| In Chicago: Volkswagen of America, Inc. has | | | | bump strips, door handles, especially design |
| recently announced the return of its | | | | Volkswagen muffler and door mirrors, add to the |
| motorsports-inspired R32 that will be presented at | | | | streamlined, sporty look of the vehicle. |
| the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. It should be noted | | | | Aside from its remarkable exterior, the R32 also |
| that the R32 was first introduced in the year | | | | boasts a long list of safety features which include |
| 2004 to an enthusiastic crowd of car aficionados. | | | | Electronic Stabilization Program that reacts to |
| This vehicle was said to deliver the ultimate in | | | | critical driving situations in a matter of milliseconds |
| Volkswagen sports performance with its dynamic | | | | by controlling the speed of individual wheels and a |
| handling, and refined road manners. | | | | confidence inspiring Anti-Lock Braking System that |
| The R32 is powered by a 3.2 L naturally aspirated | | | | helps to prevent wheels from locking under heavy |
| 15-degree narrow angle V6 engine that delivers | | | | braking. Its Brake Assist also helps in boosting |
| 250 horsepower and 236 ft-lbs of potent torque. | | | | brake pressure especially during emergency |
| And with such power the R32 is undeniably a | | | | braking situations. And that's not all! The |
| muscle car. The standard 4MOTION all-wheel-drive | | | | state-of-the-art Electronic Brake-pressure |
| system of the R32 transfers at least | | | | Distribution of the R32 automatically varies the |
| seventy-five percent of available torque to the | | | | amount of force applied to its brakes depending |
| rear wheels. Volkswagen's popular DSG(R) | | | | on the road and driving conditions. |
| transmission equipped in the R32 allows for | | | | The inside of the R32 takes its inspiration from |
| seamless gear changes and sudden acceleration | | | | racing with its aluminum-look foot pedals and deep |
| from 0 to 60mph in a matter of 6.4 seconds. | | | | front sports seats. It also showcased other |
| Moreover, the R32's fully independent, multi-link | | | | features such as the automatic climate control or |
| rear suspension that sits wider and lower than its | | | | Climatronic (TM) , ten speaker premium CD |
| GTI sibling gives this vehicle a meaner and | | | | stereo system, rain sensing wipers, automatic |
| authoritative look inside and out. Its twin chrome | | | | dimming interior rear-view mirror, heatable front |
| exhausts, 18 inch alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights, | | | | seats and heated washer nozzles, anti-theft alarm, |
| uniquely shaped front grille and badging | | | | cruise control and trip computer are standard |
| distinguished it from the anything else that moves | | | | luxuries that complement this performance-driven |
| on the road. Its rear roof spoiler and deep front | | | | victor. |
| spoiler, coupled with body-colored bumpers, side | | | | |