#2020 Volkswagen Golf R Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Golf R Redesign, News, Rumors

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Redesign, News, Rumors

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2020 Volkswagen Golf R Horsepower, Engine, Price, Release Date

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Horsepower, Engine, Price, Release Date

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Horsepower, Engine, Price, Release Date – When an easy, unassuming hatchback, this 2020 Volkswagen Golf R range has expanded to feature an all-electronic e-Golf, two great-performance trims (GTI along with R) along with a wagon (analyzed individually).

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Horsepower, Engine, Price, Release Date

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2020 Volkswagen Golf R Exterior, Interior, Release Date, Price

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2020 Volkswagen Golf R Exterior, Interior, Release Date, Price

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Exterior, Interior, Release Date, Price – The most recent 2020 Volkswagen Golf R will strike the marketplace probably in the best time for the Company. As we all know, Volkswagen’s diesel-pollutants unfaithful scandal was a big scandal all around the world, but they will attempt to keep coming back and to fulfil all the buyers. We could assume the arrival of the recent model a while following year. The exact particular date is not released, but most probable, that is moving to be the previous quarter of the year. This model will come with a lot of enhancements and will also supply so many scientific improvements. The engine features will be better, and we can get improvement is efficiency. The interior can be exquisite when the exterior appears sporty and aggressive. If you want to figure out something regarding this model, stick to us and revel in the review.

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Exterior

The physical appearance of this model is going to be unparalleled, and as usual, we can expect a very aggressive and sporty exterior design. This model will be very similar to the past model, but of course, there will be some modifications. Initial of all, we now have to say that this model will come with some and two-door versions. As it pertains to some certain particulars, the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R will feature a little-adjusted entrance grille at the front area.

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Exterior

Also, right here we can easily observe recently Directed daytime jogging lamps. If we appearance this model from the profile side, we can see body-shaded “R” area skirts as well as black callipers with “R” emblems. At the aspects, the latest model will drive on 18-inches lightweight aluminium rims that might be equipped with the quality wheel for all periods. Just like the rims, the overall chassis makes use of a lot of lightweight aluminium components in the development. Additional, it means improved total performance and lowered energy usage.

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Interior

The interior design of the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R will get even more changes than the exterior design. Nevertheless, the design of the cabin will in all probability keep virtually the very same as well before, but we could expect upgrades in substantial-tech portion. We could anticipate the brand new 5.0-inches touchscreen screen provided with the CarPlay, Android Auto as effectively as with the recently MirrorLink smartphone incorporation techniques.

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Interior

The cabin of this model is also roomier than well before which means the travellers can get much more legroom and usually much better ease and comfort. The entrance car seats are going to be covered with the Nappa leather. Also, we can expect a three-spoke sports controls with the leather material upholstery. This model may also supply a blind-spot keep an eye on, auto parking solutions, lane departure forewarning, twin-sector environment handle, rearview auto-dimming vanity mirror, adaptive cruise management and many others as nicely.

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Engine

The new Golf R will have an enhanced version of the turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine. This engine will likely be competent of delivering up to 292 hp at 5,400 rpm and 280 lb-toes of torque. It will probably be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and will be standard. However, we could anticipate non-obligatory transmission system and therefore is six-speed DSG double-clutch system automatic. Based on EPA, this model may have a gasoline economy amount of 23/30, city/freeway.

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Concept

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Release Date And Price

The starting up manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the forthcoming 2020 Volkswagen Golf R will probably be all around $36.500. The release date of this model will likely be perhaps in the very last 90 days of 2019.

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2020 Volkswagen Golf Rumors, New Engine, History, Powertrain & Price

2020 Volkswagen Golf Rumors, New Engine, History, Powertrain & Price

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf continues to offer top safety scores, remarkable space inside, and all-round versatility; it’s still one of the best small SUVs, and a good value for money.

2020 Volkswagen Golf Release Date & Specs

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf isn’t close to luxurious, but it’s hard to beat for interior space to hold both people and their gear. The 2020 Volkswagen Golf offers a pleasantly…

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The Audi R8: Origins, Generations, Specifications

All things Audi R8 on Automobile.

Audi R8 Essential History Despite a rich motorsports history with overwhelming success in both rallying and endurance racing, Audi's always remained at arm's length when it came to producing a true sports car. The once-popular Audi TT has most of the right ingredients, but the front-wheel-drive underpinnings pulled primarily from the VW Golf kept it well below the Porsche Boxster, Nissan Z cars, and BMW's assorted roadsters and two-seat coupes.

