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|Image = [[Image:Golf r32 speed.jpg|300px]]
|Image = [[Image:Volkswagen-golf-r20-large 04small.jpg]]
|Marque = [[Volkswagen]]
|Marque = [[Volkswagen]]
|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''
|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''
|Class =  Sports Compact
|Class =  Sports Compact [[Hot Hatch]]
|Body Style = 3 dr Hatchback<br>5 dr Hatchback
|Body Style = 3 dr Hatchback<br>5 dr Hatchback
|Length = 167.2 in
|Length = 167.2 in
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|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
|Transmission = 6 speed Manual, 6 speed DSG, AWD
|Transmission = 6 speed Manual, 6 speed DSG, AWD
|Engine = 3.2 litre [[V6]]
|Engine = 2.0 litre ''turbocharged'' [[Inline-4]]
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Power = 265 hp @ N/A rpm<br>258 lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Similar =  '''similar (competition)'''
|Similar =  '''similar (competition)'''
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
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===Recent Changes===  
===Recent Changes===  
Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the [[automobile|vehicle]] here.
*On December 9, 2010, The Volkswagen Golf R will be upgraded with bigger brakes, an uprated suspension, 18-inch wheels, center-exit dual exhaust and liberally tuned ESP. The Golf R will be available in both two and four doors and be paired exclusively with a [[manual transmission]].[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/09/volkswagen-golf-r-coming-to-america-official/]


===Styles and Major Options===
===Styles and Major Options===
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==Interior==
==Interior==
[[Image:Volkswagen-golf-r20-large 13small.jpg|right|frame]]
This section should include information on the interior's ''design'', ''build quality'', ''ergonomics'', ''space (head and legroom, front and rear)'', ''features'', ''stowage compartments'' and ''overall comfort'' and ''livability''. Add pictures wherever applicable and '''''keep information in a third-person point of view'''''.
This section should include information on the interior's ''design'', ''build quality'', ''ergonomics'', ''space (head and legroom, front and rear)'', ''features'', ''stowage compartments'' and ''overall comfort'' and ''livability''. Add pictures wherever applicable and '''''keep information in a third-person point of view'''''.
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==Resale Values==
==Resale Values==
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'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''.
'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''.


==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
==Current Generation: (2010–present)==
 
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===Fifth generation (2007-2009)===
===Fifth generation (2007-2009)===
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===Fourth generation (2004)===
===Fourth generation (2004)===
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===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)===
===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)===


==Worldwide==
==Worldwide==
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==Awards==
==Awards==
* 2006 '''RACV''' ''Australia's Best Sports Car''
* 2006 '''RACV''' ''Australia's Best Sports Car''
* 2010 '''Top Gear''' ''Hot Hatch Of The Year''


==See Also==
==See Also==
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*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091421719/vw-golf-r-uncovered-ahead-of-frankfurt-debut VW Golf R Uncovered Ahead of Frankfurt Debut]
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091421719/vw-golf-r-uncovered-ahead-of-frankfurt-debut VW Golf R Uncovered Ahead of Frankfurt Debut]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/14/frankfurt-preview-volkswagen-r20-hits-the-web-early/ Frankfurt Preview: Volkswagen R20 hits the web early]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/14/frankfurt-preview-volkswagen-r20-hits-the-web-early/ Frankfurt Preview: Volkswagen R20 hits the web early]
*[http://jalopnik.com/5359058/2010-volkswagen-golf-r-closest-to-scirocco-r-well-ever-get 2010 Volkswagen Golf R: Closest To Scirocco R We'll Ever Get]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/12/officially-confirmed-new-volkswagen.html Officially Confirmed: New Volkswagen Golf R to go on Sale in the USA]


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Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen
aka Type aka here, not up there
Production produced from when to when+total units made (optional)
Class Sports Compact Hot Hatch
Body Style 3 dr Hatchback
5 dr Hatchback
Length 167.2 in
Width 69.2 in
Height 57.7 in
Wheelbase wheelbase - type here
Weight Weight - you get the point
Transmission 6 speed Manual, 6 speed DSG, AWD
Engine 2.0 litre turbocharged Inline-4
Power 265 hp @ N/A rpm
258 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar similar (competition)
Designer Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

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  • On December 9, 2010, The Volkswagen Golf R will be upgraded with bigger brakes, an uprated suspension, 18-inch wheels, center-exit dual exhaust and liberally tuned ESP. The Golf R will be available in both two and four doors and be paired exclusively with a manual transmission.[1]

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