You may think that the 2008 Volkswagen R32 is simply a small, two-door hatchback. But, if you take a deeper look, you could say it is definitely big in features. It is equipped with goodies like heated leather sport seats, dual-zone climate control, Sirius Satellite Radio, glass moonroof, cool “F1” flat-bottom leather wheel, optional navigation.
Each feature seems to get along proportionally with the others. You could observe elegance on the meaty feel of the three-spoke wheel, the right-on placement of the pedal, and the icy glow of the blue instruments.
The R32 is powered by 3.2 L V-6 engine that produces 250 horsepower (up 50 hp over the GTI) with 236 pound-feet of torque (up 29 pound-feet over the GTI). The engine revs sweetly and pulls hard, whereas to put all of its might down with difficulty, courtesy of the standard 4Motion all-wheel drive. The performance is a little bit better than with the GTI. The AWD system and larger engine roughly add 300 pounds to the bottom line. The added mass is much more settled in the straight-line sprints, than you might notice it were in corners. The R32 does its work effortlessly, but is considered fairly a brutal tool.
There is only one transmission provided, which is Volkswagen’s brilliant six-speed DSG automatic. The sift paddles are small flanges, mounted behind the wheel. Each of it articulates only a fraction of an inch, which contributes in providing high-precision feel.
With the Autobahn package, the R32 is offered with premium audio, heated leather sport buckets, glass moonroof, and heated washer nozzles, together with optional 18-inch wheels and tires.
To put it simply, the R32 is absolutely a one sweet hot hatch to ride. However, I won’t take it if I would be considering practicality, since it does cost $33,630. I would still prefer the GTI over it, which is priced $24,445, being a two-door and DSG-equipped. But, if money isn't an issue to you, well, go for this wonderful R32.
Each feature seems to get along proportionally with the others. You could observe elegance on the meaty feel of the three-spoke wheel, the right-on placement of the pedal, and the icy glow of the blue instruments.
The R32 is powered by 3.2 L V-6 engine that produces 250 horsepower (up 50 hp over the GTI) with 236 pound-feet of torque (up 29 pound-feet over the GTI). The engine revs sweetly and pulls hard, whereas to put all of its might down with difficulty, courtesy of the standard 4Motion all-wheel drive. The performance is a little bit better than with the GTI. The AWD system and larger engine roughly add 300 pounds to the bottom line. The added mass is much more settled in the straight-line sprints, than you might notice it were in corners. The R32 does its work effortlessly, but is considered fairly a brutal tool.
There is only one transmission provided, which is Volkswagen’s brilliant six-speed DSG automatic. The sift paddles are small flanges, mounted behind the wheel. Each of it articulates only a fraction of an inch, which contributes in providing high-precision feel.
With the Autobahn package, the R32 is offered with premium audio, heated leather sport buckets, glass moonroof, and heated washer nozzles, together with optional 18-inch wheels and tires.
To put it simply, the R32 is absolutely a one sweet hot hatch to ride. However, I won’t take it if I would be considering practicality, since it does cost $33,630. I would still prefer the GTI over it, which is priced $24,445, being a two-door and DSG-equipped. But, if money isn't an issue to you, well, go for this wonderful R32.