Since the early 1980s, Audi remained content developing high-performance versions of its premium coupes and sedans, focusing on promoting all-wheel drive technology and turbocharged engines, even if the resulting speed-specials were softer and more road-oriented than the adrenalin-charging weapons from Mercedes-Benz' AMG or BMW's M division.

It was only during the early-2000s when the reality of an Audi supercar began to coalesce, born from Audi's ongoing Le Mans domination and the then-recent acquisition of Lamborghini by the Volkswagen Auto Group. To amortize the cost of development of the nascent Lamborghini Gallardo and to bring Audi a little closer in-line with Mercedes and BMW, the plan for the mid-engine Audi R8—the brand's first supercar—took shape with the Le Mans Quattro concept in 2003.

Audi Le Mans Quattro Concept Visually, the Audi Le Mans Quattro concept was nearly identical to the production R8 that arrived in 2007, though the wild twin-turbo V-10 engine was tossed for a more production-friendly iteration of Audi's naturally aspirated 4.2-liter V-8. Power was reasonable for a mid-engine sports car of the era, with 414 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque sent to all-four wheels through either Audi's R-Tronic six-speed automated manual or a gated six-speed manual transmission. Zero-to-60-mph times for these early R8s were around the low four-second mark, with a top speed around 188 mph.

The Audi R8 Goes V-10 For the 2009 model year, the R8's Lamborghini roots shone in full-force, when the updated 5.2-liter V-10 from the Lamborghini LP560-4 was shoehorned into the R8. Fun fact—that Lamborghini V-10 is actually an Audi V-10 pulled from the S6 and S8. So, the R8 V10 actually uses an Audi V-10 pulled from a Lamborghini, but we digress. The V-10 engine increased the R8's output to 518 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque, dropping the zero-to-60 mph sprint to 3.9 seconds, and raising top speed to 196 mph.

The Audi R8 Spyder Drop-top Spyder variants launched for both the V-8 and the V-10 models, with the V-8 adding an extra 14 horsepower over the V-8 coupe, growing the total to 428 horsepower, though torque remained unchanged at 317 lb-ft. The limited edition R8 GT arrived in 2011, cutting 220 pounds from the curb weight of the regular R8 V10, while increasing the V-10's output to 552 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. As you'd expect, the R8 GT also brought with it a range of suspension, braking, and aerodynamic upgrades over the regular car to compensate for the additional power and to enlarge the overall performance envelope. Production of the GT was limited to 333 units worldwide, with an additional 333 unit run of the corresponding R8 GT Spyder.

The first-generation R8 received a mid-cycle refresh for 2012 in the rest of the world, arriving in the U.S. in 2013 as a 2014 model year. The refresh brought mostly aesthetic updates, though a few significant mechanical upgrades were also brought to the R8, most significantly a new seven-speed dual-clutch replacing the balky R-Tronic automated manual transmission. Standard magnetic damping was also added for the R8 V10, an optional upgrade for the V-8 models.

The R8 V10 Plus arrived on our shores in 2014, adding a new range-topping trim with extra power and performance in the same vein as the older R8 GT. The same 5.2-liter V-10 as found in the standard R8 V10 was upgraded to 542 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque in the R8 V10 Plus, which also got a re-tuned suspension, updated interior, and massaged aesthetics.

Second-Generation Audi R8 After these short-lived upgrades, the first-gen R8 was replaced by an all-new model in 2015 for the 2016 model year. In keeping with the Lamborghini bones of the prior generation, the second-gen R8 shares much of its structural DNA with the Lamborghini Huracan. This includes the familiar 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V-10—the only engine offered at the moment—initially available with either 533 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque in the base R8 coupe or 602 horsepower and 413 lb-ft in the R8 V10 Plus coupe. With the exception of the limited-edition R8 RWS (Rear Wheel Series), power is transferred to all-four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

For 2019, the second-gen R8 was updated with extra power and an aesthetic refresh. Power for the base coupe jumped to 562 horsepower and 413 lb-ft, while the newly renamed R8 Coupe Performance Quattro packs 602 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Performance for all iterations of the second-gen R8 is impressive; factory-quoted zero-to-60 mph times range between 3.2 seconds and 3.5 seconds, though these times have proven to be conservative in independent tests.

Audi R8 Highlights Time will likely be kind to the Audi R8. The first generation of the supercar consistently ranks at the top of many enthusiast's lists of best designs of the 2000s, and it's only going to get better with time. Although older R8s may carry a bit of a stigma as simply a used supercar, give it time—or pick one up now, while they are at the bottom of their depreciation curve.

