The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is a reliable, capable, and efficient vehicle that has drivers and critics alike singing its praises. One area, however, where some may argue that the German automaker's smooth hatch could use some attention is in the realm of performance. We won't argue that the Volkswagen Golf is a race car by any means, but perhaps a little meeting with the ever-famous R moniker could do the trick?

That's exactly what the Golf is in for in the 2012 model year, and it spells a performance-driven Volkswagen hatchback unlike anything we've seen before! More specifically, Volkswagen is planning to do away with the previous 170-horsepower engine found in the Golf and replace it with a beefed up -horsepower 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine. This, combined with a six-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel drive platform, works all together to make the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R the most powerful model in its lineup yet!

We should note, however, that it won't just be performance nuts who want a piece of this sick ride. Rather, with its wide range of color options and considerably efficient fuel economy, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is one ride that speaks to all volumes of car lovers out there. Color options include Rising Blue, Candy White, Carbon Steel Gray, Black and Tornado Red, while the fuel economy rests at a comfortable 19 mpg city/27 mpg highway.

And as for the price tag? Volkswagen has got you covered there too. With all of its amped up features, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R features a price tag that ranges from $33,900 for the two-door to $36,090 for the four-door. However, you can also opt to drop an extra $2,100 on the optional Sunroof and Navigation pack, which as the name suggests adds a tilt-and-slide sunroof as well as a RNS 315 touchscreen navigation system, remote keyless entry/ignition, and a 300-watt Dynaudio sound system.

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