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VW Golf only with DSG gearbox

June 16, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The stricter regulations of the European Union force car manufacturers to make difficult decisions. Thus, Volkswagen announced that in the future the Golf will only have a DSG gearbox, which means that it will stop offering a manual gearbox from 2024.

According to Autocar, Volkswagen intends to stop using the manual transmission in all Golf models, even the GTI. This was confirmed by the head of technical development at VW, Kai Grunitz, who cited the stricter Euro 7 emission regulations from 2025 as the reason for this move. However, the German manufacturer could change its decision if, in the meantime, the EU determines new regulations, which is hard to expect.

This will increase the price of cars with a DSG gearbox, but it could also have a big impact on the demand for the VW Golf, as many Golf GTI fans could switch to other cars. Many manufacturers oppose the proposals, arguing they are unnecessary and will make customers pay more for their cars.

Source: Autocar

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2023 VW Golf R 333 Limited Edition sold out in eight minutes

June 5, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Last week, Volkswagen presented the most powerful VW Golf, and the company announced that all copies were sold in just eight minutes. The Golf R 333 Limited Edition is part of Volkswagen’s plan to create the ultimate Golf R, but that effort has been stalled by the Dieselgate scandal.

This is an extraordinary result if we consider that the limited edition Golf R 333 costs 76,410 euros, as well as that the powerful hatchback 20 Years Edition presented last year cost 59,995 euros, which is not cheap at all. Well done Volkswagen!

R 333 is finished in yellow with black side mirrors, has a black roof and tiles on the front fenders. It is mounted on a set of 19-inch Estoril wheels and has blue brake calipers, and is equipped with an Akrapovič quad exhaust system. It is powered by a 2.0L gasoline engine with 333 hp (245 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph).

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2023 VW Golf R 333 Limited Edition has arrived on the market

June 1, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Yesterday, the limited edition of the most powerful VW Golf, the Golf R 333 Limited Edition, was premiered. It is the continuation of the story that began nine years ago when Volkswagen presented the Golf R400 concept. At the time, it was speculated that the concept would get its production version (R420), but the Dieselgate affair ended the plans for the ultimate Golf R. Now it’s here!

Golf R 333 is powered by a 2.0L gasoline engine with 333 hp (245 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph).

The car is finished in yellow with black side mirrors, has a black roof and tiles on the front fenders. It is mounted on a set of 19-inch Estoril wheels and has blue brake calipers, and is equipped with an Akrapovič quad exhaust system.

Last year, we saw the premiere of the powerful hatchback called the 20 Years Edition, which marked two decades of this car. Those who wanted it, but couldn’t get it, now have the opportunity to buy the Golf R 333 Limited Edition. The first deliveries will be in September, and all those who want to have this car will have to pay 76,410 euros.

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