The all-new Volkswagen Golf has finally come. Dubbed the MKVII, it is the seventh generation of a vehicle that many dub one of the best on the planet. There's good reason for this and — believe you me — I know as I own one.
They're cheap to maintain AND modify, Golfs have plenty of utility, the interior is spacious and, to top it off, they're pretty fuel efficient. Take, for example, my 2.5 that gets 33-34 mpg on a 40-mile roundtrip commute.
There is one problem though. They're pretty dull unless you spice them up. I should know as I put quite a few dollars into my VW.
Volkswagen is going to try to stanch the bleeding though. While I can't be sure if it will make its way stateside, VW is launching the R-Line package in Europe. It's all show no go but sometimes that makes all the difference in the likability of a product. Take a look at how many E9x BMW 3-Series were sold with the M Sport kit. This is the same thing.
But is this move by VW a bit too POSER or is this the PERFECT ingredient that was lacking in the mix? What say you?
Volkswagen's press release follows:
The new Golf R-Line packages complement the sporty offering from Volkswagen
Wolfsburg - The range for the Golf is extended by three new R-Line packages designed by Volkswagen R GmbH. They emphasize the sporty design and are now available for order as optional R-Line "Exterior" package, R-Line 'interior' pack, and R-Line Sport Package.
The R-Line "Exterior" package emphasizes the striking appearance of the Golf and provides the following accessories:
- Rear spoiler in body color
- Fog lights
- Radiator grille with "R-Line" logo
- R-Line specific grille black, shiny
- R-Line front and rear bumpers with "R" styling
- Flared sills
- Sporty, black painted diffuser of visible and non-visible exhaust pipes
The package is available for the Highline equipment lines for the price of 995 euros and Comfortline for the price of 1180 euros.
The R-Line 'interior' pack ensures the interior an especially sporty feel and includes:
- Inlays in aluminum look "Black Lead Grey" for the dashboard and door panels
- Front door sills in stainless steel
- Black headlining
- Pedal caps in stainless steel
- Sports seats in cloth design "Race", cheek insides in microfiber "San Remo", "R-Line" logo in the front seat
- Ambient lighting
- Leather multifunction sports steering wheel with "R-Line" logo and decorative stitching in gray crystal
- Gear lever knob in leather, switching tulip and center armrest with decorative stitching in gray crystal
- "R-Line" logo on the Home screen
The package is available for the Highline equipment lines for the price of 640 euros and Comfortline at a price of 945 euros.
Alternatively, the "Vienna" leather for the R-Line interior package is offered for Highline for the price of 1755 euros and Comfortline for a price of 2115 euros.
The optionally available R-Line Sport Package provides a particularly dynamic driving experience and consists of:
- Sports suspension
- Progressive Steering
- Tinted side windows and rear window
The R-Line Sport Package costs 430 euros and is available for the Comfortline and Highline.
The offer is completed by the new 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels "Salvador" from Volkswagen R GmbH, compatible with all R-Line equipment lines.