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The 2006 Volkswagen Golf R32 (Mk5), also known as the Volkswagen R32, is a hot hatch produced from 2003 to 2008. The R refers to Volkswagen's motorsport department, Volkswagen Racing. 32 stands for the engine's displacement.

The first R32 was based on the fourth generation Golf GTi and was initially designed as a limited production variant of the Golf. Thanks to high demand, Volkswagen opted for full-scale production of the R32.

The Mk5 R32 was the world's first production car to provide an option for a direct shift gearbox (DSG) automatic transmission.

In September 2005, the Golf Mk5 R32 entered production. The 3.2 litre VR6 was revised and received a mild power upgrade. As seen on the Mk4 R32, it utilises Volkswagen's 4MOTION all-wheel drive system.

Games[]

Need for Speed: Carbon[]

The Golf R32 appears in Need for Speed: Carbon as a tier 2 tuner class car.

It is an all-rounder and a good handling, thanks to itss all-wheel drive. These traits can be useful on bendy tracks, however, it has slightly poor acceleration, and it handling can be quite twitchy.

Stock

The stock Golf R32 is unlocked for purchase in the Career mode depending on the player's chosen career path:

Once unlocked, it can be purchased from any Car Lot for 40,000 cash.

NFSC Volkswagen GolfR32 Stock
CarbonTunerIcon Tuner Tier 2
Stock: 40,000 cash
Top Speed 2.8
Acceleration 3.2
Handling 7.1

Sal's

Sal drives a Golf R32 as part of the crew in the tuner career path of the Career mode, if the player drives a tier 2 car.

NFSC Volkswagen GolfR32 Sal
CarbonTunerIcon Tuner Tier 2
Crew Member
Top Speed 2.8
Acceleration 3.2
Handling 7.1

Need for Speed: ProStreet[]

The Golf R32 appears in Need for Speed: ProStreet as a tier 2 car with a price tag of $32,000. It is unlocked upon dominating Showdown: Chicago race day.

It has a 0-60 mph time of 6.7 seconds and 0 to 100mph time of 17.6 seconds, making it a decent performing car for Grip. The R32 is also controllable in corners, given its good traction.

Need for Speed: Undercover[]

The Golf R32 appears in Need for Speed: Undercover as a Tier 4 vehicle with a price tag of $41,000. It appears in the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii releases with a price tag of $38,000.

With a series of upgrades, the Golf R32 is capable of reaching 198mph (318km/h). It has the worst acceleration out of every Tier 4 car, but compensates for this with good handling.

A R32 is driven by the first antagonist - Zack Maio - in the Job Palm Harbor Rally. After completing the job, the player can keep it as a pink slip car.

Need for Speed: World[]

The Volkswagen R32 was made available in Need for Speed: World during the Taiwan restricted test session on October 14, 2009 as a tier 2 car. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as an E class car.

The R32 shows lacking cornering performance when compared to smaller E class cars such as the Nissan Silvia (S15). It is on the same level as the Mazda Mazdaspeed3 and somewhat better than the Volkswagen Scirocco in terms of handling.

The Scirocco on the other hand, possesses a better acceleration at the cost of a weaker nitrous boost and worse handling. The R32 boasts typical acceleration, a decent nitrous output and an impressive top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h), which is the highest among E class.

Players can use the R32 successfully in multiplayer matches against other E class cars. Because of a good durability, it is also effective in Pursuit Outrun and Team Escape events.

Stock: 243 (E class) Maximum: 537 (B class)

White

The White style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs SpeedBoost1300. It was made available on December 16, 2010.

NFSW Volkswagen R32 White
Performance Parts
StreetBeigeEngine
StreetBeigeForcedInduction
StreetBeigeTransmission
StreetBeigeSuspension
StreetBeigeBrakes
StreetBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class C Car 433
TopSpeedIcon2 529
AccelIcon2 482
HandlingIcon2 290
NFSWWhiteVariantIcon
Standard
SpeedBoost1300

Blue

The Blue style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs Dollar icon225,000. It was made available on October 14, 2009 during the Taiwan restricted test session.

Before August 22nd, 2012, it could only be purchased if the player was at Driver Level 10 or above and cost Dollar icon60,000.

NFSW Volkswagen R32 Blue
Performance Parts
Stock Engine
Stock Forced Induction
Stock Transmission
Stock Suspension
Stock Brakes
Stock Tyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class E Car 243
TopSpeedIcon2 257
AccelIcon2 221
HandlingIcon2 251
NFSWBlueVariantIcon
Standard
Dollar icon345,678

"Vivoa" (Rental)

The "Vivoa" style is a rental car that can be leased for SpeedBoost150. It was made available on July 20, 2010.

It is fitted with various Street quality performance parts from different manufacturers, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

NFSW Volkswagen R32 Vivoa
Performance Parts
StreetBlueEngine
StreetBlueForcedInduction
StreetBlueTransmission
StreetRedSuspension
StreetRedBrakes
StreetBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
NFSWBodykitIcon
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
NFSWManufacturer BBS
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
NFSWLoweringKitStage2
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class D Car 310
TopSpeedIcon2 351
AccelIcon2 315
HandlingIcon2 265
NFSVehicleRentalIcon
Rental
SpeedBoost150

"Vivoa" (Cash)

The "Vivoa" style is a previous rental only car that can be purchased for Dollar icon112,500. It was made available on June 1, 2015 as part of the End of the World event.

It is fitted with various Street quality performance parts from different manufacturers, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

NFSW Volkswagen R32 Vivoa
Performance Parts
StreetBlueEngine
StreetBlueForcedInduction
StreetBlueTransmission
StreetRedSuspension
StreetRedBrakes
StreetBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
NFSWBodykitIcon
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
NFSWManufacturer BBS
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
NFSWLoweringKitStage2
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class D Car 310
TopSpeedIcon2 351
AccelIcon2 315
HandlingIcon2 265
NFSVehicleRentalIcon
Rental
Dollar icon112,500

Limited Edition

The Limited Edition style is an art director car that was never released.

It is not fitted with any performance parts, but does feature several aftermarket parts and a unique "Limited Edition" livery.

NFSW Volkswagen R32 Limited
Performance Parts
Stock Engine
Stock Forced Induction
Stock Transmission
Stock Suspension
Stock Brakes
Stock Tyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
NFSWManufacturer BBS
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
NFSWLoweringKitStage3
NFSWStandardLicensePlate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class E Car 243
TopSpeedIcon2 257
AccelIcon2 221
HandlingIcon2 251
ArtDirectorEditionIcon2
Art Director
Unreleased

Need for Speed: Edge[]

The Golf R32 2006 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an A class performance rating.

NFSE Volkswagen GolfR32 2006
A 528
Requires 100 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 537
Acceleration 528
Nitro Capacity 519
Strength 369
Durability 357

Trivia[]

  • In Need for Speed: Carbon, and the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii releases of Need for Speed: Undercover, body kit 3 has a "GTI" badge on the front grille.
  • In Need for Speed: Undercover, players can enter "!3/$"):" in the secret codes menu to unlock a die-cast edition.
  • In the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii releases of Need for Speed: Undercover, a modified Golf R32 used in the Challenge Series is fitted with a body kit overlaid on top of the stock body.

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