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Performance Package quietly revealed in Geneva
Amongst all the supercars, wagons, and SUVs on display at the Geneva Motor Show, VW quietly introduced a hot new addition to its lineup. The Golf R Performance, pictured here in yellow, is the hottest hatch in the VW lineup, and comes with a few extra features that you might not find on the standard hatchback.
As first noted by Piston Heads, the Golf R Performance was seen wearing a new Akrapovic exhaust system and Pirelli Trofeo R tires – the same tires that can be found on the Huracan Performante. It also reportedly comes with a “new shock absorber adjustment,” which may offer a range of ride height settings.
Other upgrades to the package include 17-inch brakes, and a new top speed of 166 miles per hour (267 kilometers per hour). VW says in the first teaser that the Performance package is "even rawer, even less compromising, even more strong-willed."
Visually, the car gets a few upgrades like a new air curtain on the front fascia, better airstream guidance on the side sills, and a new motorsport-inspired rear diffuser. New wheels and piano black trim fitments finish off the package.
What’s not clear is whether the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine under the hood will get a bump in power. After an update, it now sends 310 horsepower (231 kilowatts) and 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-meters) of torque to the wheels via a six-speed manual or an optional six-speed DSG automatic, and returns a 0 to 62 mph (100 kmh) time of just 4.6 seconds.
No word in pricing or availability just yet, but with the standard Golf R hatchback starting at €40,675 with manual gearbox in Germany, and €44,800 with an automatic, expect the Performance package to be a step up from that.
Blair
Former Cars: '12 Fiat 500, '10 VW GTI, '05 Smart Fortwo, '96 VW Jetta GLX, '02 VW GTI 337.........
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I know lots of sources say the R has 17inch brakes, but I'm not sure how 17inch(432mm) brakes fit under 19inch wheels. According to Stoptech, Brembo, and Wilwood the minimum size for a 15inch(380mm) rotor is 19inch. I guess VW is probably just trying to make things sound impressive again, probably including the distance of the brake caliper lmao. Kinda sick with VWs marketing propagandas these days. Akrapovic exhaust is cool, and yes I think the car has bags now. Would still get a Clubsport S GTI over a Golf R Performance anyday if i lived in Europe.
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2018 Golf R information came out today - look at all of those colours!
2018 Golf R – Canada summary
BQ1RS6 2.0 TSI 292HP, 6-speed manual 4MOTION
BQ1RST 2.0 TSI 292HP, 6-speed DSG 4MOTION
Exterior- 19" Pretoria alloy wheels with summer performance tires
- Automatic headlights with coming and leaving home function
- Body coloured rear spoiler
- Front cornering lights
- Heated washer nozzles
- LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
- LED headlights with Adaptive Front-light System (AFS)
- LED tail lights
- Power adjustable and heated exterior mirrors with turn signals
- Rain sensing wipers
Interior- 60/40 split-folding rear seats with centre armrest and pass-through
- 12-way power driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- Ambient interior lighting
- Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
- Carbon touch decorative inserts in dash and floor panels
- Climatronic® dual-zone electronic climate control
- Front and rear floor mats
- Front centre armrest
- Heated front seats
- Illuminated "R" scuff plates
- Interior footwell lights
- Leather multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters (DSG), handbrake and gear shift knob
- Leather seating surface
- LED reading lights, 2 front, 2 rear
- Pedals in brushed stainless steel in aluminum look
- Piano black decorative insert in the centre console
- Top sport seats
- Variable cargo load floor
- Infotainment
- "App-Connect" smartphone integration (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, MirrorLink)
- Auxillary input
- Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity
- Discover Media - 8.0" touchscreen radio with proximity sensor, CD player, voice control, satellite navigation and 2 SD card slots
- Diversity antenna
- Fender® Premium Audio System - 8 speakers plus subwoofer
- SiriusXM® satellite radio
- USB audio input
- Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (instrument cluster)
- Technical/Safety
- Alarm system
- Black brake calipers with R logo
- Cross Differential System (XDS)
- Cruise control
- Driver and front passenger front & side airbags and front & rear Side Curtain Protection®
- Driving Profile Selection
- Dynamic Chassis Control
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Sport Mode
- Hill hold control
- KESSY - keyless access with push-start button
- Progressive steering
- Rearview camera
- Remote central locking system
- Sport HMI display
- Sport suspension
- Start/stop technology (only DSG)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Options
W01 Driver Assistance Package- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Detection with Rear Traffic Alert
- Front Assist - Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian monitoring
- Lane Assist
- Light Assist (High beam control)
P01 Alloy Wheel Package- 19" Spielberg alloy wheel with summer performance tires
Exterior Colours- 0R0R Oryx White Pearl
- 2T2T Deep Black Pearl
- L9L9 Lapiz Blue Metallic
- X3X3 Indium Grey Metallic
- G2G2 Tornado Red
- 9000 Special Exterior Colour (Sold Order Only)
Special Colours (extra cost)
Spectrum - Earth- 9807 - Harvest Moon Beige
- 9975 - Champagne Metallic
- 9802 - Terra Brown
Spectrum - Blue- 9984 - Jazz Blue
- 9094 - Techno Blue Pearl
- 9940 - Inky Blue Pearl
- 9926 - Laser Blue Pearl
- 9043 - Prussian Blue Metallic
- 9069 - Azure Blue Pearl
- 9955 - Deep Blue Pearl
- 9459 - Sarantos Turquoise
- 9518 - '91 Blue
- 9504 - Ice Blue
Spectrum - Green- 9070 - Viper Green Metallic
- 9652 - Racing Green
- 9623 - Reseda Green
- 9621 - Cliff Green
- 9487 - Irish Green
Spectrum - Orange- 9208 - Magma Orange
- 9923 - Copper Orange Metallic
- 9292 - TNT Orange
Spectrum - Purple- 9074 - Violet Touch
- 9400 - Traffic Purple
- 9968 - Dark Violet Pearl
Spectrum - Red- 9317 - Mars Red
- 9079 - Bordeaux Red Pearl
- 9959 - Hot Chili Red Pearl
- 9348 - Raspberry Red
Spectrum - Yellow- 9106 - Ginster Yellow
- 9184 - Curry Yellow
Have a look at the colours here: https://vwmodels.ca/egolf/index.php#colourizerLast edited by CGY_GTI; 04-07-2017, 08:25 PM.Scott
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Oh my! All those colour choices indeed! I'd be all over a special paint job if I was in the market for one.
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