Ever thought to yourself; if only my Golf R was bigger without hindering its driving ability? Well then, worry no more, Volkswagen has your back covered. Introducing the all new VW Golf R SportWagen, a wagon that Volkswagen promises will bring SUV-like practicality with the fun of the Golf R!
Golf R SportWagen
However, information regarding the model is very scarce. Despite so, what the âRâ variant of the SportWagen sports under the body isnât much different from the Golf R, unless VW decides to surprise the masses, which is, honestly, not out of the question just yet.
New car, familiar powertrain
Despite the âRâ badge not being used on any SportWagen model before, the powertrain is actually a very familiar one, hint, âRâ. Yep, you guessed it, it comes from the Golf R, which means an excellent engine, 2.0-litre turbocharged four cylinder that outputs 296bhp and 380Nm of torque, plentiful for your day-to-day school run. And if thatâs not enough, itâs paired with a permanent all-wheel-drive system and a six-speed DSG gearbox. All of that translates to a 0-62mph time of only 5.1 seconds! Blimey, thatâs impressively fast for a huge car like this.
Practical yet sporty interior
Although the car may sound very snazzy, donât forget the fact that itâs a Golf, which in turn means sensibility! Have a whole bunch of groceries you need to shop? Fret not, the 605 litre boot has got your back, if needed, it can be extended to 1,620 litres with the back seats down too.
You can probably fit a whole elephant in there if you tried, and because itâs an âRâ, it means that VW has given it some sporty touches inside. For example, fabric-Alcantara sports seats, and some blue ambient lights! Tremendous.
Undefined
Alright, letâs be honest here. If you go with your heart, this just looks like the perfect utilitarian vehicle. But if you think about it, who is it marketed for? I mean, I donât exactly look for performance if Iâm in the estate market. Assuming that I want an estate, Iâd look for a sensible, spacious yet practical piece of clockwork thatâll give me no trouble. Itâd make me a boring person, I guess. But an estate should be for the family, and not the driver. But who am I to judge? I guess a little lunacy every now and then doesnât hurt. So, readers, what do you think? Is the âRâ needed for the SportWagen? Or is it just downright nonsensical? Leave your thoughts below!
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Source: Top Gear, Volkswagen