New Volkswagen Scirocco R and Golf R prices
The new Scirocco R and new Golf R will go on sale from £26,945 and £28,930 respectively.
The Scirocco R is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI through a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, developing 262bhp and 258lb-ft of torque, while the Golf R produces 267bhp and 258lb-ft of torque from the same engine.
A six-speed DSG gearbox is available as an option on both models from £1,300.
For the first time on an ‘R’ model, the Scirocco R channels power though the front wheels and is fitted with the XDS electronic cross-axle traction control system.
The Golf R, available in both three- and five-door bodystyles, uses a pre-charged hydraulic version of Volkswagen’s 4MOTION four wheel drive system that reacts quicker than previous 4MOTION systems while also limiting torque to maximise traction and minimise wheelspin.
The Scirocco R accelerates to 62 mph in 6.0 seconds, falling to 5.8 seconds when equipped with the DSG gearbox, while achieving a combined figure of 34.9 mpg (35.3 for DSG) and 189 g/km of CO2 (187 for DSG).
The Golf R is the fastest accelerating Volkswagen ever produced, the 62mph sprint taking 5.7 seconds. The DSG gearbox shaves a further two tenths of a second from this time.
The hot hatch returns 33.2mpg on the combined cycle (DSG 33.6 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 199 g/km (195g DSG). Both the Scirocco R and Golf R models have a top speed of 155 mph.
Both R models feature new front bumpers complete with LED running lights and a trio of deep airdams, Xenon lights which frame gloss black grille elements, gloss black wing mirrors, sill extensions and 18-inch five-spoke ‘Talladega’ alloy wheels housing gloss black ‘R’ callipers.
Optional 19-inch alloy wheels in the same design are also available and, on the Golf R, these can be specified with a gloss black finish.
At the back, both models feature roof mounted spoilers and are fitted with twin exit exhausts. Smoked rear light units, which on the Golf house high-intensity LED bulbs,...
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