*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. It’s jarring at first, that automatic transmission in the limited-run, high-performance 2008 Volkswagen R32. It just don’t seem ...

At the 2004 North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled its new high-performance version of the Golf hatchback. Not only is the R32 the most powerful Golf-based model ever, but it’s ...

*My first encounter with a MkV R32 was at Willow Springs Raceway, running several hard laps on both the Horse Thief and Streets of Willow. A track is a great place to learn about a car's ultimate ...

OUR TAKE: The VW R32's all-wheel-drive system helps makes this the porkiest hatch in recent memory, tipping the scales at close to 400 pounds more than our long-term Mazdaspeed 3. That's not to say ...

The 2008 Volkswagen R32 was a pinnacle in Volkswagen's performance lineup, offering enthusiasts a combination of power, all-wheel-drive stability, and refined European styling. As a limited-production ...

The original Volkswagen GTI is credited with starting the entire hot hatchback phenomenon. But somewhere along the line, the mad scientists at Volkswagen decided their hot Golf wasn't quite as hot as ...

Imagine having access to Volkswagen's enormous parts bins, a team of engineers and a Golf. Imagine being able to buy that dream. Well, imagine no longer. The R32 is coming to America. When it goes on ...

The wide body VW Golf V R32 fills the Nürburgring with pure V6 music and precision handling. A timeless German track icon.

I have owned a 2008 R32 for 18 months and have had no issues. The car runs/drives perfect. The value of the car is holding better than most other cars on the market. I have always liked R32's and ...

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW - Volkswagen AG plans to produce 5,000 copies of the latest version of its hot-rod hatchback, the R32, for the United States. The first version, launched in 2004, sold out quickly, ...

Wolfgang Schreiber is smart like you wouldn’t believe. Scary smart. I-vill-crush-you-like-bugs smart. Best known as the technical director of the Bugatti Veyron program, Schreiber is one of Volkswagen ...