LA Live - VW Golf R priced

Volkswagen of America has revealed the pricing details of the powerful Golf R. The most powerful Golf to be sold in the U.S can yours for USD 36,595 (INR 22.6 lakhs), and an extra USD 820 as destination charges.

The Volkswagen Golf R is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that outputs a whopping 292 bhp and 380 Nm of torque, making it one of the most powerful hatchbacks that you can buy.

All that power is transmitted through either a 6-speed DSG gearbox or a 6-speed manual (to be introduced sometime later) to Volkswagen's 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system, which helps the Golf R sprint from 0-100 km/h in a sports car-rivalling 4.9 seconds, before hitting a top speed limited to 250 km/h.

The U.S spec Golf R will come with a plethora of features as standard equipment. For starters, the Golf R comes with sweet set of 18-inch rims, a deeper body kit, and a quad exhaust system.

Being the range-topper, the Golf R is fitted with a 5.8-inch central touchscreen display with Sirius XM satellite radio, Bluetooth and iPod support, rear parking camera, ambient lighting, heated front seats with 12-way driver power seats, and dual zone climate control.

Paying nearly USD 2,500 (USD 39,090/INR 24.2 lakh) more will add 19-inch rims, adaptive damping, front and rear parking sensors, a Fender audio system, and navigation service to the exciting package.

Customers who pre-order the first 500 units of the U.S spec Golf R will be treated to a number of R Accessories for the Golf R.