Is the Mk5 R32 reliable?

By the time the Mk5 R32 went on sale, Volkswagen had dealt with most of the issues with the twin-clutch Direct Shift Gearbox and it’s proved more reliable than early Audi TTs which used the same transmission. Contemporary road tests praised the Mk5 R32 for the amount of grip it offered when cornering.

Are Golf R32 fast?

However, it still posts a claimed 0-62mph time of 6.5sec – half a second quicker than the GTi – on the way to a limited 155mph top speed (we couldn’t get the GTi past 136mph). So the R32 is fast, but it is also a very accomplished high-speed cruiser.

Is a Golf R32 a good investment?

Volkswagen Golf R32 Don’t let that put you off, though, as time heals all wounds. Despite the Mk4’s lukewarm reception it still yielded the R32 model, complete with its 3.2-litre V6 engine and which will undoubtedly make a decent future investment.

Is the VW R32 a good car?

Very quick and fun car Great car for getting around town in, or for tearing up mountain roads. The AWD gives loads of traction and the Engine is amazing, lots of power and just a fantastic sound. Hatchback design means there is lots of room for stuff and it is overall very useful.

What’s faster R32 or GTI?

Volkswagen Golf R32 Its top speed is limited to 155 mph which enables it to get from 0-62 mph in just 6.5 seconds (6.2 seconds when fitted with Volkswagens semi-automatic DSG gearbox) – notably a lot quicker than the GTI.

What engine does a mk5 R32 have?

At the heart of the R32 is its unique engine: a 3.2 liter, naturally-aspirated, narrow-angle V6 (“VR6” in VW speak), putting out a solid 250 hp plus 236 lb-ft of twist at a relatively low 2500 rpm.

What is the fastest VW car?

New VW Golf R: The fastest and most powerful Golf ever made

• New VW Golf R is the most powerful Golf ever made, trumping the outgoing model for pace and acceleration.
• 320 PS engine sends the R from 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds.

What does R stand for in VW?

Racing
The VW Golf R is a performance hatchback with the addition of premium touches and technology to the VW Golf GTI. What does the R stand for in Golf R? The R in Golf R stands for Racing.

What kind of car is the Volkswagen Golf R32?

It’s a facelift of the 2005 Volkswagen Golf R32 and was replaced in 2010 by a new generation Golf 2010 Volkswagen Golf R. It’s an all-wheel drive front-engined compact hatchback with a choice of 3-5 doors & 5 seats.

Why was the VW Golf Mk5 R32 delayed?

VW is getting used to the increased attention in its hot hatch range; worldwide demand for the fifth-generation GTI led to delivery delays down under that still has senior execs fidgeting with their pens when the subject’s broached.

What’s the price of a VW Mk4 R32?

It was also held up by VW’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive platform; a Haldex coupling also diverted drive as necessary. The Mk4 R32 went for $63k, roughly $8000 more than the new Mk5. AWD bad ass Golf, you say?

What’s the top speed of a VW Golf?

Pushing along 1510kg of hatch – 1530kg if you’ve opted for the four-dour variant – it’s claimed to stop the clocks to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds. That’s a reasonably unimpressive number, but with a longish first and a sticky AWD set-up to overcome, it’s not all that unexpected.