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Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG wins Australia's Best Cars Awards for Best Sports Car 2007. The Golf R32 edged out the Golf GTI for first place honours this year giving Volkswagen back to back victories in the Best Sports car category.

Hold tight. Prepare to be taken to new levels of excitement. Prepare to be a contender. Inspired by the technology and temperament of motor sport, the R32 is designed to excite at first glance and perform beyond expectation. This phenomenal performance vehicle delivers all the dynamic handling and excitement you'd expect from the fastest-ever Golf - and then some…

Cast your eyes across the powerful form of the Golf R32 and you realise this is an adrenalin factory. The high performance character of the Golf R32 is clearly visible. Its distinctive brushed aluminium radiator grille and exclusive R32 badge announce that this is a very special Golf – the ultimate golf.

The visual cues of the Golf's bodyline are accentuated by the elegantly designed deep front and rear roof spoilers, front lower air intakes, and 20mm lowered sports suspension. The unique rear bumper with centrally mounted chrome twin exhaust tailpipes and huge 18 inch ‘Omanyt' alloy wheels hint at the R32's performance prowess.

The sheer beauty of the Golf R32's interior will impress from the moment you slide into the luxurious leather sports seats. The comfort and elegance of the interior design is expressed in every detail – from the dual zone climate control air conditioning with dust and pollen filter to the distinctive silver instrument surrounds and the unique ‘engine spin' decorative inserts in the dashboard, centre console and doors. The Golf R32 is also available as either a three or five door.

A comprehensively equipped interior boasts deep front leather sport seats with lumbar and height adjustment. The aluminium foot pedals with distinctive ‘R' logo, gear knob, leather gaiter and handbrake grip conspire to imply the performance instincts of the fastest ever Golf. The leather trimmed multi-function steering wheel delivers audio and computer controls to your fingertips, while the in-car entertainment system features ten speakers, a six disc CD changer and an Aux-in for connecting a mobile audio player.

Beneath the deceptively refined exterior of the R32 beats the heart of an elite athlete. The Golf R32's exceptional 3.2 litre V6 performance engine, delivers a formidable 184kW at 6,300rpm of power and a hefty 320Nm of torque at 2,500 – 3,000rpm.

The Golf R32 is a true sprinter. Coupled with a slick 6-speed manual transmission, the V6 engine takes the R32 from 0-100 km/h in a stunning 6.5 seconds. The R32 can also be equipped with the optional 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), which allows super-swift gear changes achieving 0-100km/h in just 6.2 seconds. For peak drive performance and agility, the chassis has been lowered by 20mm and the dampers and springs customised to the needs of the high-performance driver.

The R32 is also equipped with Volkswagen's sophisticated 4MOTION all-wheel drive system, ensuring all four wheels fully deliver the R32's power to the bitumen for greater traction, improved safety and added driving pleasure.

The R32's elegance and sophistication extends to its uncompromising safety features. Front and rear crumple zones and an impact-resisting passenger safety cell deliver optimal safety for you and your passengers. The laser welded, fully galvanised body provides an exceptionally rigid body construction, while a 12-year anti-corrosion perforation warranty and sophisticated self-monitoring alarm system ensure enduring peace of mind.

The generous airbag system for both front and rear passengers and the front three-point seat belts with pre-tensioners and belt-force limiters have earned the Golf R32 a five star Euro NCAP safety rating in the front and side impact category.

The Golf R32 is equipped with a suite of active safety features. Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) helps prevent wheel spin in slippery conditions, an Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) reacts to critical driving situations by controlling the speed of individual wheels, and a Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to prevent wheels from locking under heavy braking, Brake Assist, which boosts brake pressure in emergency braking situations and Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD).

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