What is a Mk5 R32?

The Mk5 R32 was released in the US in August 2007 with a limited production run of 5000. Each R32 has its production number laser etched on its steering wheel. In Chile, the Golf Mk5 was only offered in this model, while the standard Golf model offered was the Brazilian-made Mk4.

Is a Golf R32 worth it?

Sure, they are a little porky with an unladen weight of 1590kg – over 100kg more than the current Golf R – but if you’re looking at something that offers decent performance plus a great soundtrack in a comfortable and practical package, the R32 is well worth a look.

Is the Golf R32 AWD?

That exhaust doesn’t just look the business – it produces a fantastic bark when the throttle is pressed, and 4MOTION four-wheel drive helps the R32 sprint from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 153mph.

How much does a Mk5 R32 golf cost?

Like its predecessor, the 2004 VW R32 from the Golf’s 4th generation (Mk4), the Mk5 R32 was a limited production model, with just 5000 units brought to the U.S. and only for one model year: 2008. Slotted above the GTI and loaded with options, it was considered pricey for a Volkswagen, with an MSRP starting at $32,000.

What does the R32 mean on a VW Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf R32 (also known as the Volkswagen R32) is a hot hatch produced from 2003 to 2008. The R refers to Volkswagen ‘s motorsport department, Volkswagen Racing. 32 stands for the engine’s displacement. The first R32 was based on the Golf GTi (Mk4) and was initially designed as a limited production variant of the Golf.

Is the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 the same as the GTI?

Marketed as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, the GTI model in these countries was marketed simply as the Volkswagen GTI . The Golf Mk5 was replaced in 2009 by the Golf Mk6, which is built on the same platform.

What makes the VW R32 different from the Mk5 GTI?

The good news is that the VW R32 starts with the already-nimble Mk5 GTI as its base. From there, the engineers made some tweaks to account for the additional mass that comes from the R32’s larger engine (some 330 lbs heavier than the GTI’s turbo four) and its all-wheel drive system.