Once the first R8s are out of the too-new-to-be-classic but too-old-to-be-cool dead zone, the R8 will be one of the better ways to get into something genuinely exotic for not much more than the price of entry to a loaded mid-size crossover SUV. Early V-8s are particularly inexpensive to purchase, and compared to a Ferrari or Lamborghini of similar vintage, significantly less expensive to keep on the road. As far as upkeep price goes, think more than a BMW or Audi sedan, and less than an Aston Martin—maintenance on a regular Porsche 911 is likely a good comparison.

By design, the R8 of any generation is a more professional, lower-key supercar—if that's even a thing. The current R8 is priced closer to the Porsche 911 Turbo, current Acura NSX, and Aston Martin Vantage than to Lamborghini's Huracán or McLaren's 720s, but in our experience, the R8 doesn't fall far short of those more exotic models in performance or theater. In fact, we'd likely take a new R8 over any of the listed alternatives on the strength of its sound and the vicious launch control. We've also heard whispers that a first-gen Audi R8 V10 with the gated manual transmission is one of the best "exotic" experiences that can be had for less than $100,000, so there's that.

Audi R8 Buying Tips Audi R8s of any generation or spec are fairly robust and shouldn't provide too many undue surprises mechanically. A thick sheaf of maintenance records is always a welcome inclusion with any potential purchase, as is a pre-purchase inspection at a local specialist or dealer. Parts availability for the R8 is high, considering even the oldest R8s still have factory support from Audi—for now. As stated above, expect regular maintenance bills similar to what you'd expect of a Porsche 911.

If you are in the market for a first-gen R8, we highly suggest you seek only those with either the six-speed manual transmission or the later dual-clutch examples. Avoid the R-Tronic at all costs; it's clunky, slow, relatively fragile, and for some enthusiasts, ruins the overall experience. Engine type matters, too, as V-8s will obviously be more affordable than the V-10s, but there is a significant difference in both speed and upkeep between the two engines—as well as a difference in prestige, which can enhance (or detract from) collectibility.

Audi R8 Auctions Despite undeniable desirability, the Audi R8 isn't collectible enough to cross the stage at major auction houses—yet. Bring a Trailer never disappoints, as the healthy record of sold R8s is enough to give an idea of what you might pay for a first generation. For second-generation R8s—the current model—there are enough on Audi lots that you might be better off getting one straight from the source.

This 2009 Audi R8 4.2 w/ six-speed manual and only 8,000 miles sold for $67,000

A 2010 Audi R8 V10 w/ six-speed manual sold for $72,000

This second-gen 2018 Audi R8 RWS claimed $118,000

A late-model first-gen 2015 Audi R8 4.2 with six-speed manual was bought for $80,000

Audi R8 Quick Facts   First year of production: 2007 Last year of production: Ongoing Base Price: $171,150 (2020) Audi's first supercar Lamborghini bones for (relatively) cheap Time will be very, very kind to the R8 family We'll take ours with the V-10 and the gated manual, please Audi R8 Articles On Automobile We drove the refreshed first-generation Audi R8 in 2012.

Here's our review of the second-generation Audi R8 V10 Plus.

We sampled the rare Audi R8 RWS as well.

We got our hands on the updated second-gen Audi R8 late last year.

And just for fun, here's a test of the race-ready Audi R8 LMS.

Audi R8 FAQ You have questions about the Audi R8. Automobile has answers. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked Audi R8 queries:

Is The Audi R8 A Supercar? Absolutely. With any engine or transmission and from either generation, the Audi R8 is quick, fast, and visually stunning enough to be considered a supercar.

How Fast Does An Audi R8 Go? The early first-gen Audi R8 4.2s topped out at 188 mph, while the latest and greatest Audi R8 V10 Performance Quattro smacks a mighty 206 mph.

How Much Is The New Audi R8? The base 2020 Audi R8 will run you $171,150.

What Year Is The Best Audi R8? Hmm, great question. We reckon it depends on what you want from the car. For an engaging drive, we'd pick the cleanest first-gen V-10 with the gated manual we could find. However, the current R8 is stunningly quick and aurally spectacular as any car we've driven, so perhaps one of the few R8 RWS would find its way into our dream garage. ผลบอล7mคะแนน

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2020 Volkswagen Golf R News, Price, Release Date

2020 Volkswagen Golf R News, Price, Release Date

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2020 Volkswagen Golf R Release, Configurations, Price

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Release, Configurations, Price

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designs comprise of two excessive-performance heateds, the renowned GTI and also the 292-horsepower AWD Golf game R, in addition to the all-electric powered e-Golf.

