| If the Volkswagen GTI is considered to be a loud | | | | But of course compared to the Evos and STIs of the |
| mouthed defensive back and a little hotshot showoff, | | | | world the R32 is more of a boy racer. The Euro-spec |
| then the R32 is the automaker's all-pro linebacker. This | | | | R32 is great machine that delivers power smoothly |
| vehicle is more reserved, not as swift but packed with | | | | and consistently without the Turbo lag. Its interior also |
| more muscle. | | | | comes close to that of a luxury car with its super |
| The R32 has been running the street of Europe for | | | | comfortable leather sports seats, padded leather door |
| two years now while US is given the GTI which in | | | | panels, soft materials wherever your elbow touches |
| fairness is a top performing Golf or Rabbit if you | | | | and a plush finish overall. It is also equipped with |
| prefer. But American buyers are clamoring for the R32 | | | | convenient features such as an automatic climate |
| which finally encourage Europe's largest automaker to | | | | control, sophisticated sound system, optional navigation |
| finally bring the R32 in the US. The R32 is to debut at | | | | system, and bixenon headlights which are standard to |
| the Chicago Auto Show. | | | | this vehicle. The R32 is more like a powerful luxury |
| The R32 is closely identical to the GTI from the outside | | | | sedan in econo-hatch clothing. |
| but the inside and underneath are very different. The | | | | This vehicle may not have the lightning reflexes of a |
| GTI is a trim equipped with high quality Volkswagen | | | | Mitsubishi Evo but it responds more deliberately once |
| Golf parts and a single-minded screamer while the | | | | you turn the steering wheel and very stable at 150 |
| R32 takes a more indulgent approach to speed. | | | | mph on the autobahn add to that rough and |
| Another contrasting feature of the R32 with that of | | | | rain-soaked stretches. The four-wheel-drive of the |
| the GTI is in terms of its interior which provides a truly | | | | R32 combines with its low noise levels, rattle free and |
| luxurious feel and instills in the chassis a greater | | | | rigid body to provide a truly relaxing cruising |
| confidence especially on dicey roads however it is 300 | | | | experience. |
| pounds heavier than the GTI. | | | | Plus once the DSG paddles are engaged it revs up |
| Under the hood the GTI and the R32 are likewise | | | | the V6 power band which changes the car's |
| different instead of the GTI's 200hp turbo four-cylinder, | | | | characters completely. Not only does the forward urge |
| the R32 is equipped with Volkswagen's 3.2 liter narrow | | | | increase but the 3.2 liter engine also takes a throaty |
| angle V6 that delivers 250hp and 236 lb-ft of torque | | | | growl when the accelerator is floored and the tach |
| same as that of the Audi A3 3.2. The engine of the | | | | needle rises above 5000 rpm. And even when the |
| R32 is coupled to a six-speed DSG which enables the | | | | windows are up, engine sounds still resounds in the car |
| vehicle to reach 60kph in less than six seconds. | | | | and gives you the feeling of a six-cylinder engine. |