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2008 Volkswagen R32

Blue Book® Suggested Retail Value

$20,402 - $20,694

Fuel Economy (city/hwy)

18 / 23 mpg

What's New

The 2008 Volkswagen R32 is powered by a 250-horsepower 3.2-liter VR6, the R32 produces 236 lb-ft of torque and mated to a DSG transmission. It comes with a standard 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system and the fully independent multilink rear suspension sits wider and lower than its GTI sibling. The exterior is styled with a uniquely shaped front grille, a rear roof spoiler and deep front spoiler, R32 badging, bi-xenon headlights, twin chrome exhausts and 18-inch alloy wheels and body-colored bumpers, door handles and door mirrors. On the inside, the high-performance hatchback has aluminum-look foot pedals, deep front sport seats and a number of standard equipment including rain sensors, an automatic dimming rear-view mirror and a ten-speaker premium CD stereo system. The R32 features a number of safety features including Electronic Stabilization Program, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution.

Quick Facts

Engine: 250 horsepower
Seating: 5 passengers
Driving Range: 261 - 334 miles

Drive: All-Wheel Drive
Cargo Capacity: 9.7 cu. ft.

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Review: 2008 Volkswagen R32

by Dan Jedlicka

The anxiously awaited, limited-production, hot-rod VW finally arrives.Read Full Review

Short Take: 2008 Volkswagen R32

by Jared Gall

The GTI moves asymptotically closer to perfection.Read Full Review

First Drive: Volkswagen R32

by Douglas Kott

No watered-down U.S. version here, as the R32's suspension calibration…Read Full Review

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The community thinks...

Overall Rating

9.7

Styling9.4
Performance9.7
Interior9.9
Quality9.4
Recommendation9.9

Enthusiast

Overall Rating9.9
Styling9.0
Performance10
Interior10
Quality10
Recommendation10

One sports vehicle to go down in history--a collector! by 6 shooter on 03/06/2013. Trim: 2008 Volkswagen R32 Base.

Pros: The AWD feature in combo with the great engine is a sports car that satisfies the daily driver and enthusiast requirements all in one package. With an owner's selection of good perfornance tires for summer and winter driving, this vehicle is 100% compatible to a driver who operates in the envelope of 8.5 to 9 as to what is demanded from a great overall sports car. The OE brakes are fantastic, and I will be using the same OE parts on replacement. If one is tuned to driving city traffic with diligence and traffic light observation, they will be able to obtain over 21mpg, as this is what I normally obtain in runs of 10 miles round trip.

Cons: Haven't found anything to date in my four years of ownership

Overall review: The handling, performance, braking etc are on a par for the price of the vehicle, and the AWD is a mighty plus when combined with a good selection of tires to match the vehicle. The size is quite acceptable, and its curb weight is not noticed in perfornance driving--all stays together at the time and mode of execution for the enthusiast without becoming "tight cheeked"!

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