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Hyundai Elantra GT Hatch Might Soon Get Tangier, If the Updated Euro-Market i30 Is Any Indication

The European-market Hyundai i30 has gone under the knife and sports fresh new looks that likely preview what’s soon to come for the North American–market Elantra GT hatchback. Keep in mind, the Elantra GT is a slightly different car from the Elantra sedan, and is sourced from Hyundai’s European lineup where it goes up against the likes of more premium small cars such as the Volkswagen Golf.

The refreshed version of the Elantra GT’s i30 Euro twin is set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, with updates highlighted by slimmer headlights with V-shaped daytime running lights and a wider and pointier new grille that mimics that of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata’s. Additionally, Hyundai redesigned the compact hatch’s front bumper to improve its aerodynamic performance. This has the secondary effect of making the i30/Elantra GT’s front end more attractive and aggressive than before.

Like the current Elantra GT, the updated i30 features a sportier N Line trim that includes more aggressive design details and a smattering of performance upgrades relative to the standard model. The i30 also comes as a slinky fastback and as a proper station wagon, but alas, we don’t expect either to make it across the Atlantic to Hyundai dealers as equivalent Elantra GT variants; here, the hatchback will be the only Euro expat in the Elantra lineup. Too bad.

Complementing the i30’s revised exterior is a reworked interior, which again we trust will filter down to the U.S.-market Elantra GT soon. It features an available 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, which features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Better yet, the updated i30 offers a slew of new safety features including a rear collision-avoidance assist system, a seemingly more advanced lane centering self-steering feature (the Elantra GT has only lane-keeping assist), and lead-vehicle departure alert, the latter of which tells drivers when the vehicle ahead moves forward.

Hyundai also outlined a mild-hybrid technology for the new i30. It’s not known if this fuel-saving hybrid tech will make its way to the U.S.-spec Elantra GT, which currently ships with either a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 161 horsepower or a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 201 ponies. Regardless, we expect the i30’s updated looks and infotainment and safety technology to find its way to our market’s Elantra GT in the coming months. But hey, Hyundai—as much as we’d welcome a mild-hybrid powertrain, we’d much rather see the i30 N’s 250-hp turbo four-cylinder make it here for a high-performance Elantra GT alternative to the Honda Civic Si/Type R and Volkswagen Golf GTI/R.

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Canada's getting VW's Mk. 8 Golf and ID.4 — even if the U.S. might not Canada is getting the new base model Volkswagen Mk. 8 Golf after all, as well as VWs new ID.4 electric car but not for a while.During the new generation’s debut last month, it seemed uncertain whether dealerships in the U.S. and Canada would see any trims of the Golf besides the high-performance GTI and R versions.Now, VW Canada has confirmed other, lower-spec trims of the Mk. 8 Golf will come to our shores, along with the high performance GTI and Golf R, though whether they hit the U.S., too, is still up in the air. The Mk. 8 Golf as well as the GTI and Golf R variants will start to arrive some time in 2021 as 2022 models, Thomas Tetzlaff, Volkswagen Canadas public relations manager, recently told The Car Guide.That means well see a small gap between the sale of the last Mk. 7 and the first Mk. 8 for some Golf variants, such as the Golf R, SportWagen and Alltrack, none of which will return for the 2020 model year.In other news, the new fully-electric ID.4 will replace the eGolf as the brands small-EV option, and will lead the way in introducing the ID lineup to Canadian showrooms. The ID.4 is a four-door crossover, with a low roofline and a small footprint.The first ID model in Canada will be the production version of the I.D. Crozz concept. This one is planned for early 2021, said Tetzlaff.Next year, Europeans will get the even-smaller ID.3, which was unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show. Whether that vehicle will make it to Canada remains to be

