Volkswagen has announced the 2014 Golf VII R, which will make its official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The hot hatchback comes with a lot of additional equipment and powerful engine.

The range-topping Golf VII is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine with 300HP (221 kW) at 5,500RPM and 380Nm (280 lb-ft) at 1,800RPM, which is an increase of 30HP and 30Nm compared to its predecessor.

The result is thanks to a new engine head, exhaust valves, valve seats and springs, bigger turbocharger, high-pressure injection valves and pistons. The power is put on the road through a 6-speed manual gearbox and AWD 4Motion system with fifth-gen Haldex coupling.

0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds (4.9 seconds with optional 6-speed DSG) and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The fuel consumption is 7.1 liters / 100 km (33.1 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 165 g/km for manual and 6.9 liters / 100 km (34 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 159 g/km.

2014 Volkswagen Golf VII R comes with lowered suspension, 18" alloy wheels (19" available as an option), MacPherson front suspension and an improved multi-link rear arrangement to provide better handling and stability.

The exterior boasts an aggressive body kit including new front and rear bumpers, modified side skirts, a new rear diffuser, smoked LED taillights and a chromed quad exhaust system. There are also standard bi-xenon headlights and new DRLs.

The interior comes with and Alcantara with carbon-like leather, a new speedometer (320 km/h) and an infotainment system with 5", 5.8" or 8" display.

2014 Volkswagen Golf VII R is priced from €38,325.

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• Automatic gearbox: - 6-speed DSG • Cargo capacity: - 343 litres to 1,233 litres • Character: - Flagship with racing DNA • Colours: - "Tornado Red", "Pure White", "Lapis Blue Metallic", "Reflex Silver Metallic", "Limestone Grey Metallic", "Night Blue Metallic", "Deep Black Pearl Effect" and "Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect" • Drive system: - All-wheel drive • Driver assistance and performance systems: - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including ABS, brake assist, traction control, XDS+ electronic differential lock, four-wheel EDS, engine - drag torque control, countersteering assist (standard) - ESC Sport (ESC mode, e.g. for race courses) - Driver Alert System (standard) - Automatic post-collision braking system (standard) - Progressive steering (standard) - ParkPilot (standard) - Tyre pressure monitoring indicator (standard) - DCC dynamic chassis control - ACC plus adaptive cruise control Front Assist surroundings monitoring system with City Emergency Braking - Dynamic Light Assist dynamic main beam control - Driving profile selector including Race mode - Light Assist main beam control - Cruise control system - PreCrash occupant protective system - Rear Assist - Lane Assist lane-keeping assistant - Road sign recognition • Engines – petrol: 2.0 TSI with output of 221 kW / 300 PS • Equipment line: - R - Standard radio: "Composition Touch" (5-inch screen) - "Composition Colour" radio (5-inch screen) - "Composition Media" radio (5.8-inch screen) - "Composition Media" radio with navigation function "Discover Media" (5.8-inch screen) - "Discover Pro" radio-navigation system (8-inch screen) - Dynaudio sound system - Car Net (Online services) • Market launch, Europe: - Fourth quarter of 2013 • Prices (Germany): - Golf R – from 38,325 euros • Production location: Wolfsburg plant • Running gear: - Front: MacPherson strut suspension - Rear: modular performance suspension - Progressive steering • Standard gearbox: 6-speed manual gearbox • Wheels: - Standard wheels: 18-inch "Cadiz" alloy wheels - Optional wheels: 19-inch "Cadiz" alloy wheels and "Pretoria"

Source: Volkswagen