Golf R32 For Sale In South Africa
What is Golf R32 ?
The Volkswagen Golf R32 is the flagship of the Golf MkIV range, and it was created at a time when the famous Golf GTI had lost some of its appeal, thanks to VW’s attempt to turn it into a trim level, rather than a performance brand. The R32 was built from 2002-2004, and only 500 were sold in the UK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golf R32 faster than GTI?
In terms of acceleration, there is a clear winner: the chipped GTI. The R32 managed the 0-to-60 mph sprint in 6.2 seconds, but the GTI cleared the same hurdle in only 6.0 – 0.2 seconds faster. That may not seem like a significant difference, but the front-wheel drive GTI is severely traction limited.
How many golf R32 were brought to South Africa?
It was of course the GTI’s big, bad brother – the VW Golf R32. Originally released in 2007, only 200 were imported by Volkswagen Group South Africa for their first year of release, and a handful the following year, making it an incredibly rare sight on our roads – even today.
What is better R32 or GTI?
The R32 was more stable than both GTIs but its tires overheated quickly, which caused it to understeer even more. It has a nicer powerband than the 2.0T cars because there’s no turbo lag. On the whole, the R32’s handling was comparable to the GTIs because their nimbleness counteracted the weight of the 4Motion system.
Which is faster R32 or Golf R?
Golf R – The R model has a 2.0 litre tuned Turbo engine. It’s a newer model and is aimed more at performance as opposed to comfort. It’s notably a lot quicker than the R32.
What does the R stand for in VW R32?
The R refers to Volkswagen’s motorsport department, Volkswagen Racing. 32 stands for the engine’s displacement. The first R32 was based on the Golf GTi (Mk4) and was initially designed as a limited production variant of the Golf.
Is the Golf R32 a VR6?
The Volkswagen Golf R32 packed a howling 3.2-liter VR6 engine, truly making it a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
How fast can you make a VW R32?
The car had only 3,000 km (1,864 miles) on the clock when the mods started and initially ran a GT35 turbo.
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However, this R32 is far from stock.
| Engine | 3.2-liter normally-aspirated |
|---|---|
| Top Speed | 155 mph |
Did Golf 4 R32 come to South Africa?
South Africa, unfortunately, skipped the first Mk4 R32 – but since the introduction of the Mk5 R32 in 2007, the country’s love affair with the pinnacle of the Golf range continued to grow.
What is the most powerful Golf?
It doesn’t feel like so long ago that R32 was the intrusive new flagship in the Golf range above the GTI, seemingly picking up the performance slack left by the somewhat limp-wristed Mk4.
Does Golf R32 have Turbo?
Those for whom power is everything will say that the R32 will deliver a better driving experience. But more enlightened souls will point to that pesky GTI and remind you that its 200 turbocharged bhp really is enough for most needs.