the first five years.

Discover Pro. The top-of-the-line Discover Pro unit is included in the optional Infotainment Package for GTI models and is standard in the Golf R. Not only does the Discover Pro version of the MIB have a 9.2-inch display with a resolution that has increased from 800 x 480 pixels to 1,280 x 640 pixels, it has also been completely redesigned. In contrast to the previous iteration of this unit, the entire front is spanned by a stylish glass surface (also applies to the new Discover Media system). Conventional buttons and controls are a thing of the past with the Discover Pro; manual control is performed solely via the touchscreen and five capacitive surface buttons on the left side of the new infotainment system. This vertical bar contains the functions "Menu", "Home", "On/Off", "Louder" and "Quieter" – which are higher-level commands. That is because the driver should have immediate access to functions such as the volume control. The same applies to the capacitive surface button "Home", with which the driver can return in an instant from any sub-menu to the home screen.
  • Individually configurable home screen. In contrast to the previous version of the Discover Pro, the new system offers, for the first time, a home screen that drivers can now configure. Always arranged in a large field on the left side of the display is the navigation function; on the right two smaller fields are available, one above the other. Drivers can assign functions – that are particularly important to them personally – to these two display panels. The panels are also interactive – for instance the driver may position the radio or media library on the top panel and their phone favourites on the bottom panel.
  • Gesture, touch and voice control. As mentioned, the Discover Pro system is now operated by gesture control, touch functions and voice control. Of course, the new Discover Pro is also equipped with a proximity sensor that makes even more menu functions appear on the display when a hand approaches the screen. Despite a range of features and functions unparalleled by previous systems, the new infotainment system's operation remains intuitive and simple – as is typical of Volkswagen.
  • Gesture control. Gesture control works in various menus. A swipe gesture of the hand is all it takes to move the horizontally arranged menu items to the left or right. This enables the driver to scroll through the main menu, change radio stations, scroll forward or back through the playlist or browse in the Picture Viewer and in the music albums (CoverFlow). A light reflex and a visualised "hand symbol" indicate the contexts in which gesture control can be used. User operation is assisted by visual interactive feedback; a successfully executed swipe gesture is also acknowledged by a sound effect that may be deactivated.
  • Maximum features. The range of equipment offered with the Discover Pro system also includes an amplifier with 4x20 watts of output power, a DVD drive, one USB port (Apple compatible), two SD card slots, an AUX-IN port, an SSD drive with 10 GB of storage, a full range of music playback capabilities, a movie player, jukebox, podcast player, proximity sensor, voice control as well as navigation.
Apps for the Golf
App Connect. The latest generation Modular Infotainment Matrix creates the proper conditions for connecting the Golf with today's Apple and Android smartphones via App Connect. That is because along with MirrorLink (Android) App Connect integrates Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ (Google) into the infotainment systems.

Media Control. Volkswagen is offering an interface to the infotainment system for tablets (and smartphones) in the form of the Media Control app. The app can be used to control many infotainment system functions conveniently from a tablet. Passengers simply connect their tablet to the Discover Media or Discover Pro infotainment system via the WiFi hotspot. The systems that can be controlled include the radio, all audio and video sources (e.g. USB, CD, DVD, hard drive) as well as the navigation system. When music is selected, the Media Control menu displays information such as artist and album names, as well as an image of the cover. In addition to standard functions of the navigation menu, it is also possible to execute an Internet-based address search and use the results as destination inputs. Rear seat passengers can now also send the calendar events and address book entries of a tablet or smartphone to the infotainment system for use as navigation destinations. This makes Media Control a mobile extension of the infotainment system and an affordable Rear Seat Entertainment system for a new era.

Semi-automated assistance systems

Automated driving functions
More assistance systems in Golf than ever
New Dynamic Light Assist System ensures optimal on-road illumination

Golf protects driver, passengers and pedestrians better than ever
If there was ever a model series to democratise progress, then it has been the Golf in its first seven generations. Systems such as ABS, ESP and later the whole broad spectrum of assistance systems came to be accepted as normal features by millions of people the world over thanks to the affordable Golf. It was, for example, one of the first cars in the compact class with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Park Assist, Driver Alert System, reversing camera (Rear View), Automatic Multi-Collision Braking System. The updated Golf continues this tradition.

Dynamic Light Assist. Making its debut in the high-spec Golf GTI and Golf R in the optional Driver Assistance Package, Dynamic Light Assist offers optimal illumination of the roadway for even greater safety on the road. The system allows the main beam to be left on continuously without dazzling oncoming traffic. This unique feature is made possible by the headlight's masking function, which can partially dip that main beam headlights. The data provided to the headlights, which includes other road users and the street light, is captured by a camera on the interior mirror and relayed to the Dynamic Light Assistance System.

