Volkswagen Golf R Wagon Spotted in Spy Photos
Sold in the U.S. as the Jetta SportWagen, Volkswagen is working on a high-performance version of its Golf R Variant.
Seen testing by AutoGuide‘s spy photographers, the Volkswagen Golf R wagon is powered by the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 290 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque found in the Golf R. The high-performance wagon will be available with Haldex 4Motion all-wheel drive and a choice between a six-speed manual transmission or DSG.
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As a result, the Golf R Variant sprints to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds and will carry over the styling from the Golf R to the wagon body. The production model will likely make its debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show but it’s unlikely that it’ll be sold in North America.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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