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Fully electric VW R model is coming in 2024

At the end of last month, VW announced that it will stop producing R models with internal combustion engines from the next decade. This means that cars like the VW Golf R will disappear and be replaced by electrically powered R models.

In an interview with Auto Express, the head of the Volkswagen R division, Reinhold Ivenz, said that the R models will not be based on the existing MEB electric platform. “We have discussed several concepts in the MEB world and we are not convinced of what we can do with the battery at the moment. If we want a specific MEB R model, it would have to have its own battery, and that is so expensive that we are not currently planning such a car,” Ivenz said.

Although rumors said that ID.3, ID.4, ID. Aero and ID. Buzz could be covered by this decision, it will not happen. So those who want a more powerful crossover will have to wait. However, the good news is that Volkswagen is already working on a new electric platform. “The next-generation electric car platform will allow much more power. The MEB is not that powerful a platform, but we’re not thinking about horsepower, we’re thinking about acceleration. If we want to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, we’ll talk about how much is the strength needed to make it happen,” Ivenz said.

Volkswagen will show its first R electric concept in 2024, and the production model is expected at least two years later.

Source: VW

News, Tuning

VW Golf 8 R upgraded by Oettinger

Volkswagen is celebrating 20 years of the powerful Golf 8 R hatchback, and the German tuner Oettinger has prepared a series of aerodynamic improvements for the eighth generation of this model.

The special equipment kit includes a new front splitter, downforce flaps for the front fenders, side skirt set, rear diffuser wing, a new set of light rims and Oetinger brake calipers. The car sits much closer to the ground than the standard Golf R.

Under the hood is a 2.0L turbo petrol engine with 315 HP (232 kW), or 329 HP (242 kW) in the Golf R 20 Years Edition. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed DSG gearbox or a 6-speed manual gearbox.

When it comes to price, the package without rims costs 2,785 euros, while the matte black finish costs an additional 1,090 euros. Each component will be available for purchase separately. Customers who order the package before October 31 will receive a 20 percent discount. Oettinger is taking pre-orders for the package, which will be available from the first quarter of 2023.

Source: Oettinger

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VW ID.Xtreme

Volkswagen has unveiled a new electric off-road concept car, the ID.Xtreme. It is based on the ID.4 GTX and combines the advantages of a modern electric SUV with off-road capabilities.

The car is ready for adventure and is equipped with reinforced suspension, bull bar, 3D printed wheel arches that are 50 mm wider, roof rack with additional LED lights, aluminum chassis protection, a set of new 18-inch off-road wheels, and an 82 kWh battery. As a basis for the development of the ID.Xtreme, VW used the test model that was used for the development of the ID.4 GTX.

Although VW has not released any photos, the company claims that they have done everything possible to give passengers the best possible experience. However, some details are known. The seats and many surfaces are covered in Alcantara. There are also many different details that adorn the interior of the vehicle. Special attention is paid to acoustics. According to VW, there is a sound generator in the wheel well that produces a special sound.

The official premiere of the electric ID.Xtreme took place in Locarno, Switzerland, at the gathering of electric mobility enthusiasts ID.Treffen. In addition to this off-road car, VW presented other ID concepts.

Sources: Volkswagen