Volkswagen releases an official video starring the new models that they brought at the recent North American International Auto Show, which took place in Detroit a couple of weeks ago. The footage was taken at their stall in the Cobo Hall, the venue of the event, and features the all-electric Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept, the 2013 Jetta Hybrid, the Fender Beetle Concept (made with the input from the world-famous guitar manufacturer), the Golf R, the new Passat, the Jetta GLI and then some. Surely VW really made an effort to impress the American crowd, and we think they did a good job there. You can also take a better look at the new models in our photo galleries by clicking on the links below.

View the full Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept at the 2012 NAIAS photo gallery
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This Volkswagen Golf R tuning effort by Siemoneit Racing is all about milking some more performance potential from the hot hatch. The Golf R by Siemoneit takes the two-litre TFSI engine to 523 hp thanks to a new exhaust and aspiration system, and some engine mapping changes. This first set of changes reaches 350 hp and 485 Nm of torque, but additional modifications to the fuel pump and intercooler take us to that incredible 523 hp.

Faster gear changes have been achieved so that the DSG gearbox is more responsive, and changes to the launch control system have been made. It’s an impressive package that will set you back 5,000 euros, although that figure doesn’t include some of the essential interventions required to the suspension and braking system to cope with the extra power.

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The Volkswagen Golf 7 is continuing its development towards its presentation in 2012, and here is a rendering showing the Golf 7 in Scirocco style. The next generation Golf is expected to go on sale sometime in 2013, replacing the current intermediate Golf 6 model. Design is being directed by Walter de Silva who has recently declared that the new Golf will be based on the style of the first and fourth generation Golf models, with a sloping windshield and angular lines. The Golf 7 will be longer and wider than the current model, but slightly lower in height.

The Golf 7 should have a totally revamped interior with new multimedia components. A transverse engine and new platform forms the major change for the new car, which will herald a new platform for all of the VAG compact models. To keep price and CO2 emissions down, the Golf 7 will also be available with a smaller, entry-level engine: the 1.2-litre TSI with 86 hp. The Golf R with its 2.o TFSI and 300 hp sits at the top of the range.

The whole TDI engine range will comply with new Euro 6 norms in Europe, while we should also see hybrid and electric versions, with the latter called the E-Golf. Volkswagen is planning to sell approximately one million units a new, of which it believes the hybrid model will make up about 20 percent. This would make it less of a niche model than the electric Golf, and hopefully contribute to taking hybrid technology more mainstream.

Source | Autointernationaal.nl

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Here’s a look at new pics of the Volkswagen Golf R from its official presentation in the snow of Austria, showing off its all-wheel drive 4Motion system. Improvements on this new model include changes to the torque transmission for smooth distribution across the four wheels, but you may be more interested in the incredible performance stats. The Volkswagen Golf R has 270 hp and 350 Nm of torque at 2,500 to 5,000 rpm.

Those figures come from the two-litre, four-cylinder TSI engine with turbocompressor and direct injection. DSG six-speed transmission is used, helping keep fuel consumption and emissions to 8.4 l/100 km and 195 g/km respectively. Top speed is 250 km/hr and the Golf R accelerates to 100 km/hr in 5.5 seconds.

Other features include a lowered body with DCC adjustment, Normal, Sport and Comfort suspension modes and disc brakes measuring 345 mm at the front and 310 mm at the rear. There are also 18-inch wheels, LED day driving lights, sat nav and a five-door oprtion. Look to shell out 39,000 euros for the entry level Golf R, while 41,000 euros will get you the DSG gearbox.

Volkswagen Golf R new pics

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After the release of the Volkswagen Golf R and Scirocco R, we should also see a Volkswagen Polo R appear on the market. According to reports from AutoInternationaal, the Polo R will turn up in 2011-2012 with a turbo charged 1.4-litre TSI with 190 hp.

In additional specs, it could have a top speed of 230 km/hr and average fuel consumption of 6.5-litres per 100 km. The price is expected to be about 26,800 euros. With this performance and attractive price, it should be a competitor to vehicles such as the Seat Ibiza Cupra (with 180 hp), while completing the Volkswagen R range. Note: Volkswagen Scirocco R in the gallery.

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Volkswagen has released the official pricing of the new Golf R and Scirocco R, which are both now available to order. The Golf R is equipped with two-litre, four-cylinder TSI engines, and its price starts at 36,400 euros on the German market.

The Scirocco R is a front-wheel drive model with a 2.0 TSI engine and 195 kW. It has a top speed of 250 km/hr and costs 33,475 euros in Germany. Both models have a less powerful option in the form of the Golf R Line and Scirocco R Line, which has the same bodywork and interior design, but with lower-spec engines.

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In this pic we can see the Volkswagen Golf R German pricing, starting at 36,400 euros. It’s quite a jump from the standard Golf, which starts at 16,650 euros, although we should bear in mind that it’s equipped with the 2.0-litre TFSI with 270hp, a DSG six-speed dual clutch gearbox and a touch of racing in the interior with sport bucket seats. It has 350 Nm of torque and can reach 100 km/hr in just 5.7 seconds. See the Golf R with the Scirocco R to take your pick.

Volkswagen Golf R

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This video from Volkswagen shows a Golf R and Scirocco R track “challenge”. Both vehicles are equipped with the same 2.0-litre TSI engine. The Golf R has 270 hp, while the Scirocco has 265 hp. See which is your favourite in the video above.

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The Volkswagen Golf R pics from Frankfurt show its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show alongside other VW models such as the three-door Polo, L1 and E-Up! concepts and the Bluemotion line with the Polo, Golf and Passat.

The new Golf R is equipped with the 2.0-litre TFSI with 270 hp and all-wheel drive, making it a serious sports hatch competitor to the Audi S3 and anything else that gets in its way. This is one zippy little number with 350 Nm, that takes the R32 as its ancestor. It has an average consumption of 8.5 litres per 100 km, which is a good two litres less than the old V6 of the R32. Top speed is 250 km/hr and it reaches 100 km/hr in 5.7 seconds, or 5.5 with the DSG transmission.

The Scirocco R was also at the Volkswagen Frankfurt stand after its official presentation at the Nurburgring 24 hours. It has rear wheel drive with XDS electronic differential and is equipped with the 2.0-litre TFSI at 265 hp and 350 Nm of torque.

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