Lane Assist. Lane Assist: Lane Assist is a lane departure warning system that is designed to help reduce the likelihood of the vehicle leaving the road or crossing into an oncoming lane and therefore the risk of accident as a result of driver distraction or a lapse in concentration.

The Lane Assist system monitors the road ahead with the aid of a camera (located near the interior rear-view mirror) which recognises lane markings and evaluates the position of the vehicle. If the vehicle starts to leave the lane, the Lane Assist system takes corrective steering action. If this is not sufficient the driver is warned about the situation by a steering vibration and is asked to take over the steering. Additionally, if no active steering movements by the driver are recognised for longer than approximately 8 seconds, a message will appear in the Multi-Function Display in conjunction with a warning tone. Semi-automated assistance systems

The corrective steering function can be overridden by the driver at any time and the system does not react if the turn indicator is set before crossing a lane marking.

ACC speed range. The driving speed range has been extended for ACC. Instead of the previous 0 to 160 km/h, the Adaptive Cruise Control now covers a larger range, well in excess of highway speeds. While this feature will likely never be utilised in Australia, it speaks of the Golf's pure German heritage and its effortlessness in autobahn driving conditions.

Front Assist and City Emergency Braking
Safety in the city. The Front Assist ambient traffic monitoring system uses a radar sensor to detect critical distance situations and thus help to shorten the braking distance, reducing the risk of a rear-end collision. The traffic ahead is monitored constantly by the radar at the front. If a vehicle is detected ahead of you in the lane, the distance and the speed relative to it are calculated. If the gap is closing too fast, Front Assist initially warns the driver by means of an audible as well as a visual signal. At the same time, the brake pads are brought into contact with the brake discs and the sensitivity of the Brake Assist is increased. This primes the braking system for a possible emergency stop. Furthermore, an automatic jolt of the brakes warns the driver of the danger. If the driver also fails to react to the warning jolt, Front Assist brakes automatically, helping to avoid a collision or reduce the severity of the accident.

The City Emergency Brake (City EB) function is a radar based emergency braking system designed to help a driver avoid a low-speed crash or to reduce its severity. At vehicle speeds below 30km/h, City EB monitors the area ahead of the car for vehicles which might present a threat of collision. If a collision is likely, City Emergency Braking first pre-charges the brakes and makes the emergency Brake Assist system more sensitive: if the driver should notice the risk, the car is ready to respond more quickly to their braking action. However, if the driver still takes no action and a collision becomes imminent, City Emergency Braking independently applies the brakes very hard. If the driver intervenes to try to avoid the accident, either by accelerating hard or by steering, City EB will deactivate and allow the driver to complete the avoidance manoeuvre.
Park Assist 3.0 – semi-autonomous parking

Steers automatically. Park Assist makes it possible to park semi-autonomously in any parking space that is parallel or perpendicular to the carriageway; in addition, the system can exit from parallel parking spaces. For perpendicular parking spaces, not only is parking in reverse supported; it is also possible to park in a forward direction semi-autonomously. The first generation of Park Assist helped the driver by performing automated steering for parallel parking. The second generation of Park Assist added automatic steering for reverse parking into spaces perpendicular to the carriageway, and it could handle smaller parallel parking spaces. In addition, automatic exiting from parallel parking spaces was then also possible. The third generation of Park Assist, which is now offered in the Golf, also makes it possible to park forwards into parking spaces semi-autonomously.

Proactive occupant protection system (PreCrash) – best possible safety
Being prepared. The Golf is one of the first cars in its class to feature a proactive occupant protection system (PreCrash). The Golf update includes further refinement of the proactive occupant protection system. It also interacts intelligently with the Front Assist system to react to strong autonomous braking interventions and acute collision hazards to provide the best possible assistance for occupants in critical situations. If the proactive occupant protection system detects a potential accident situation – such as by the initiation of hard braking via an activated brake assistant – the seatbelts of the driver and front passenger are automatically pre-tensioned to ensure the best possible protection by the airbag and belt systems. When a highly critical and unstable driving situation is detected – such as severe oversteer or understeer with ESP intervention – the side windows and sunroof are also closed, except for a small gap. The reason: when the windows and roof are nearly closed, the head and side airbags absorb crash energy optimally and thereby achieve their best possible effectiveness.

