“We have the Golf more sporty than ever before, since we soon will have the Golf R400 – we will do this car,” development head Heinz-Jakob Neusser told Car.
The company has not yet confirmed details surrounding the production version, but it is expected to closely follow the concept. An Audi-sourced 2.0-liter turbocharged engine will likely provide 400 to 415 horsepower and at least 331 lb-ft of torque, delivered to all four wheels via a six-speed manual or dual-clutch DSG gearbox.
Drivers should expect the performance hatchback to reach 62 mph from a standstill in just 3.9 seconds.
VW is not expected to make any changes to the chassis, but the body will likely keep many of the concept’s enhancements. Tweaks include a front splitter, redesigned bumpers, a trunk-mounted spoiler and a rear air diffuser. Both three- and five-door body styles have been mentioned, each outfitted with sport seats for the front passengers.
Unconfirmed rumors point to a September debut in Frankfurt, with deliveries later in the year or early in 2016. The range-topping Golf could fetch around twice as much cash as the GTI, which retails for around $25,000 in the US.
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