The guys at AutoExpress say they have inside information that claims the Golf R32 will not be a part of the new Golf VI lineup. Instead VW will introduce the name R20T which will be the new top of the range Golf. The R20T will do away with the current 3.2 V6 found in the R32 and instead use a 2.0-litre turbo engine that should produce about 200kW (272hp). Golf cousin Audi S3 already has this very mill under its bonnet but it’s detuned for SA conditions to only deliver 188kW (256hp). A Scirocco R20T will also take the same hard-working engine. The new Golf GTI Mk 6 makes a disappointing 155kW (211hp) which is an improvement of only 8kW (11hp).
South Africa was only allowed five-door versions of the Golf GTI and the R32. Although the R32 only came with a DSG gearbox, those who were lucky enough to do a VW Advanced Driving Course at Kayalami were able to experience the V6 with a 6-speed manual.
A 2.0-litre turbo engine would certainly be most welcome because it’s light, cleaner and would perform much better at a high altitude country like Mzansi. The R32 got plenty of deserved criticism because it only marginally beats the GTI in performance up at the Reef. It sounds quite nice though. We should see the new Golf VI on SA roads by August this year.
*We deliberately used a picture of the once-off never-produced Golf V W12 for dramatic efffect*
SOURCE: AutoExpress via WCF
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