Volkswagen Golf R Variant 2015: Shooting brake

Volkswagen enjoys the show in Los Angeles to unveil a new version of the dynamic break ... Golf Golf R Variant (or SW) allowing the Wolfsburg manufacturer to have its range of punchy most compact estate market.


At the front the Golf R Variant shows the front of the sedan and as such has the same specific bumper including large air intakes, a distinctive grille (with R logo) as well as bi-xenon headlights with integrated daytime running lights. the LED daytime running lights are always located under the headlights.
The profile of the Golf R Variant dresses rocker, a few logos, color door mirrors "matte chrome" and a matt black glass entourage that must ensure a sporty look to the whole.
At the back, we find a modified shield that incorporates the R design codes and includes a gloss black diffuser framed by four chrome tailpipes. The tailgate spoiler team associated with two airfoils that extend amounts D of the car. We also discover taillights "cherry red" and Led license plate lighting.
Although the Golf R Variant has the same low chassis as the sedan and enjoys the same alloy wheels 18 inches series (model Cadiz) pavement 225/40 R 18. Optional station wagon can be equipped with wheels 19 inches ( Cadiz models or Pretoria).

Like the sedan, the Variant version is powered by the L4 2.0 L TSI EA888 engine that delivers 300 hp at 5500 rev / min and 380 Nm from 1800 to 5500 trs. This engine is associated here with the series DSG6 gearbox and 4Motion Haldex AWD system with 5th generation that manages the distribution of power and torque automatically according to road conditions and grip.
In addition to the Haldex system, transmission of the Golf R Variant has 4 electronic differential (EDL) associated with the ESP and the XDS + which acts on the front and rear trains to brake the wheels on the inside of a curve to reduce the understeer during some fast passages.
The ESP of this Golf R Variant has several operating modes which allow the driver to release the constraints of "crutches" electronic.
This sports car in a station wagon body Vmax advance a self-limited to 250 km / h, folds the exercise of 0 to 80 km / h in 3.8 seconds and that of the 0 to 100 in only 5.1 seconds. This very dynamic break boasts a combined fuel consumption of 7.0 L / 100 km and CO2 emissions of 163 g / km.

The interior is identical to the versions 3 or 5 doors including sport seats in the front fabric and Alcantara with gray decorative stitching and embroidered R logo on the back of the said seat. The black furniture is wrapped in carbon fiber inserts, black lacquered pieces and some chrome decorations. There are the famous blue needles, steering wheel with flat lined in black leather, with a pedal footrest in aluminum and special floor mats.

Obviously this break Golf enjoys a large cargo space that will delight fathers hurry because the trunk Announces basic storage volume of 605 dm3 or 262 dm3 more than a Golf R sedan.
Although presented in the USA, this sporty Volkswagen station wagon will be available first in Europe and later in the USA. He will arrive on our markets in the spring of 2015 and deliveries will begin with the first days of summer.