Personalisation – individual settings are stored
ID is your key. The number of convenience and assistance systems increases with each new generation of vehicles. Many of these systems are individually adjusted, often by different drivers of the car. This means that drivers constantly have to restore their personal settings. To simplify this, Volkswagen has conceptualised a method of personalisation. It involves combining the individual settings for a driver into a user account and saving them. Drivers can now call up user management to quickly activate their individual user account, which in turn calls up their individual settings. Drivers simply identify themselves by their car key, which takes place when the Golf is unlocked. This activates initial settings such as adjusting the position of the driver's seat, which can now be saved using the memory function. An overview of settings that can be personalised in the Golf, depending on the specific equipment version:
  • Exterior mirrors (passenger side mirror lowered in R gear)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Front Assist
  • Infotainment (navigation, radio station sorting, volume settings for such features as radio, phone and media)
  • Automatic climate control system
  • Instrument cluster/multifunction display
  • Lane Assist
  • Light and Sight ("leaving home" and "coming home" functions, rain sensor)
  • Park Assist
  • Locking/unlocking
  • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
  • Driver's seat (for seats with memory function)

Engines and gearboxes perfected

More power for all Performance models

Golf R now cracks the 5-second barrier to 100km/h

Impressive gains over previous GTI Performance figures with Performance Edition 1

New heights of performance for upgraded Golf GTI and R models
Whether a customer prefers the unadulterated balance and poise of the GTI or the out-and-out blistering performance of the Golf R, enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with the upgraded Golf 7.5 performance range. All three models at the time of launch have received power boosts over the previous iterations to match the all-new heights of infotainment and assistance systems.

2.0 TSI with 169 kW. The 2.0-litre TSI with 169kW is offered exclusively for the Golf GTI, having previously been the state of tune for the Golf GTI Performance variant. The GTI can sprint to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds. With a manual gearbox the engine consumes just 6.7 l/100 km. The optional 6-speed DSG reduces fuel consumption to 6.6 l/100 km. Excellent fuel economy aside, perhaps the most impressive figure of the GTI's performance is the smooth delivery of torque, with 350Nm available from 1,500 – 4,600 rpm.

2.0 TSI with 180kW. Now, with the newly graded Golf GTI Performance Edition 1, the three door GTI is available exclusively with a new seven-speed DSG. The 2.0-litre turbocharged unit boasts 180kW and 370Nm from as low as 1,850rpm.

2.0 TSI with 213 kW. Offered as the pinnacle of performance in the Golf range, the Golf R also receives a 7kW boost as the standard GTI does. The Golf R is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI engine that makes 213kW and 380Nm of torque, good for a 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds with the standard 4MOTION allwheel drive system – a time previously the preserve of high-end sports and luxury cars triple the Golf R's price.

While being the most powerful Golf ever offered in Australia, the R still consumes fuel moderately, with a combined cycle of just 7.2 litres per 100km when equipped with the 7-speed DSG transmission, and 8-litres per 100km with the 6-speed manual.

New 7-speed DSG. Volkswagen has developed a new second 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) for the Golf R and GTI Performance. The new DSG is known internally as the "DQ 381". It was engineered for more powerful engines with torque figures starting at 340 Nm. Also available in high-output diesel models such as the Golf Alltrack 135TDI, the new DSG transmission is characterised by its smooth, fast shifts and lag-free take-off from a standstill: perfectly suited to the Golf R's 'bahn-storming turbocharged performance.

Optional Packages

Volkswagen customers are typically spoilt for choice with a wide range of high standard specification in all vehicles, and the Golf Performance range is no different. However, for those GTI and R customers who demand the best of everything, a range of competitively priced optional packages are available for Golf GTI, GTI Performance Edition 1 and Golf R models.

Driver Assistance Package (RRP $1,600 GTI/ $1,300 R)
For GTI and R models, the optional Driver Assistance Package offers a number of convenience features, including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Park Assist (not available for Golf R), Proactive occupant protection system and the new Dynamic Light Assist system.

Infotainment Package – GTI only (RRP $2,300)
Golf GTI customers can choose to equip the optional Infotainment Package to their vehicle, which brings the latest in technologies to the Golf's cockpit. The Package includes Active Info display, Discover Pro 9.2-inch satellite navigation system with gesture control and voice control, and a Dynaudio Excite 400W premium audio system with 10-channel digital amplifier and subwoofer.

Luxury Package – GTI only ($3900)
For Golf GTI customers who want the best of everything, the all-inclusive, Luxury Package combines capability with creature comforts, lifting the already impressive setup of the GTI exponentially. The package includes a panoramic electric glass sunroof, Vienna leather-appointed seats with electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory, heated front seats and power folding door mirrors with memory function.

Prices subject to change without notice. The Recommended Retail Price is a suggested retail price only. It does not take into account cost savings which may be realised by dealers under The New Tax System. Dealers have an independent obligation to comply with the price exploitation provisions in the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), which may require them to adjust this RRP. Prices quoted are Manufacturer List Prices excluding dealer delivery charges, which may vary from dealer to dealer and statutory charges, which vary from state to state.
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