This also helps with weight distribution but it's not anywhere near the ideal 50/50. The front biased 60/40 weighs in at 3300 lbs. According to Volkswagen, the Golf R should be capable of doing the 0-60 mph sprint in 5.9 seconds and just like the original R32, the Golf R will come standard with all-wheel drive and will come in a six-speed manual.

The Golf R also has some design tweaks to make it look more aggressive than the standard Golf models. It now sports large blacked-out intakes and a lower front fascia. Bi-xenon headlamps and LED daytime running lights also clean up the look. The Golf R sits on 18-inch 5-spoke alloy rims and sits a half-inch lower than the stock Golf. The twin exhausts and upgraded brakes with blacked-out calipers let us know that this isn't your everyday Golf.

The interior has also been upgraded. The leather-trimmed sport steering wheel has a flat bottom like most race cars do. The bolstered sports seats are aggressive but they get the job down. Consumers have the option of adding a sunroof, automatic climate control, and navigation.

In the turns the Golf R has less nose steer than its front heavy R32 older brother thanks to the lighter 2.0-liter turbo. However, there is some turbo lag so it's wise to keep the revs high and the Golf R will be more responsive. The Haldex center differential engages the rear wheels that give the Golf R great feel when turning in and the steering is quick and precise.

There is no word on pricing yet but Volkswagen said it would be about the same as the previous R32 which started at about $31,000.

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