Well, we've got some good news and some bad news, but luckily it's mostly good news. Volkswagen confirmed that it will be bringing its highest performance Golf model to the United States. That's the good news. The bad news is that the Golf R will take over a year to get here. Still, if you're a fan of small, agile hatchbacks, or of VWs in general, the "most powerful Volkswagen sports performance vehicle ever built" should prove worth the wait.
The Golf R earns that distinguished designation with an upgraded version of its 2.0-liter turbo four also seen on the GTI. On the GTI, the engine's limited to 200 horses, but it will get a "significant hp increase" on the U.S.-spec Golf R. Volkswagen didn't commit to how many horses we're talking, but on the European Golf R, 270 powerful steeds lurk under the hood.
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