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A radio frequency transmitter lets you lock and unlock your car doors from a distance. The transmitter works with on-board central, or power locking systems and anti-theft systems and is programmed to operate with frequencies and electronic codes specific to your car.

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The off-road mode refers to an extra low-range set of gear ratios, making driving easier on difficult terrain and on very steep gradients. Together with 4XMOTION four-wheel drive in the Touareg, this function enables the car to make good progress over rugged ground. In the Touareg, the low range ratio of 2.66:1 for heavy-duty off-road driving can be electronically activated via the suspension switch. This provides maximum drive force at low speeds. It enables the Touareg to climb slopes of 45 degrees.

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From today UK customers can place their orders for the most powerful production Golf yet, the 300 PS Golf R, ahead of the first deliveries in March 2014.

Details and Configurator will be available on site mid-december.  For more information download the pricelist or speak to your local Volkswagen Retailer.

At the heart of the R is a newly developed version of the four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbocharged EA888 TSI petrol engine used in the latest Golf GTI, but in this application producing 300 PS from 5,500 to 6,200 rpm and 380 Nm (280 lbs ft) from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm.  Compared with the GTI’s powerplant, the Golf R’s engine has a modified cylinder head, exhaust valves, valve seats and springs, pistons, injection valves and turbocharger.

Zero to 62 mph takes 5.3 seconds (versus 5.7 seconds for previous Golf R), or 4.9 seconds with optional DSG gearbox.  The top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.  Despite this increased performance, a combined fuel consumption of 39.8 mpg (40.9 mpg DSG), and CO₂ emissions of 165 g/km (159 g/km DSG) make the Golf R up to 18 per cent more efficient than its predecessor.

The R uses a fifth-generation Haldex 4MOTION four-wheel drive system.  Under low loads or when coasting, the rear axle is decoupled, helping to reduce fuel consumption.  Drive to the rear axle can be engaged in fractions of a second via the Haldex coupling, which is actuated by an electro-hydraulic pump.  Almost 100 per cent of power can be transferred to the rear axle.

The ride height is 20 mm lower than the standard Golf’s (5 mm lower than the GTI’s), while Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) is an option.  For the first time, this offers a ‘Race’ mode, which increases damping, thereby reducing body movements.  In conjunction with the driver profile selector (standard on all Golfs from SE), Race mode also attenuates throttle response, and alters the shift pattern of the DSG gearbox (where fitted).

On top of ESC Sport mode, as found on the GTI and GTD, which delays intervention of the electronic stability control system, the R offers the option fully to disengage the ESC, for track driving.

Like the Golf GTI and GTD, the Golf R is equipped with progressive steering, which reduces the number of turns lock to lock to just 2.1, from 2.75.

Visually, the R is distinguished by its new front bumper design, with large air inlets, modified radiator grille with ‘R’ logo and daytime running lights that are integrated into the standard bi-xenon headlights.  At the side, there are bespoke body-colour sills, and matt chrome-capped door mirrors.

The standard wheels are 18-inch ‘Cadiz’ alloys with 225/40 tyres, while 19-inch ‘Pretoria’ alloys are optional.  The brakes are ventilated discs all round, and measure 30 mm by 340 mm at the front and 22 mm by 310 mm at the rear.

Like all Golf Mk VIIs, the Golf R is lighter than its predecessor, with a kerbweight of 1,476 kg / 1,495 kg for DSG, which is 45 kg / 46 kg less than the Mk VI, and just 94 kg / 93 kg more than the GTI with Performance Pack. 

The interior features cloth sports seats with Alcantara bolsters, with leather upholstery available as an option, while the instrument dials are bespoke for the R, and include typical touches such as blue needles.

Details and Configurator will be available on site mid-december.  For more information download the pricelist or speak to your local Volkswagen Retailer.

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Side-on impacts present particular risks to occupants, as this area of your car's body, unlike the front and rear, provides hardly any way of absorbing energy by means of crumple zones. We use different safety mechanisms in the side of the car, to effectively reduce the risk of injury. They include:

• Side impact bars to increase the stiffness of the doors and distribute the energy in the event of a side-on crash.
• Large door overlaps with the side columns increase the deformation strength. The forces that occur in a crash can then be better absorbed into the floor and the roof supports.
• Stable A, B and C pillars, as well as side airbags and head-protection airbags.

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