Volkswagen Golf R32 (05-08) - Review Review by Dan Harrison on 26 January 2006 Last Updated: 28 September 2009 If the thought of a GTI is just a little too everyday, then this could be the Golf for you. It does without the lurid colours and loud bodykits that you'll see elsewhere in the hot hatch world - the only visual difference between this range-topper and a standard Golf are a few subtle styling tweaks and a redesigned front end. What you do get is one of the fastest and most powerful Golfs ever produced with a 250bhp 3.2-litre V6 and four-wheel-drive for excellent grip in all conditions. It's the gentleman's, rather than the boy racer's, hot hatch. 4.5 out of 5 Other Volkswagen reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery Also Consider 4.5 out of 5 Ford Focus ST (06-10) Superb handling, powerful and characterful engine, hugely enjoyable to drive, well priced Thirsty engine, poor turning circle Read full review 4 out of 5 Audi A3 S3 (06 on) Supremely effective at covering ground quickly, excellent build quality, understated image A little too clinical, lacks feelgood factor of rivals, harsh high-speed ride Read full review 3 out of 5 Subaru Impreza STi (08 on) Storming acceleration, corners well with minimal bodyroll, hatchback practicality Lacks refinement, light steering, dated and cheap-feeling interior, anonymous styling Read full review Find other hatchback cars Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volkswagen Golf cars for sale We have 28 models like this for sale. Find Volkswagen Golf cars for sale Previous: Buying & Selling Next: Company Car Info
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4 out of 5 Audi A3 S3 (06 on) Supremely effective at covering ground quickly, excellent build quality, understated image A little too clinical, lacks feelgood factor of rivals, harsh high-speed ride Read full review
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