The Volkswagen Golf lineup is about to grow as the upcoming Golf R has been caught undisguised.
Posted on Instagram by wilcoblok, the images reveal the high-performance hatchback will feature an evolutionary front fascia with large air intakes. While the design is a bit hard to make out, previous prototypes have been spied with minimal camouflage.
Elsewhere, we can see silver mirror caps and five-spoke alloy wheels that are backed up by a high-performance braking system with ventilated discs and blue calipers featuring R badging. The model also has a sportier rear bumper, a gloss black diffuser and a four-tailpipe exhaust system.
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The single interior image isn’t very revealing, but it shows a sport steering wheel with large paddle shifters. The wheel also has blue contrast stitching, a blue central spoke and a dedicated R button which presumably puts the hot hatch into a special performance mode.
We can also see a digital instrument cluster and what appears to be carbon fiber or metallic trim. Other highlights will include R-branded sport seats and an infotainment system with a 10-inch display.
Volkswagen hasn’t said much about the upcoming model, but it’s expected to use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces around 328 hp (245 kW / 333 PS). It should be connected to dual-clutch transmission and a standard all-wheel drive system.
Volkswagen has been testing the model undisguised for several months, so a debut is likely right around the corner. However, given the coronavirus pandemic, an auto show unveiling is almost certainly out of the question.
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