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DEAD: Golf R 🇩🇪 ______________________________________   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [8/7/19] For 2020, the Golf R is DEAD as it is no longer part of the Golf lineup! The Golf is getting loads of changes as we await the all new Mk8 Golf! The US market has dropped all Golf variants except the GTi due to poor sales and for now there will be a Value model to hold off buyers.   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🏁 @Allcarnews Spec sheet: The current Golf R packs a Turbo 2.0L 4 cylinder making around 288HP and 280 lb-ft of torque going to all four wheels through a 6speed manual or a 7 speed DCT. 🏁   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So is the Golf R gone for good? NO! We expect to see a next generation Golf R on the Mk8 platform! But the Golf for the US is up in limbo as we most likely will only get the GTi and next Golf R and not any standard versions of the iconic hatchback. The Mk8 Golf should be unveiled in October as a 2020 model but we should get it as a 2021 model. ________________________________________ ACN EXTRA: Should VW make a 300+HP Golf R as standard? ________________________________________ -Text by @allcarnews -Images by VW   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Golf #Volkswagen #GolfR #GTi #USA #Germany #4motion #VW #Quattro #TDI #carbon ||#powerful #performance #turbocharged #supercharged #advanced #SupercarsRevamped #Supercar #HyperCar #ItsWhiteNoise #CarLifeStyle #MadWhips #CupGang #Carstagram #BlackList #AmazingCars247 An #allcarnews post https://www.instagram.com/p/B03_1CwhQhT/?igshid=ygj86ifzqao4

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2020 Volkswagen Golf R Configurations, Redesign, News

2020 Volkswagen Golf R Configurations, Redesign, News

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New VW Golf MK8 2020 Interior, Release Date, Specs

New VW Golf MK8 2020 Interior, Release Date, Specs

New VW Golf MK8 2020 Interior, Release Date, Specs – This is the market Volkswagen Golf your new version of one of the world’s most popular family cars. And is the Carlisle top ten things you need to know about it.

Styling

The first thing regarding the new Volkswagen Golf is its styling or lack thereof. Although you get a slim new grille or round LED lights and chopper creases down the body. The…

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Review: The Improved 2020 Volkswagen Passat Is a Missed Opportunity

When Volkswagen decided to launch the significantly updated 2020 Passat near some of Southern California’s legendary driving roads, it raised a few eyebrows (both of mine). The Passat is no longer our first choice for a midsize sedan we’d hoon up a world-class road like Angeles Crest, but could this midcycle refresh change that?

The U.S.-spec 2020 Passat still rides on an old platform—unlike the Passats for the Chinese and European markets, which are now built on VW’s much newer MQB architecture that underpins the Golf (a MotorTrend favorite). So even though the Passat is refreshed for 2020, the body-in-white is essentially the same as the car that took home our Car of the Year honors in 2012. VW says this is to keep costs down because sedan sales are on the decline in the U.S., but as a result the Passat is hindered from start to finish.

For 2020, the bodywork is now a bit swoopier, with a reworked front-end design, new LED headlights, a fresh grille that ties it to the current Jetta, and a sculpted rear that makes the Passat a more handsome machine than before. The 2.0-liter turbo-four makes the same 174 hp but is up to 206 lb-ft of torque, and the six-speed automatic gets a new torque converter. Inside, the changes are even more subtle. But they shouldn’t have been. The gauge cluster in the U.S.-spec Passat hosts a teeny color display between an analog tach and speedometer—had VW made the move to the MQB platform, the Passat could have come with Volkswagen’s state-of-the-art fully digital instrument cluster, like in the Tiguan, but the sedan’s older platform won’t allow for it. The climate controls remain unchanged, as does the center console. Volkswagen did make blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic LED headlights features standard across all trim levels, however.

The 2020 Passat’s dashboard has been adapted to include some Arteon-esque air vents, and the infotainment display is new. At just 6.3 inches, the touchscreen is small for the segment—European Passats can be upgraded to an 8.0-inch display, something that isn’t possible in the North American car thanks to its dated platform. Desirable optional gear includes a Fender audio system, adaptive cruise control (standard on three of four trims), heated front and rear seats, and dual-zone climate control (also standard on three of four trims).

Unfortunately, a slightly modernized interior and extra niceties can’t hide the car’s obvious age inside. The dashboard and center console, though clean and easy to use, look positively spartan when compared to others in the segment. But how does the old sedan stack up on the road?

Realizing that the Passat might need some extra sportiness for our drive ahead, I jumped into a 2020 Passat R-Line. The R-Line adds slightly different front and rear bumpers, steering wheel–mounted paddle shifters, and stickier Falken rubber wrapped around R-Line-exclusive 19-inch wheels.

The new tires represent one of the biggest dynamic differences between this newish 2020 Passat and the old one. Whereas the last R-Line came with bigger wheels but tires that were no more grippy, the Falkens were much more up to the task of hustling the sedan up a twisty mountain road. Thanks to the paddles on the wheel, it was easy to stay in the desired gear, but the transmission regularly ignored me when I asked for a downshift. The steering is light yet accurate, but the brakes have almost no feel, and a dead spot at the top of the pedal’s travel makes coming to a well-judged stop extremely difficult.

