2013 VW GOLF R 16,000 Miles

2013 VW Golf R 16,000 Miles
The 2-door-only standard Golf R comes well-equipped, eaturing 18-inch alloy wheels, enon headlamps, tilt-telescopic steering wheel, ual-zone automatic climate control, eather-wrapped steering wheel, port seats, eather upholstery, ruise control, rip computer, luetooth connectivity and an 8-speaker touch-screen audio system with satellite radio, -CD changer, Pod integration and an auxiliary input.
The only option for the Golf R is the Sunroof and Navigation package, hich adds a sunroof, eyless entry with push-button ignition, partial power driver's seat, 300-watt Dynaudio sound system and an SD-based navigation system. This is the only way the 4-door model is offered.
The Golf R's interior is mostly carried over from the GTI, ut there are some R-specific flourishes, ncluding R badging on the doorsills and seats, lue needles for the gauges, nd aluminum trim for the dashboard, oors, nd pedals. The leather-trimmed front seats are borrowed from the GTI Autobahn, hich means American customers don't get the awesome Euro-spec sport seats with race-ready side bolsters.
Like the rest of theGolflineup, he R offers remarkably generous accommodations for rear passengers. The high rear bench provides good thigh support and promotes an upright seating position that requires less legroom; meanwhile, eadroom is excellent thanks to the breadbox-shaped cabin. The result is that a 6-foot passenger can sit behind a 6-foot driver without much difficulty.
Cargo capacity is unchanged from other Golfs with 15.2 cu-ft behind the rear seatbacks and a healthy 46 cu-ft with the seatbacks folded.
Technology
As you'd expect at this price point, he Golf R comes standard with a bunch of high-tech features, ncluding iPod/Bluetooth connectivity, atellite radio and an intuitive touch-screen interface. The audio system includes an SD-card slot, ut a USB port is unavailable, o you can't listen to mp3s on your flash drive or USB-compatible mp3 player.
The available navigation system is SD-based, o it doesn't feature hard-drive music storage. But opting for the Sunroof and Navigation package also gets you push-button start and the fantastic Dynaudio sound system.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The all-wheel-drive Golf R is powered by a slightly different version of the GTI's turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4. Upgrades include a reinforced cylinder block and stronger connecting rods, s well as a higher-pressure turbocharger. Consequently, utput rises to 256 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque; for reference, he base GTI is rated at 200 hp and 207 lb-ft. Unlike the GTI, he Golf R is available with only one transmission, conventional 6-speed manual.
Thanks to its added power and all-wheel-drive traction, he Golf R gets off the line a good bit quicker than the front-wheel-drive GTI. Acceleration at speed doesn't feel dramatically improved, ut the Golf R's motor has an engaging character, roviding serious low-end torque without skimping on high-rpm enthusiasm. The 6-speed manual has the same precise yet easy-shifting nature as the GTI's shifter, hough we're surprised VW didn't see fit to offer its dual-clutch automated manual transmission as well.
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