AUTO MODIFIED 2011

The Volkswagen R32 is well known around the globe for being one of the most aggressive hatchbacks available on the market. Made in limited production, owning and driving one of these machines is somewhat of a privilege. Now for 2011, VW has released the successor to the R32 with the Volkswagen Golf R and it is better then ever. The Volkswagen Golf Rhas the 2.0 liter TSI engine with 265 horsepower coupled with the 4Motion all wheel drive system for the ultimate in handling. The main difference found between the R32 and the new Golf R is the transmission. The transmission in the Volkswagen Golf R is much more representative of the way that the Audi R8 works. In the Golf R the activation of the all-wheel differential no longer requires a difference between the front and rear axle speeds which means power can be shifted from front to rear as needed. This means that while cornering at high speed for example more of the power can be shifted to the rear wheels allowing for less torque steer and a more fluid turn. This is key for dynamic performance handling and safety all around.

When the R32 was introduced for the 2004 model year it was only available in a manual transmission. When reintroduced in 2008 the R32 was only available in a DSG automatic. Volkswagen found that this only was appealing to some of their enthusiast driving base each time. Now for the Golf R, Volkswagen has reevaluated things and is offering the hatchback in both a manual transmission or an automatic DSG which will appeal to a much larger client base.

Volkswagen has really made an effort to make the Golf R an exciting not only for its current drivers but also for new drivers who may not be familiar with VW yet. With that the German auto maker has added more technology features than the predecessor, the R32. On top of the new and improved dynamic all wheel drive, the Golf R is also equipped with DCC or dynamic chassis control. This gives the driver three options for the type of ride they would like that can be manual changed with the push of a button. The system is set up to adapt the suspension damping per road condition, allowing for even greater handling and control.

Inherited design of the Volkswagen Golf MK6

Although the design of this new version of the car is stated to be brand new, it is actually inherited from its predecessor MK5. The name of the ancestor of this design is Group A5(PQ35). Moreover the rumors that are circulating says that there has been no re work on the car design from the MK5. The design factor in the side glasshouse, the suspension mechanisms, the door frame and general architecture seems to be totally similar to the MK5.

Best part of the new car is it has 7 air bags and is totally safe for you. So even if you are going for a used version of this golf, it would still be worth it considering the extra bags that you will be getting. You can be assured that you will have a great time even if you buy a used version. But for you to buy a used version of this latest car might surely take some time. May be the right time would be when Volkswagen rolls out another new version.

Volkswagen Cars are great to have as they are the best researched and best designed cars since thirty years. A lot of efforts has gone into make these cars the best in almost every other factor. Thus don't hesitate to buy the Used Cars Volkswagen Golf.


The Golf R is not completely different than the original R32 though. Upgraded sport suspension, larger 17 inch brake system, 18 inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, chrome tail pipe and a full body kit are characteristics that the Volkswagen R series has had regardless of the year. The interior cabin is set up with the driver in mind. A fine mix of luxury comfort with sportiness creates an upscale yet tuner feel. Heated leather sport seats, multi-functional leather wrapped steering wheel, aluminum door sills and stainless steel pedals are outfitting the Golf R with the German quality finish work that is expected of higher end cars like Audi or BMW.

When it comes down to deciding on a sport hatchback that is capable of being a daily driver and fit for the more performance enthusiast drivers, the Volkswagen Golf R is a perfect fit. The sprightly 2.0 liter turbo offers great fuel efficiency and excellent power. The Volkswagen Golf R will be hitting showroom floors sometime in the first half of the year so if this is a car for you get on the list because this limited production hatchback will be a hard vehicle to find. For more information about the Golf R check with a Volkswagen Dealership near you.
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Amarok is Volkswagen's first one-tone ute. A ruff and tough car with a ruff and tough look, Amarok's is designed to allow more wheel lock under braking to reduce the stopping distance on gravel and dirt. Volkswagen has designed the Amarok to have the widest tub in the class, measuring 1555mm long, 1620mm across the back and 1222mm between the wheel arches. It runs front disc brakes and drums on the rear and its diesels are 2.0-liter common-rail turbo four cylinders with a single turbo and generate 90kW and 340Nm and manages an impressive average fuel consumption figure of 7.5 litres per 100km with the rear drive variant. With a push of an 'Off Road' button near the gear shift, Amarok is blend of funk and adventure.

For those who adore the spirit of automotives and understand each curve, the year 2011 has brought a great range of new cars. A car might just be a metal machine for some, but a drive reveals it as a machine of attitude, persona and characteristic and that is the reason why many people have been chasing cars for centuries. Here is an ultimate list of new cars for sale in Australia for February 2011.

The Trendline model adds two-zone automatic air conditioning, RCD 310 radio / CD player, cruise control, multifunction computer, leather-trimmed steering wheel, handbrake and gear knob, color-coded mirrors, front bumper and wheelarch extensions along with front fog lights and 17-inch ‘Aldo’ alloy wheels.

However, at this price, the Tiguan could be better. First, burden amplitude is on the baby side, authoritative this bunched SUV beneath than ideal for families with adolescent children. Second, the Tiguan uses exceptional ammunition and has one of the everyman ammunition abridgement ratings in the class. Third, already shoppers add the appearance like all-wheel drive and a aeronautics system, the Tiguan bound approaches $30,000.

That said, the Tiguan is the alone German car in this class, which agency you’ll accept to analysis out affluence bunched SUVs if you wish a beyond alternative of European vehicles. These cars alpha at about $32,000 and can get absolutely big-ticket already you add options. In this light, the Volkswagen Tiguan is a abduct for account shoppers who wish European affluence for less.
Interior/Practicality

The Tiguan’s bunched ambit accept accessible implications for the interior. A lot of baby off-roaders accomplish applied ancestors cars, but the Tiguan provides few allowances aloft an accustomed Golf. Its 395-litre cossack is beneath boilerplate in this chic and rear legroom is far from generous. At atomic the berth is up to VW’s accepted top standards for quality. Its accurate and analytic layout, chic abstracts and abundant switchgear all accommodate it a solid feel – but accessories levels aren’t acceptable and low blueprint models are ailing kitted out.

For the last year now Volkswagen has had a secret car on that they had been calling the New Midsize Sedan. The only thing that was released about the car were some sketches that only got the public more excited. Last week in Detroit at the North American Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiling the "New Midsize Car" giving it the Passat name. The new 2012 Volkswagen Passat is larger than the previous model and will offer more standard comfort and convenience features than ever before. VW plans to position the new Passat to compete price-wise with other popular family sedans like the Ford Fusion and Honda Accord.

2010 Volkswagen Passat CC Front View

2010 Volkswagen Passat CC Rear View

With the release of the sixth-generation Volkswagen Jetta, it seems appropriate to look at the history of this influential model and the impact it has had on the market. Like the Golf, the Jetta has been extremely popular, with wide success in the United States as well as other parts of the world, and ever since it's first incarnation in 1980, the car has grown progressively larger in size and power with each generation.

The first generation was released in 1980 available in a 2-door or 4-door saloon/sedan as a way of matching demand for a tradition three-box-saloon design. Notable for its angular design by Giorgetto Giugiaro, superior safety measures and its upmarket interiors, the Jetta quickly became a popular choice for the United States, eventually setting its place as the best-selling European car in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

While there is an array of petrol engines, the diesels are expected to account for the majority of sales, and all engines come standard with stop/start and battery regeneration. The most fuel-efficient engine is a 1.6 TDI will return 68.8mpg and emit 109g/km, with an estimated range of 1,000 miles, making the Passat the most fuel-efficient car in its class.