VWvortex: U.S. Spec R32 Introduced at Chicago Auto Show

**jamie@vwvortex** · 02-07-2007 02:29 PM

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the return of its motorsports-inspired R32 at the Chicago Auto Show. First introduced in 2004 to an enthusiastic reception, the R32 delivers the ultimate in Volkswagen sports performance with dynamic handling and refined road manners... Full Story...

**FlashRedRock** · 02-07-2007 02:30 PM

I have been waiting for this day!! Thank you Vortex for bringing us this article!

I wish I could be one of the first to get one.

Modified by FlashRedRock at 7:32 PM 2-7-2007

**NJVR6er** · 02-07-2007 02:35 PM

Still up in the air about the DSG. I will have to wait to drive one to make my final decision. I have been waiting for the new .:R to be on the homepage

**turbogti6686** · 02-07-2007 02:35 PM

They arent coming til August!

**mister_g60** · 02-07-2007 02:36 PM

woohoo! I just wish it had a regular manual tranny.

**gtimagic** · 02-07-2007 02:36 PM

more specs please:
price, brake size, Interior shots, etc.

**dankvwguy** · 02-07-2007 02:37 PM

Quote, originally posted by mister_g60 »

woohoo! I just wish it had a regular manual tranny.

i have a feeling there will be a manual option at least...i mean its the r32

i wish they would have done the r36 though...def would have made a mark

**klaxed** · 02-07-2007 02:37 PM

thats good that the new .:R is coming over here. maybe that will help drop the price of the mk4 .:R so that i can buy one in a couple of years.

IMO, I like mk4 better than the new one even though this new one when tested on Top Gear was faster than the mk4, I just like how the mk4 looks.

**VTECeateR** · 02-07-2007 02:37 PM

Great news! I already called my dealership so they are looking into it now. Tornado Red....brings back some recent memories

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**SixerFixer** · 02-07-2007 02:39 PM

Thanks for again remembering about Canada, Volkswagen! Couldn't pony up the 3 cars for crash testing to make the car legal? I guess it's too bad for us!

It's reasons like this that I bought a BMW.

**slide_sideways** · 02-07-2007 02:40 PM

only 250 hp?

**vw mofo** · 02-07-2007 02:41 PM

Once again VW has prooven that they CAN screw up a one car parade.

No manual
No 4 door

BOOOO!!!!

**CamdensDad** · 02-07-2007 02:41 PM

meh...
2nd generation of a popular car should mean more options (not fewer). Only DSG?
Only 2 Doors?

It is a beautiful, moderately powered, non-sti/evo competing car.

...I still want one though.

**rev18gti** · 02-07-2007 02:42 PM

Is the premium audio on the R32 the same as the premium audio option for the GTI's?

**WolfsburgerMitFries** · 02-07-2007 02:43 PM

Glad to see its 2 door + DSG

Modified by WolfsburgerMitFries at 3:52 PM 2-7-2007

**voiceprint1** · 02-07-2007 02:45 PM

this car will be super cool, I saw one in LA about 6 months ago, just like the photo, it looks better in the flesh trust me, your gear lust will be sky high when you see it. DSG rocks. You know the first thing all you are going to do is start modding anyhow.

**Scott@USRT** · 02-07-2007 02:45 PM

MMMMmmm, yum. Give it to me and blue and with a manual transmission pretty please?

**GrayRayT** · 02-07-2007 02:46 PM

"...and accelerates from 0-60 in approximately 6.4 seconds. "

I cringed when I read that.
It's not even close to the 5's.

**iThread** · 02-07-2007 02:48 PM

Quote, originally posted by gtimagic »

more specs please:
price, brake size, Interior shots, etc.

Brakes are the same as on the 3.6L Passat cars. At least that's what I heard.

**cool_gti_guy91** · 02-07-2007 02:48 PM

I would like it better if it came with a 6spd manual

**RedBora1.8t** · 02-07-2007 02:50 PM

I just got done driving the MKV R32 at the VW sponsored Track Day at Barber MotorPark. It's a very nice car. For those of you who missed the MKIV here is your chance. I don't see myself taking the lateral move though. The car handled great, really did!! Just wasn't completely sold on the DSG aspect. I doubt VW will have a problem selling all 5,000. Hopefully they don't dumb down the suspension or anything like last time for us US people.

**2001gtiglx** · 02-07-2007 02:50 PM

MSRP?

**spdfrk** · 02-07-2007 02:50 PM

Thanks for for bringing it to Canada.......NOT. It looks like we are the only country around the globe that will not recieve it. Yet another VAG disappointment

**vr6fanatic** · 02-07-2007 02:51 PM

It's to bad they didn't make an option for us either 6spd or DSG

**Chico** · 02-07-2007 02:55 PM

After seeing the difference between the mkIV GTI and R32, am I the only one disappointed by this? No transmission choice? No 5 door model? Only 250 hp? No thanks.

**Xerxes** · 02-07-2007 02:55 PM

Quote, originally posted by ramza »

Thanks for again remembering about Canada, Volkswagen! Couldn't pony up the 3 cars for crash testing to make the car legal? I guess it's too bad for us!

It's reasons like this that I bought a BMW.

There's 40 million people in Canada. That's a small market to insist on completely different crash standards. They would need to both crash 3 cars and modify the bumbers, etc. It's just not worth it. We'd all be better off if the US, EU, and Canada could agree on a common set of safety standards.

**vr6fanatic** · 02-07-2007 02:58 PM

Canada got left out again?

**bzcat** · 02-07-2007 02:59 PM

Quote, originally posted by 2001gtiglx »

MSRP?

why do a news release but not give the most vital info?

**vwlippy** · 02-07-2007 03:00 PM

Looks a bit plain to me.
I like subtle, but this is toooo subtle for the extra $8-10k or whatever they are going to charge over a GTi.

**ALTIMA** · 02-07-2007 03:01 PM

Quote, originally posted by GrayRayT »

"...and accelerates from 0-60 in approximately 6.4 seconds. "

I cringed when I read that.
It's not even close to the 5's.

i agree.. wasnt the iv alot faster then that??? I was waiting for this press release, but I think I'm going to just keep my gli now and mod it..

**vwlippy** · 02-07-2007 03:02 PM

Quote, originally posted by Xerxes »

We'd all be better off if the US, EU, and Canada could agree on a common set of safety standards.

Not to get off topic, but..... I AGREE

**Kid Hobo** · 02-07-2007 03:02 PM

Quote, originally posted by 2001gtiglx »

MSRP?

x2??? Me thinks big dealer markup.

**cmr** · 02-07-2007 03:03 PM

I think it's great that VW continues to bring us the R32, but I won't be switching from my MKIV version.

The only way I would have considered switching is if it was the 5dr 6 speed manual version.

I don't like the trend of VW's special models starting to only come with DSG.

I'm sure it will sell just fine however.

**Deception** · 02-07-2007 03:04 PM

Quote, originally posted by slide_sideways »

only 250 hp?

It's not just about absolute peak numbers. You have to remember that the R32's engine produces a ton of low-end grunt (aka. torque), and its 250hp power figure is available throughout a broad range of RPM's unlike many cars with a very sharp power curve that just "blips" at a high peak number at sky-high RPM's.

What does this translate to? The R32, even with "only" a peak 250hp figure, is one hell of a lot more fun to drive on an everyday basis -- both on the track and on the street and commute.

**VAGluvr** · 02-07-2007 03:04 PM

I'm bummed this isn't coming to Canada.

I would have bought one in a heartbeat.

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