2008 Volkswagen R32

• Aluminum color grille
• Blue tinted glass
• Body-color bumpers
• Body-color door handles
• Body-color heated pwr mirrors
• Body-color side moldings
• Body-color side skirts
• Daytime running lights
• Pwr tinted glass sunroof w/tilt, slide, manual sunshade, pinch protection
• Rain-sensing aero windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
• Rear intermittent wiper/washer
• Rear spoiler
• Xenon HID headlamps w/washers

• (2) front & (2) rear assist handles
• (2) front cupholders
• 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio controls, transmission paddle shifters
• 60/40 split folding rear seats w/height-adjustable head restraints
• Alloy pedals w/R logos
• Alloy-look interior trim
• AM/FM stereo w/MP3/6-disc CD changer-inc: Sirius satellite radio, (10) speakers
• Anti-theft vehicle alarm system w/audible & visual activation
• Auxiliary pwr outlet in center console
• Brushed chrome interior door handles
• Climatronic electronic climate control w/pollen filter
• Cruise Control
• Diversity & satellite radio antenna
• Driver & front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Front center armrest w/storage compartment
• Front center dome light w/time delay, (2) front & (2) rear reading lights
• Front/rear floor mats
• Fully carpeted luggage compartment w/light, auxiliary pwr outlet, removable cover
• Height-adjustable & telescoping theft-deterrent steering column
• Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
• Leather shift knob & handbrake grip
• Leatherette door panels w/integrated armrests, storage pockets
• Locking glovebox
• Multi-function trip computer w/trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, outside temp
• Pwr locks w/automatic locking feature, remote keyless entry
• Pwr windows w/pinch protection
• Rear heating/air conditioning ducts
• Rear window defroster
• Remote release for hatch & fuel filler flap
• Self-dimming interior rearview mirror
• Top sport bucket seats w/heated partial leather seating surfaces, pwr lumbar support, R logo headrests

• 18 x 7.5 alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks
• 225/40YR18 summer performance tires
• 3.2L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
• 4-wheel anti-lock vented disc brakes w/blue calipers, brake pad wear indicator
• 4MOTION all-wheel drive w/Haldex center differential
• 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic & sport mode
• Compact spare tire
• Dual center mounted chrome exhaust tips
• Electric-assist pwr steering
• Electronic stabilization program
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
• Independent multi-link rear suspension

• 3-point height-adjustable front safety belts w/pre-tensioners & load limiters, 3-point rear safety belts
• 4-wheel anti-lock vented disc brakes w/blue calipers, brake pad wear indicator
• Daytime running lights
• Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system w/buckle switch
• Driver & front passenger side airbag supplemental restraint system
• Dual tone horn
• Electronic stabilization program
• Front/rear side curtain protection
• LATCH child seat attachment points

Model Highlights

A 250-horsepower, 3.2L V6, along with a full range of performance hardware to match the added power, is what gives the 2008 Volkswagen R32 its name and separates it from the Rabbit and GTI. The V6 is matched to the six-speed "DSG" automated manual transmission, which comes with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Power is delivered through a 4Motion all-wheel-drive system that normally sends 50 percent of power to the front and rear wheels but can send up to 75 percent to the rear wheels when needed. Volkswagen says that the R32 can accelerate to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. The R32 is differentiated appearance-wise from the GTI on the basis of its lowered, more aggressive stance, unique aluminum grille, flashy 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear roof spoiler, and a flamboyant center-mounted dual exhaust arrangement with dual tips. Inside the R32 gets special metallic trim and a flat-bottomed steering wheel. Like the Rabbit and GTI hatchbacks, the rear seatback folds down to expand the cargo space when needed. Standard features include xenon headlamps with washers, rain-sensing wipers, heated leather-trimmed sport bucket seats with lumbar adjustment, automatic climate control, a power sunroof, and a ten-speaker, MP3-compatible premium sound system with six-CD changer and Sirius satellite radio. Options on the R32 are limited to a DVD-based navigation system, and all-weather tires instead of the standard summer performance ones. As with the GTI, front side air bags, full-length curtain air bags, anti-locks, and electronic stability control are all standard.