New Golf Clubsport And VR6-Powered VW Arteon R Due Later This Year

We can expect three new R models to join the VW ranks this year, plus a new Golf Clubsport, according to this report
New Golf Clubsport And VR6-Powered VW Arteon R Due Later This Year

The VW line-up is set to get considerably more exciting this year. According to Auto Bild, three new R models will be launched in 2018, inflating a range which currently only contains one vehicle - the Golf R.

Those who are after a fast crossover will have two to choose from: the T-Roc R and Tiguan R. Both are expected to be powered by VW’s EA888 inline-four turbo, presumably with a more powerful version fitted in Tiguan R. We had previously seen what appeared to be a Tiguan R prototype undergoing testing with Audi’s 2.5-litre inline-five under the bonnet, but in light of more recent spy footage, we’re thinking that might have been a cunningly disguised test mule for the next RS Q3.

But don’t be too disappointed, as the third new R model will be powered by something much more interesting than a turbocharged four-banger. We’re talking about the Arteon R, which is in line to receive an all-new 3.0-litre turbocharged VR6. Late last year, VW told Car Throttle that a prototype Areton R had been built, which at the time was running over 400bhp.

A successor to the Golf Clubsport is anticipated in 2018
A successor to the Golf Clubsport is anticipated in 2018

Our favourite piece of news though? That concerns a new Golf Clubsport. We ran one as a long-term test car last year and adored it, so a version based on the new ‘Mk7.5’ Golf is an enticing prospect. It’s not something we’d expected, either - the last Clubsport, after all, was a special-edition car made to celebrate the Golf GTI’s 40th anniversary. Auto Bild expects a power figure of around 300bhp, up from the 286bhp the last one made when its ‘overboost’ function was engaged.

Which of these incoming fast VWs do you like the sound of most?

Comments

TurboToddler (Straight-five)

Pssst, VW, can you make a VR6 or I5 Golf…?

Pls

04/20/2018 - 08:59 |
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I5 Golf

Audi RS3

04/20/2018 - 09:22 |
9 | 0

They have a mule with a i5

04/20/2018 - 09:36 |
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Ben Anderson 1

VR6-Powered VW Areton R

04/20/2018 - 09:00 |
73 | 0

But at the same time, the Stinger exists. Given how fast the stinger is stock, the VR6 better be 400hp with close as hell ratios. Hopefully the AWD system in the VW wont be front biased or add too much weight, else the Stinger will just keep its crown.

04/20/2018 - 09:22 |
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Ahmad Fahrurrozi

Arteon with VR6+AWD

04/20/2018 - 09:26 |
17 | 1
JenstheGTIfreak (pizza)

New Clubsport? YESSSS

04/20/2018 - 09:35 |
1 | 1
Anonymous

Do you mean Arteon?

04/20/2018 - 10:01 |
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Mx5Matt

Id like to see an up!R. Give it around 140hp, disc brakes all round, traction control you can turn off, and maybe some subtle body kit to set it apart from the gti.

04/20/2018 - 10:14 |
3 | 0

Nay. That would be really heavy (since R models are AWD), and the Up! GTi is actually useful. Also, that kind of model would cannibalize Polo GTi’s sales.

04/20/2018 - 10:28 |
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JenstheGTIfreak (pizza)

In reply to by Mx5Matt

Not gonna happen, simply no demand for it. I also fear the Up! GTI won’t be with us for long because of sale figures

04/20/2018 - 11:46 |
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Archness

Maybe it was a mispelling on the tittle, shouldn’t be Arteon ?

04/20/2018 - 11:55 |
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Olivier (CT's grammar commie)

sigh

And here we go with models that we won’t see in North America. But look at this brand new Jetta! Oh, no, there isn’t a GLI version of it, but look at it! And that Passat, wOW!

04/20/2018 - 12:12 |
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Anonymous

Vw areton
Might wanna fix that

04/20/2018 - 12:13 |
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L Halstead

Did nobody at VW think about calling it the Rteon??

04/20/2018 - 16:46 |
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