The Volkswagen Golf R32 is one of those emerging propositions that is solidly in the cult classic category and looking to graduate to full collector status. There’s a lot to like about this ...

To fully 'get' the original Volkswagen Golf R32, you have to first understand how disappointing the Mk4 Volkswage Golf GTI was to fans of the iconic bagde. That may sound a bit harsh - after all ...

But boy did they make some impact. The first VW Golf R32 was only available in the United States for one year and now it's a classic. Maybe even bigger than a classic, more like a creature of myth.

You get the first R32, arguably one of the best hot hatches ever made. The R32 was a nice addition to the MK4 Golf lineup, which by 2002 had been in production for six years. And it was a neat car ...

Immaculate VW Golf R32 (Mk4) for sale 20 years old this week and looking better than ever - it's yours for £20k... By Matt Bird / Monday 16 October 2023 / Loading comments ...

One step above the GTI in terms of power and luxury, the R32 featured a 24-vavle, DOHC VR6 engine that made 238 hp (177 kW/241 PS) from the factory, which could propel the AWD car to 62 mph (100 ...

Volkswagen Golf R32 (Mk4) | PH Auction Block We've all seen plenty of R32s over the past 20 years; probably not many as nice as this one By Matt Bird / Wednesday 25 June 2025 / Loading comments ...

The original Mk4 VW Golf 4Motion is one of those vehicles usually spoken about in hushed tones. As a model that never reached the US market, it’s attained legen ...

When the system isn't engaged, it's front-wheel drive. Equipped with a much nicer-sounding motor, the Mk4 Golf R32 uses a dual-clutch box with six forward gears compared to seven for the Mk7 Golf GTI.

Still, VW wanted to give its engineers some freedom for the celebration, and so the Golf R 20 Years arrived with a hefty 328bhp from its 2.0-litre turbo engine.

By comparison, an old Golf Mk2 that we covered last year that had over 1,300 horsepower ran the same distance in 17.3 seconds, at 333.33 km/h (207.12 mph), so yes, the quoted output of this Mk4 ...