| Although the high-power Volkswagen R32 hatch has | | | | acceleration rate is placed at 0-60mph in about 5 |
| had many strong following it failed to successfully | | | | seconds and it can attain a maximum speed of |
| compete with the Mitsubishi Evo and Subaru WRX | | | | 155mph which is electronically limited. Gearbox options |
| STI in the affordable AWD performance class. This | | | | include a 6-speed manual or a DSG dual-clutch |
| picture may be about to experience drastic change | | | | gearbox. It is not certain if the R20T will come only |
| though with VW's upcoming high-performance model | | | | with front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive. |
| internally called 'the R-Series Turbo' which will be | | | | The R32 comes with an AWD system, but this |
| known as the VW Golf R20 or VW Golf R20T, | | | | causes extra curb weight as in all units in the Rabbit |
| names that suggest the engine's displacement. | | | | Golf range. To get rid of the AWD may well reduce |
| Majority of current talks point to VW's 2.0-liter turbo to | | | | weight, but again it might lessen drivability and reduce |
| replace the R32's present 3.2-liter V6 engine. Even | | | | the car's ability to compete with its closest rivals |
| with this apparent decrease in engine displacement, the | | | | mention earlier. Styling upgrades consist of larger rims |
| engine is said to still generate 270bhp which is about | | | | and tires, aero package with the flared arches, |
| 20 percent over the current vehicle and comes in a | | | | exhaust that is sportier, and most likely it will come with |
| much lighter load than the previous engine. Estimated | | | | LED running lights. |