2014 is done and over, and we're ready for the new year. 2015 is the year of the Sheep for the Chinese Zodiac. However, for Volkswagen's calendar, 2015 is the year of the Golf. And with the addition of the Golf family receiving the 2015 Motortrend Car of the Year, this year really will be the Golf's time to shine. From the auto shows to showroom floors, you'll be seeing lots of the Golf family all over. The question now is.. What will you actually be able to buy in 2015? The next couple of weeks I will be covering what models are coming this year, and what models are just to tease our North American imaginations. For a small car, there's just too much to cover in one post.
Golf R - IT'S COMING, FOR REAL.
The Golf R is being launched this month. No longer must we wait every 4 years like the Olympics. We can start revving our engines now. The R will begin pre-order on January 8th at VW.com/GolfR with a $500 deposit for one of the first 500 models.
The first 500 R models will all be released identical. It will be the top of the line, Golf R with Dynamic Chassis Control & Navigation, and a six-speed DSG dual clutch automatic transmission. The R will have a 292 horsepower 2.0L TSI engine and 4Motion all-wheel drive. The new R is also lighter, but bigger than the previous mk6 generation R, making it not only roomier, but faster than any other generation. Win win win. The first 500 will also be all painted in the Lapiz Blue Metallic, have 19 inch "Cadiz" aluminum alloy wheels with summer performance tires, and Bi-Xenon headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights. In addition to Navigation, the trim will also include features like Park Distance Control, and the Fender Premium Audio System.
The first 500 owners will also receive a numbered VW Driver Gear R accessory pack, exclusive to only the first 500 mk7 Golf R owners. This accessory pack will include a serialized and VIN-specific certificate, a serialized Volkswagen R watch, and a serialized carbon fiber and stainless steel keychain.
So what about the rest of us who want something other than a Lapiz Blue Metallic R? You can still put an order in for the specific R that you want, by putting a deposit down with a Stohlman VW sales associate. Delivery dates for R models outside of the first 500 have not been specified yet.
Like to Shift? What About Manuals?
From what I understand and what was last discussed, 6 speed manual transmission models of the R will be launched later in the year as a 2016 model. Now what the exact timing of this is, or if in fact it will be released, I am still not %100 sure. Lets keep our fingers crossed that this information doesn't change in the near future.
Tweet us @stohlmanauto and let us know if you're ready to snag a new mk7 R. Until next time!
Esther Cho
VW Product Specialist
@esther_ch5
