Golf R 3 door/5 door speculation/information thread

[Lima]

Just came across this article

http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2010...ss-bucks-18129

This line will make quite a few people happy...

"It's going to be priced between the current R32 and the GTI," Gehling confirmed, holding his cards close to his chest.

That's certainly a bit less than I was expecting the Golf R to be. Looks like the model will be pretty vanilla in terms of spec, but still that's nice work there by VW Aus.

[elisiX]

Reading both articles, I get the feeling that it will be priced under the $57,990 R32 entry price and most likely only a little less at $56,990 at best. Mind you the words in the article used were "it wont be any more expensive" which may mean its the same price. However the first article eludes to a drop. They also state that 19" wheels may be an option. Are these wheels we've seen on all R pics 18's? I would think the wheels we've seen so far are standard. I must say though, I am really disappointed with the July estimation particularly seeing as they claim to have spoken with someone from VW directly. Why would he state July if it were going to be May or June.

I may have to stick with the GTI if this delivery date is accurate. However getting an R on the road with a few options for $65k seems even more likely with this latest info. Bah!

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[Lima]

Mid-year has been floated by VW before, so I would have thought any sooner would be unexpected.

Lack of standard leather seats looks like a quick way to bring pricing under the R32 as well.

[team_v]

Lack of standard leather seats looks like a quick way to bring pricing under the R32 as well.

That is what i was thinking in regards to the decreased price.
We will probably see a de-spec'd .:R20 if it is to come in under the .:R32 price.

It could also be due to the tarif reduction of 5% but i am leaning towards the de-spec'd .:R20 idea.

[Corey_R]

They also state that 19" wheels may be an option. Are these wheels we've seen on all R pics 18's?

If you go to a site like Lima's Ausmotive who post good quality photos, you can see that the tyres are 235/35 R19 on the initial press photos.
The 18's are the same design and colour though. ALL the black wheels are 19" only. So yeah, if you want the 19's in silver or black it will probably cost around $1200 to $1700 (based on the GTI's upgrade in Australia and compared to the difference between the GTI and R options overseas).