Once we dropped out of the twisty roads above Los Angeles and onto its aging freeways, the old Passat came good. The 405 freeway’s pavement is notoriously noisy and craggy, but the Passat—even on its 19-inch alloys—soaked up the lumps and bumps with ease. It was quiet at speed, allowing so little wind and tire noise into the cabin that even whisper-volume conversations were audible. No squeaks or errant rattles made their way into the cabin as we thumped it over bumps and expansion joints. The Passat was easily as comfortable as its big brother, the Arteon, but with better body control over large undulations. The long and straight journey down the 405 suit the Passat. Fitting, as the U.S.-spec Passat has been built specifically for the American market since 2012, and long, straight journeys abound in the lower 48. I just can’t help but wonder how much better the Passat could have been when the going gets twisty if it were built on MQB. In the midsize sedan class, you can have your cake and eat it, too: the Accord, a two-time comparison winner, expertly handles the practical matters that matter to families while also being better to drive.

That said, the refreshed Passat is still spacious, quiet, and comfortable. It’s not going to set your hair on fire or inspire you to push for that next apex. What it should do is offer the same kinds of features as the Altima and Optima, but the omission of a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, a decently sized infotainment screen, and a surround-view camera system makes it less appealing. The 2020 Passat starts at $23,915, undercutting most of its competitors in base price—and it also boasts a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty with two years/20,000 miles of free maintenance. Even so, the Passat doesn’t have enough optional cabin tech to satisfy those who appreciate such niceties, and it still isn’t as nimble as the class-leading Accord. A more feature-laden Passat with modern underpinnings does exist, just not in the U.S., and that’s what frustrates us about the U.S.-spec 2020 Passat. If you must have a roomy, comfortable, well-priced German sedan in your driveway and don’t mind skipping out on features many competitors offer, the Passat could have a home on your short list. Otherwise, consider a lower-trim Arteon, another midsize sedan, or wait a few years for the hoped-for full redesign of the Passat.

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Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 Exterior, Price, Engine, Interior

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Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 Exterior, Price, Engine, Interior

Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 Exterior, Price, Engine, Interior – The latest spy images show that the 7th-generation Golf is at the moment considering a mid-period revise for the 2020 model year. Involving some prototypes evaluating approximately Europe, a Golf R model has recently been found. The spy photographs show a variety of design changes on both the hatchback and wagon models. Gossip has it that the VW Golf R Variant (wagon) will not allow it to be to the U.S. marketplace. The Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 could reach the dealerships in mid-2019, following trusted reports.

Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 Exterior

Just because it is generally the instance with Volkswagens, the forthcoming medium-cycle up-date won’t bring extreme changes to the exterior. As an alternative, expect to have the Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 to acquire a somewhat revised bumper and grille. Other visible changes will comprise of new Directed signatures for the headlights and taillights. The spied analyse mule disclosed a bigger heart bumper vent and reshaped section air intakes. Concerning the rear conclusion, it continues to tough to identify any changes other than the modified taillights. Ahead of that, expect to have the new Golf to offer you new wheel layouts and exterior colourations.

Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 Interior

Changes will be a lot more subtle on the inside the cabin. Other than new upholstery hues, the original structure will continue to be generally unaffected. Now, the Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 will bring substantial additional improvements as it pertains to technologies. Expect to have it to feature a revised infotainment system with a larger sized touchscreen, as very well as Volkswagen’s most current security methods. Of course, you will have a variety of characteristics that set the Golf 8 apart from regular types. These include sports chairs coated in Nappa natural leather, a glowing blue-lighted dashboard and a several-spoke steering wheel with chrome “R” custom logo.

Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 Engine

The Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 may have the common 2.0-litre turbocharged three-tube within its hood. Established productivity amounts have but to arrive but we never anticipate this device to stray far away from the latest version. This means the engine is very likely to produce 290 hp and 280 pound-ft . of torque. All-time generates will once again come regular, with the 6-speed manual and 6-speed two clutch system transmissions accessible.

Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 Release Date And Price

The Volkswagen Golf 8 2020 changes will not provide anything at all spectacular to the car business as pointed out. The past revises before the next-era can make its first appearance will assist this model in keeping very competitive on this race. The Volkswagen Golf R’s key competitors include things like various formidable models this kind of as the Ford Focus RS and Honda Civic Type R.