Thursday, January 15, 2015

Volkswagen Announces Details of Upcoming 2015 VW Golf R!

Last month, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that Volkswagen drivers would be able to pre-order one of the first 500 available 2015 VW Golf R models that will soon be hitting U.S. markets! The pre-order sale went live on January 8th, 2015. Check out vw.com/GolfR to see if there are any left and if so, get your place in line! With the pre-order announcement came the unveiling of some of details and specifications of this much-anticipated new VW model! Keep reading to learn more about this exciting new Volkswagen model!



The first 500 2015 Golf R models to be released will all be identical and will feature a direct-injection EA888 TSI engine that generates 292 horsepower and 280 pound-foot of torque, an increase of 36 horsepower over the standard model. It will come paired to a six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission and a permanent all-wheel drive system. Industry testing shows that it will go from 0-60 mph in an impressive 4.9 seconds. Even with the added output, the EPA estimates that it will increase its fuel economy by averaging 30 mpg on the highway.

It will also feature 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, 4Motion all-wheel drive, Bi-Xenon headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, DCC adaptive damping system, Park Distance control, Navigation, and the Fender Premium audio system. Drivers are sure to love all the interior, electronic, and safety features that will be available. To find out all about this fantastic all-new Volkswagen model, head on down to your local Volkswagen dealers, Jennings Volkswagen, to speak to a member of our team! Our staff here in Glenview will be more than happy to help answer any questions you might have and show you around our dealership lot today!

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